Assistant Coach, Golf

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers. With more than 12,000 students, Augusta offers educational opportunities in cybersecurity, arts, humanities, and health sciences. The university is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, conducting groundbreaking research and delivering advanced patient care. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to high standards of sportsmanship, teamwork, scholarship, and citizenship, enhancing the university experience and contributing to community outreach.

About the Role

This position will assist the head coach of both teams in recruiting, scouting, instruction, academic monitoring, player development, and additional responsibilities assigned by the head coach.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting/Scouting:
  • Develop relationships with coaches and contacts at high schools, junior colleges, clubs, and community groups.
  • Contact and evaluate local, state, national, and international prospective student-athletes.
  • Conduct official and unofficial campus visits.
  • Maintain knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules to pass the annual certification test.
  • Coordinate recruiting efforts with the NCAA Compliance Officer as required.
  • Comply with all regulatory agencies and associations governing sport program rules.
• Instruction:
  • Instruct student-athletes during practice sessions, both as a team and individually.
  • Responsible for the program in the absence of the head coach.
• Academic Monitoring:
  • Review academic progress reports from professors in a timely manner.
  • Maintain sensitivity toward class absenteeism.
• Additional Duties:
  • Adhere to athletic administrative operating procedures and budgets.
  • Assist with planning team travel (lodging and meals).
  • Structure team activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; preference given to candidates with coaching and recruiting experience at the college level.
• CPR certification required within six months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license.

Schedule

Days; Monday through Friday. Work outside of normal business hours may be required.

Pay

Pay Band: B3. Salary range: $16.54/hour – $17.63/hour, commensurate with qualifications.

Benefits

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees, including:

• Health and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan).
• Earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
• Tuition Assistance Program for full-time employees employed successfully for more than 6 months.

Some benefits may also be available to half-time (or more) employees.