Assistant Coach: Men's Golf

Job Summary

The Department of Athletics is seeking an Assistant Coach: Men's Golf. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the Head Coach in preparing, planning, conducting, and evaluating practice sessions.
• Focuses on the overall development of student-athletes, emphasizing skill refinement, mental toughness, on-course decision-making, and competitive readiness.
• Acts as a mentor, offering guidance before, during, and after practices, tournaments, and events to help student-athletes reach their full potential.
• Affords assistance in identifying and recruiting talented student-athletes who are a strong fit for Oregon State University’s golf program.
• Serves as the event coordinator for the program’s home tournament, managing all aspects including procurement, budget oversight, logistics, and volunteer coordination.
• Directs all aspects of OSU Golf Camps, including budgeting, staffing, and program development.
• Operates as the Tournament Director for various fundraising events, managing logistics, budgets, and donor relations.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree. NCAA Division I Collegiate coaching experience preferred. Experience playing collegiate golf. A working knowledge of NCAA Division 1 Rules and Regulations. Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate in a manner that shows respect and inclusivity for student athletes, student workers and colleagues.
• Preferred: Knowledge and experience with NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 2+ years of experience and proven ability to evaluate/recruit/establish relationships with potential student-athlete(s). Have worked as a teaching professional or competed as a professional in the game of golf. Experience managing social media channels to bridge Men’s Golf with recruits, fans, donors and alumni. Working knowledge of Excel, SQL, Teamworks and Python. Proficiency in data analytics, database management, and financial forecasting. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions/Schedule

Must work evenings and weekends with extensive travel. May have access one-on-one with youth under 18 years of age in a Youth Program. Access to personal information. Access to expensive equipment and keys to storage areas. Will be responsible for driving a personal or university vehicle to off campus visits and other related events as necessary.

Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Anticipated Start Date

2026-07-31

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.