Head Coach Women's Golf

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs, provides leadership, manages and oversees all coaching and strategic aspects of the University’s NCAA Division 1 sports program.
• Builds and maintains a competitive, quality program that reflects positively on the image and reputation of the University.
• Directs and coordinates all aspects of the recruitment process in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Organizes, prepares, and conducts individual and team practices, training and competition.
• Responsible for the hiring and direct supervision of the coach staff.
• Oversees all operational aspects of the specific sports program, including travel, meals, athletic gear, etc.
• Oversees all aspects of the financial operation of the specific sports program.
• Represents sports program to various institutional programs and externally to media, government agencies, funding agencies, students, parents, and the general public.
• Complies with all NCAA, Conference, University, and Department of Athletics policies.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes, as well as athletic recruitment methods and techniques.
• Skilled in evaluating talent in order to recruit players to improve the program.
• Ability to lead and guide Division I student-athletes in area of specialty to include identifying deficiencies and providing instruction to improve overall skill and performance.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Skilled in budget preparation and management.
• Thrive in an environment of teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.

Required Experience

• Three to five years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• The ideal candidate will have experience coaching highly competitive golf, preferably at the NCAA Division 1 level.