Head Women's Golf Coach

Exempt, regular full-time, in-person position. 9-month appointment.

About the Role

Oversees, organizes, and directs all aspects of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Women's Golf program at Union College, including coaching and mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Recruits and retains high-achieving student-athletes.
• Evaluates, coaches, and mentors student-athletes.
• Enhances the student-athlete experience through training, competition, and leadership development.
• Adheres to NCAA rules and compliance.
• Manages the team budget, including recruitment, equipment, travel, uniforms, and supplies.
• Oversees team travel arrangements and scheduling.
• Contributes ideas, input, and support to the Union Athletics Department.
• Seeks out, applies, and shares knowledge of sport trends and innovations in playing and teaching.
• Partners with campus stakeholders to coordinate fundraising and alumnae outreach.
• Builds strong relationships with alumnae, fans, campus partners, and the broader community.
• Connects student-athletes with academic and professional resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience coaching and teaching golf and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience.
• Master’s degree and playing experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Experience leading, motivating, and providing guidance to high-achieving and competitive student-athletes.
• Experience in recruiting and successfully identifying talented prospective student-athletes who can thrive in a rigorous academic environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 30 lbs.) and stand, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time.
• Valid New York State driver’s license.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $30,000 to $35,000.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Winter recess break in addition to paid holidays (in accordance with policy).
• Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts).
• Free on-campus fitness facility access and discounts for on-campus wellness programs.
• Pre- and post-tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of disability.
• Tuition Exchange.