Women's Golf Assistant Coach

About the role

The Assistant Coach oversees specific aspects of the Women's Golf program, including skill-work, practice and game planning, opponent scouting, recruiting, in-season conditioning, fundraising, and administrative duties. The position requires attention to detail, accurate record-keeping, and the ability to work with a diverse constituency.

Responsibilities

• Develops technical aspects of player coaching and analyzes performance.
• Instructs participants in program strategies and techniques to prepare them for competition.
• Observes players and determines the need for individual or team improvement.
• Ensures adherence to all governing rules, university, department, conference, NCAA policies and procedures, and NCAA compliance.
• Represents and promotes professional conduct, university good will, and high standards at all events and matches.
• Affords assistance in coaching at competitive events.
• Assists with and leads practice and conditioning sessions.
• Travels to contests by driving University, rental, and/or personal vehicle.
• Assists in the recruitment of prospective athletes within the framework of the university, department, conference, and current D3 bylaws and manual.
• Participates in on and off campus recruiting and manages recruit documentation.
• Attends department wide meetings, committees, and events.
• Participates in fundraising activities for the program and department including camps and clinics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training with a college-level program.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with athletic participants, staff, and parents of student athletes.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making; be an effective problem solver.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills required in order to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong social media and online communication skills to represent the University and athletics department programs.
• Applied knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training with a college-level program.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with athletic participants, staff, and parents of student athletes.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making; be an effective problem solver.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills required in order to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong social media and online communication skills to represent the University and athletics department programs.
• Applied knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and basic computer skills.
• Working knowledge of Hudl, Front Rush, and SPRY.