Position Summary:
Responsible for all aspects of the golf program, including but not limited to practice and preparation, recruiting and retention of student athletes, hiring and supervision of assistant coaches, budget management, fundraising, scheduling, public relations, community service and strict adherence to all NJCAA and College regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Directs the planning, organizing, scheduling, and coaching of the golf program.
- Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic department of student athletes.
- Directs the golf staff in the preparation of analysis of opponent teams, analyzes meet statistics and tactical data of opponents.
- Counsels team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters, consults College administration and Faculty for resolution of problems as required.
- Assigns geographical area to and supervise the golf staff in the recruitment of new players.
- Determines fiscal requirements and prepare budgetary recommendations, monitors, verifies, and reconciles expenditures of budgeted funds.
- Directs various personnel functions including but not limited to hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers, and vacation schedules.
- Studies, evaluates, and implements innovations in golf strategy and equipment.
- Develops, coordinates, and publicizes camp programs and fundraising activities.
- Works effectively with students and challenges students appropriately with an acceptance level of civility and discourse.
- Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
- Collects, reports, and maintains assessment documentation.
- Represents the Athletic Department in professional, civic, charity and alumni events.
- Supports the mission and strategic priorities of the program, division, and College.
- Actively participates in community organizations, service groups, or events sponsored by the campus for the community.
- This position will include frequent evenings and weekends.
- Performs duties as assigned.
Program Area Responsibilities (as applicable):
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.
Education and/or Work Experience:
- Associate's Degree preferred.
- Two years work experience in coaching in higher education required.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to effectively communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom situations.
- Ability to develop and complete projects and tasks without continued direct supervision.
- Proficient in word-processing and presentation software, internet, and e-mail.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student and community population.
- Capability to teach in more than one discipline.
- Demonstrates ability to advise students.
- Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work a combination of days/evening/weekend schedules.
- Proven record of integrity and leadership.
- Willingness to advance the goals of the Athletics Department, including fundraising.
- A commitment to the academic success and graduation of student-athletes.
- Knowledge of international/nationwide/statewide recruiting is preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (as applicable):
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
*This position has an annual salary of $12,000.