Assistant Golf Coach (Men/Women)

Texas A&M University System•Prairie View, TX

About The Position

The Assistant Golf Coach (Men/Women) assists with the management, coaching, and oversight of all phases of the men's and women's golf programs to accomplish the objectives of the sport. The role supports student-athlete development, team practices and matches, recruitment, scheduling, academic monitoring, compliance, travel, budgeting, and community and public-relations activities. The coach performs other duties assigned by the Head Golf Coach or Athletic Director.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of related experience.
Knowledge of word-processing and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Applicants considered for equivalency in lieu of a bachelor's degree must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency, in addition to the minimum experience requirement, for a total of seven years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Prior athletic participation in men's and/or women's golf.
Experience as a player or coach in men's and/or women's golf at the college level.
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a student population.
Knowledge of and adherence to NCAA rules and regulations.
Demonstrated ability to assist with coaching and recruiting quality student-athletes.
Public-relations skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing and supervising student-athletes in the men's and women's golf programs.
Organize, conduct, and supervise practices and matches, and transport teams to and from them.
Assist with budget responsibilities, including equipment and uniform purchases, team travel and lodging arrangements, and travel arrangements for recruitment visits on and off campus.
Assist with recruiting and scouting quality student-athletes in accordance with University, NCAA, and Southwestern Athletic Conference guidelines.
Assist the Head Golf Coach with scheduling nationally competitive teams.
Oversee study-hall requirements during away games and work with athletics academic staff to monitor players' academic progress.
Work with athletics compliance staff to ensure applicable rules are followed.
Monitor student-athlete academic progress and class attendance.
Participate in community fundraising and public-relations efforts.
Perform other duties assigned by the Head Golf Coach or Athletic Director.