Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach

Vanguard University Of So Cal•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

The Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach supports the Head Coach in the development and administration of the Men’s and Women’s Golf programs. Responsibilities include assisting with coaching, student-athlete development, recruiting, practice and competition preparation, and day-to-day program operations. This position contributes to a positive, competitive, and Christ-centered environment that supports the athletic, academic, personal, and spiritual development of student-athletes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Must be CPR and First Aid Certified.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications.
Ability to work independently and prioritize diverse and specialized details and tasks.
Ability to handle complaints and assist in conflict management.
Absolute preservation of confidential records, financial data and agreed upon conversations.
Ability to be flexible to changing conditions, needs, and job responsibilities.
A strong interest in seeing intercollegiate athletes succeed.
An understanding and sensitivity to FERPA laws as it pertains to student-athletes.
A working knowledge of NCAA rules, bylaws and philosophies.
Knowledge and acceptance of principles and philosophies of Vanguard University.
Excellent customer service: must be team-oriented, able to demonstrate exceptional communication abilities, both orally and in writing, and work with multiple audiences both externally and internally.
Must be highly motivated, organized, multitasked, and goal-orientated.
Knowledge and acceptance of the mission, principles and philosophies of Vanguard University

Nice To Haves

Preferred two years’ experience in athletics department environment or the equivalent thereof.

Responsibilities

Develop a strong team culture that reflects Vanguard’s mission and values while demonstrating a commitment to student development goals, Athletic Department objectives, and team success.
Utilize sport-specific knowledge, training techniques, and team-building leadership skills to support a competitively excellent program.
Promote a leadership approach consistent with the University’s mission that supports individual student-athletes’ spiritual growth, team involvement in service and worship, and participation in Athletic Department activities that foster spiritual development.
Assist in monitoring student-athlete academic progress and support high retention and graduation rates by tracking coursework, grades, class attendance, and overall academic progress.
Work closely with Admissions on the recruitment of all Prospective Student-Athletes.
Maintain a strong understanding of and adhere to all University, conference, and national association recruiting policies and procedures.
Focus recruiting efforts on identifying and signing student-athletes who align with the University’s lifestyle standards, academic expectations, commitment to graduation, and institutional values.
Facilitate the provision of all information necessary to determine Prospective Student-Athlete eligibility.
Ensure all recruiting activities are entered in Teamworks software.
Build and foster positive relationships with high school, junior college, and club coaches.
Foster a collegial environment that supports effective decision-making and administration across the University and within the Athletic Department.
Develop and manage the program budget under the guidance of Athletic Department Administration.
Actively engage in opportunities to enhance the team and Athletic Department through the Vanguard University Invest in Gold program, including working toward established annual fundraising targets and building meaningful relationships with community members, alumni, and prospective donors.
Lead and conduct team activities, practices, and meetings in the absence of the Head Coach.
Adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the Athletic Department, University, Pacific West Conference, and NCAA.
Attend and participate in department meetings.
Submit complete and accurate expense reports and reconcile P-card expenses in accordance with timelines established by the Office of Accounting.
Maintain a thorough understanding of NCAA Division II and Pacific West Conference rules and regulations and promote an atmosphere of compliance within the Athletic Department.
Assist staff and student-athletes in understanding and adhering to applicable requirements to prevent compliance violations.
Remain current on applicable regulations, trends, and student-athlete conduct expectations through professional development, conferences, meetings, and relevant materials.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director, including but not limited to program reporting.