Boys' Varsity Golf Head Coach

Plainwell Community Schools•Plainwell, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We believe that every student can learn and that our staff play a critical role in that learning. Our staff inspire, engage, and empower every student, every day. We support our students to build the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Our staff challenge students intellectually and nurture their JOY of learning. You will enjoy working at PCS if: You want to be part of a productive, supportive learning community. You love to get into the craft of teaching and learning, and value the human connection that is unique to the profession.

Requirements

High School Diploma, teaching certificate preferred
Must have high school golf playing & coaching experience, post secondary experience preferred.
Strong personal/social skills with the ability to effectively communicate using a variety of media and methods.

Responsibilities

Direct the planning, preparation and coaching activities of the entire golf program.
Know, follow and stay up to date on all MHSAA rules.
Create a positive environment, culture, connection, structure and consistency with athletes and staff.
Stay current in coaching methods.
Coordinate and teach golf skills and strategies to build a competitive program.
Assemble and guide a cohesive high school coaching staff.
Be able to effectively communicate with the various golf stakeholders including players, parents, community, staff, Wolverine Conference coaches and golf courses.
Experience dealing with difficult situations.
Be able to take and pass MHSAA required AED, CPR, First Aid Training, CAP 1 & 2 training and rules meetings.
Responsible for maintaining an inventory of all equipment and supplies.
Experience with establishing a budget and ordering for yearly needs.
Willingness to lead and develop sub-varsity programs to feed a successful varsity team.
Possess the ability to motivate athletes/coaches to work toward program philosophies and goals.
Coordinate in-season and out-of-season practice/conditioning opportunities for 6-12th grade.
Knowledge of college recruitment, placement, and scholarships.
Effectively support academics, positive behavior, and character development in all players.
To assist the Athletic Dept. in planning and organization of promotion and participant recruitment and recognition programs pertaining to the sport.
Attend the appropriate meetings pertaining to golf as scheduled by the Michigan High School Athletic Association and the school, i.e. rules, clinics, scheduling, league and Plainwell Athletic Department Meetings.