Director of Golf

CSU Pueblo Division of Extended Studies•Pueblo, CO

1d•$60,000 - $67,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Golf is responsible for coaching and managing both the Men and Women's Golf Teams. This includes planning and coordinating all team activities, developing game plans and strategies, and conditioning athletes to foster skill development, character, and teamwork. The role also involves ensuring compliance with all University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations, including student-athlete eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling, and academic progress. Additionally, the Director of Golf will manage the program's operating budget and promote the success of the program through recruiting, monitoring academics, organizing team camps, developing fundraising opportunities, serving on committees, and establishing community contacts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year institution
Willing and able to work nights and weekends
Physical ability to fulfill duties of the position including lifting up to 50 lbs. and having the mobility needed to demonstrate skills and movement required in practices/contests.
Previous coaching experience
Experience in a position or activity that required skills in cooperation, organization, communication and problem solving
Experience in a diverse work environment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited institution
Demonstrated commitment and ability to motivate, teach, and counsel student-athletes
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Strong management, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Experience as an assistant or head golf coach
Experience coaching at the collegiate level in golf
Experience recruiting for NCAA qualified student-athletes

Responsibilities

Coach student-athletes, including all men’s and women’s golf team practices and scheduled games/competitions.
Develop sound game plan and strategy.
Condition and train athletes, including skill demonstration, in order to develop skill, character and teamwork in men’s and women’s golf.
Manage the entire men’s and women’s golf program by planning and coordinating all activities.
Ensure that all University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations are followed, including student-athlete eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling and academic progress.
Manage the programs operating budget through procurement requests, and travel reimbursements.
Recruit highly-qualified prospective student-athletes.
Monitor student-athlete academics, including student-athlete welfare and encouraging academic excellence.
Organize team camps (if applicable); develop fund-raising opportunities, serve on committees that promote success of the program and athletics, and establish and maintain community contacts and enhance the success of the program.
Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Athletics and Strategic Partnerships.