Golf Coach

Kirtland Community College•4800 W 4 Mile Road Grayling, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kirtland Athletics is looking for a Golf Coach to lead the Golf program at Kirtland Community College by developing student-athletes to their peak potential and building a culture of excellence on and off the course. This position is responsible for coaching the Kirtland Community College Golf team, and assisting the Athletic Director in the coordination of all matters related to the program. All in this position must adhere to the college’s policies and procedures and promote a safe, responsible, and healthy environment for all student athletes.

Requirements

Experience as a player, and demonstrated in-depth knowledge and understanding of the sport of Golf.
1 – 3 years of experience as a head or assistant coach of a high school or college Golf program, or combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of the program.
Knowledge of college recruitment guidelines, and the ability to appropriately apply and coordinate with Kirtland standards, goals, and objectives.
Experience and ability in budget development and effective management.
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring qualities.
Ability to appropriately and effectively direct, encourage, and guide players with a diversity of backgrounds, personalities, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Ensures that the Kirtland Community College Golf program conforms with the standards and requirements of the college, the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA), and the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Manages and directs players during games according to collegiate standards for sportsmanship and the rules of the college athletic associations.
Schedules, coordinates, mentors, and coaches team members during practice sessions.
Responsible for the effective training, mentoring, and discipline of the program staff and student participants.
Establishes performance goals and standards for players and fairly enforces those standards.
Provides encouragement and support for student academic growth, enforces college and NJCAA academic standards for academic performance.
Responsible for the behavior of team members at all events that fall within the purview of the Golf coach, demonstrates, encourages, and appropriately corrects behaviors to reflect the standards of Kirtland Community College and the MCCAA, and administers discipline with due consideration for the dignity and self-respect of the individuals under their responsibility.
Supports the Athletic Director in creating a good environment for spectators at events.
Responsible for the proper motivation of the student athletes whereby players find success in working hard to accomplish goals, and in an objective manner respects the individual’s ability.
As a representative of Kirtland, maintains an image of professionalism on the court and off.
Actively recruits student athletes in order to consistently field competitive teams.
Responsible for overseeing the budget for the assigned program and recommends the purchase of all equipment and uniforms.
Adheres to all college policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.