2026-27 Head Boys Golf Coach - Springfield High School

Springfield Sd 19•Springfield, OR

About The Position

Springfield Public Schools is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and student-centered leader to lead and grow the Springfield High School Boys Golf program. The Head Boys Golf Coach provides leadership and direction for all aspects of the program and works collaboratively with student-athletes, families, assistant coaches, the Athletic Director, school staff, and the broader community. The coach develops a positive, competitive, and inclusive experience for student-athletes of varying skill levels. The program culture should emphasize sportsmanship, accountability, teamwork, respect, character, confidence, and personal development, while supporting students’ athletic, academic, social, and personal growth. The coach is expected to serve as a positive role model and provide equitable opportunities for students to participate, learn, and succeed. The program must operate consistently with Springfield Public Schools expectations and District, school, league, and Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) policies, rules, and regulations. The position requires availability for daily practices and matches, appropriate supervision of student-athletes, a valid First Aid Card, and the ability to become District van certified.

Requirements

Coaching experience.
Golf knowledge and playing experience.
Ability to teach and demonstrate golf fundamentals, techniques, strategies, rules, and appropriate sportsmanship.
Ability to work effectively with high school students and support their athletic, academic, social, and personal development.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with student-athletes, families, coaches, school staff, and administrators.
Ability to establish positive relationships and maintain high standards of conduct, sportsmanship, and team culture.
Ability to organize, plan, and conduct effective practices and competitions with appropriate consideration for student-athletes’ health, safety, and well-being.
Ability to work within school district guidelines and budget.
Ability to follow District, school, league, and OSAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Ability to collaborate effectively with the Athletic Director and other members of the school’s athletic program.
Ability to appropriately supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, travel, and other team activities.
Valid First Aid Card.
Availability for daily practices and matches.
Ability to be District van certified.
Ability and commitment to practice cultural competency and demonstrate respect for diversity.

Nice To Haves

Golf coaching experience.
Previous head coaching or leadership experience within an athletic program.
Experience working with high school age students.
Demonstrated ability to motivate, mentor, and develop student-athletes of varying skill and experience levels.
Fundraising knowledge and/or capabilities.
Understanding of OSAA rules and regulations.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to work with individuals and large groups.
Ability to work with parents and booster clubs.
Experience developing a positive program culture that emphasizes sportsmanship, character, teamwork, accountability, and academic success.
Experience coordinating with assistant coaches and providing leadership and direction for an athletic program.
Ability to promote participation in the golf program and build positive relationships with the school and broader community.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and direction for the Springfield High School Boys Golf program.
Plan and conduct practices and competitions, considering student-athletes’ health, safety, and well-being.
Teach golf fundamentals, techniques, skills, strategies, rules, and appropriate sportsmanship.
Supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, travel, and other team activities.
Communicate program expectations to student-athletes and families.
Monitor student eligibility and support academic success.
Coordinate with the Athletic Director regarding schedules, transportation, equipment, budgets, rosters, and other program needs.
Ensure compliance with District, school, league, and OSAA requirements.
Collaborate with student-athletes, families, assistant coaches, the Athletic Director, school staff, and the broader community.
Foster a positive, inclusive program culture grounded in dignity, respect, sportsmanship, accountability, teamwork, character, and equitable opportunities.
Support student-athletes’ athletic, academic, social, and personal development.