Head Coach, Men's and Women's Golf

Muhlenberg College•Mount Vernon, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Muhlenberg College, a Division III institution and a member of the Centennial Conference, is seeking a Head Coach for its Men's and Women's Golf programs. This role requires previous coaching and/or collegiate playing experience, along with a four-year college degree. Key responsibilities include planning and managing all aspects of the golf programs, ensuring compliance with conference and NCAA rules, identifying and recruiting prospective student-athletes, developing strategies for success in daily practices, supporting athletics alumni engagement, contributing to a diverse and inclusive campus culture, and collaborating with various college entities. This is a part-time, 12-month, year-round position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Coaching experience required
Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the Division III philosophy of athletics and adherence to NCAA regulations regarding operation of athletic program.
Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills required.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and engage with varied audience, including but not limited to students, parents, College employees, alumni, and community relations.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive academic and professional environment where all members of our campus community are respected, valued and succeed, and thrive.
Ability to travel and adapt to varying schedules, including evening and weekend hours, in accordance with the needs of the teams.
Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to education verification, national criminal background checks, child abuse clearance, and driving record check.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred
Previous collegiate playing experience

Responsibilities

Plan and manage a competitive NCAA Division III program in accordance with College, NCAA and Centennial Conference policies.
Coach, motivate, counsel and support student-athletes in realizing their potential for personal growth and development as students, athletes and members of the Muhlenberg campus community.
Plan and evaluate program results.
Achieve team success within and beyond the conference.
Develop an annual professional development plan that will ensure awareness of trends, best practices, new information, etc. related to athletics, student development, leadership and inclusion practices and skills.
Hire, mentor and supervise coaching staff.
Actively participate in fundraising activities in support of the program and the Cardinal and Grey Fund.
Establish and meet annual recruitment goals, working with the Assistant Director of Athletics for Recruitment and Retention to ensure long term recruiting goals are being achieved.
Maintain recruiting software, monitor the various recruiting services, utilize and manage social media, and analyze national recruiting trends and research/review each area to support recruiting goals.
Assume a secondary assignment commensurate with abilities, interests and departmental needs.
Provide leadership and support to all facets of the program in advancing the mission of the College and Athletics department.
Create positive support for the program within the campus community and outside constituencies including alumni, parents and friends of Muhlenberg College.
Lead and participate in Divisional and College-wide committees and initiatives.