Head Coach, Mens & Womens Golf

SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY•Bethany, OK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach will provide leadership for the Southern Nazarene University Golf Program. While leading all aspects of the SNU Men’s & Women’s Golf Programs, they will play an integral role in day-to-day administrative responsibilities, player/team spiritual development, daily team training, evaluation and recruitment of student-athletes, academic monitoring, budget ownership, and skill development of players. This position must work within SNU guidelines to provide student-athletes with an exceptional collegiate experience while competing for conference championships. They must have and demonstrate consistently a strong Christian faith and lifestyle while prioritizing the Mission of SNU “to make Christlike disciples through higher education.”

Requirements

College graduate
Minimum of two years of related work experience and/or relevant training
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize multiple demands in fast-paced work environment
Typing and spelling competency
Experience with various computer software applications
Data entry experience
Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU Mission “to make Christlike disciples through higher education.” As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination

Nice To Haves

Graduate Degree
Some collegiate coaching experience

Responsibilities

Recruit NCAA Division II level student-athletes for golf ensuring timely submission of their academic records for admissions.
Direct graduate assistants and/or stipend assistant coaches in the overall planning and execution of the SNU Golf Program
Work with Financial Aid and SNU Athletics Compliance to determine accurate communication and implementation of scholarship awards.
Monitor academic progress and progress towards graduation of student-athletes, implementing action plans through appropriate staff when needed.
Monitor Chapel attendance and lead by example with regular attendance.
Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student-athletes to support the image and reputation of SNU Golf and SNU Athletics
Plan the coaching and practice sessions in accordance with NCAA DII and Great American Conference (GAC) regulations
Coach team members individually and in groups.
Assist in developing and implementing round/golf course strategy
Coordinate with the Strength & Conditioning Coach the strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes.
Manage operational, budgetary, and administrative activities for SNU Golf
Work with the Assistant AD of Compliance to ensure adherence to all NCAA DII, GAC, and University rules by student-athletes, supporting staff and volunteers.
Continuing education within the sport of collegiate Golf
Pass all certifications/testing for NCAA Division II
Maintain SNU Golf facilities and equipment.
Be a Christlike example and create opportunities for student-athletes to grow and develop spiritually ensuring consistent movement towards SNU’s Mission “to make Christlike disciples through higher education.”