Head Coach Women's Golf (Seasonal/Temporary)

University of Maine System•Gorham, ME

About The Position

The University of Southern Maine invites applications for a part-time, seasonal Head Women’s Golf Coach to lead and grow our NCAA Division III women’s golf program within the Little East Conference. This role is ideal for a coach who is passionate about student-athlete development and excited to build a competitive, values-driven program. The Head Women’s Golf Coach provides leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction for the program while fostering an environment where student-athletes are challenged, supported, and empowered to succeed both on the course and in the classroom. The coach oversees all aspects of the women’s golf program, including planning and conducting practices, coaching competitions and tournaments, traveling with the team, and developing effective recruitment and retention strategies. The position also plays a key role in maintaining program standards, NCAA and conference compliance, and a positive team culture aligned with USM Athletics’ commitment to student success. In collaboration with the Athletics Department, the Head Women’s Golf Coach contributes to departmental initiatives, attends meetings as available, supports student success efforts, participates in community engagement and outreach, and assists with approved fundraising activities. The coach also engages in annual program review and represents the University and Athletics Department at institutional, regional, and national meetings and events. At USM, coaching is about more than competition. It is about mentorship, integrity, and helping student-athletes thrive. We welcome candidates who are excited to be part of a collaborative athletics community and who share our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and student-centered success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Valid driver’s license and eligibility to drive university vehicles in accordance with the University of Maine System Motor Vehicle Guidelines
Experience as a head or assistant coach in the sport of golf
A strong commitment to NCAA principles and rules compliance
Experience working with students in a team or sports setting
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong work ethic and a commitment to student success

Responsibilities

Planning and conducting practices
Coaching competitions and tournaments
Traveling with the team
Developing effective recruitment and retention strategies
Maintaining program standards
NCAA and conference compliance
Maintaining a positive team culture
Contributing to departmental initiatives
Attending meetings as available
Supporting student success efforts
Participating in community engagement and outreach
Assisting with approved fundraising activities
Engaging in annual program review
Representing the University and Athletics Department at institutional, regional, and national meetings and events