Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach,

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology•Terre Haute, IN

2d•$52,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology invites applications for the position of Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach. Consistently ranked No. 1 among U.S. engineering colleges by U.S. News & World Report, Rose-Hulman recognizes intercollegiate athletics as an essential part of a well-rounded student experience. This position offers an opportunity to provide visionary leadership for a collegiate golf program, driving its growth and long-term success while fostering a strong, positive team culture built on accountability, connection, and a shared commitment to excellence. The role emphasizes developing student-athletes both individually and collectively, and cultivating an environment of integrity, high performance, and academic excellence. Through effective leadership, the successful candidate will empower student-athletes to excel academically, athletically, and personally, both on and off the field. As Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach, you will provide leadership in recruiting and cultivate a competitive golf program that delivers a positive and impactful student‑athlete experience. You will serve as a visible ambassador for the Institute, enhancing public relations and program exposure while preparing the team for HCAC and non‑conference competition with the goal of achieving national competitiveness. You will ensure full compliance with all NCAA, HCAC, and Institute policies while planning and directing comprehensive team and individual training programs. Responsibilities include leading team practices and conditioning sessions; evaluating student‑athlete performance; determining competitive participation; scouting opponents; developing game strategies; and supervising an Assistant Coach. You will also collaborate closely with athletic trainers and departmental staff, including equipment, sports information, and facilities personnel. In this role, you will lead all aspects of recruiting by identifying, evaluating, and managing prospective student‑athletes through a comprehensive, year‑round recruitment strategy. This includes conducting official and unofficial visits; evaluating high school, club, and collegiate programs domestically and internationally; and finalizing athlete selections aligned with program goals and institutional values. As an integral contributor to student success, you will support student‑athletes’ academic achievement, facilitate connections with campus and departmental resources, and serve as a departmental spokesperson while providing leadership within the local community and beyond. You will also oversee team scheduling, logistics, and extensive travel planning, including transportation of student‑athletes and equipment. You will manage the program’s budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility while making purchasing recommendations to the Athletic Director. Through consistent communication and engagement, you will cultivate relationships with alumni and supporters and collaborate with the Office of Institutional Advancement to support fundraising efforts. As Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach, you will model exemplary sportsmanship, professionalism, and ethical conduct in alignment with the mission and values of Rose‑Hulman Institute of Technology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a sports related field and two to three years playing and/or coaching experience OR a bachelor’s degree in a non-sports related field and four to five years playing and/or coaching experience.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable MVR (motor vehicle report).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Division III coaching experience

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in recruiting and cultivate a competitive golf program that delivers a positive and impactful student‑athlete experience.
Serve as a visible ambassador for the Institute, enhancing public relations and program exposure.
Prepare the team for HCAC and non‑conference competition with the goal of achieving national competitiveness.
Ensure full compliance with all NCAA, HCAC, and Institute policies.
Plan and direct comprehensive team and individual training programs.
Lead team practices and conditioning sessions.
Evaluate student‑athlete performance.
Determine competitive participation.
Scout opponents.
Develop game strategies.
Supervise an Assistant Coach.
Collaborate closely with athletic trainers and departmental staff, including equipment, sports information, and facilities personnel.
Lead all aspects of recruiting by identifying, evaluating, and managing prospective student‑athletes through a comprehensive, year‑round recruitment strategy.
Conduct official and unofficial visits.
Evaluate high school, club, and collegiate programs domestically and internationally.
Finalize athlete selections aligned with program goals and institutional values.
Support student‑athletes’ academic achievement.
Facilitate connections with campus and departmental resources.
Serve as a departmental spokesperson.
Provide leadership within the local community and beyond.
Oversee team scheduling, logistics, and extensive travel planning, including transportation of student‑athletes and equipment.
Manage the program’s budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
Make purchasing recommendations to the Athletic Director.
Cultivate relationships with alumni and supporters.
Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Advancement to support fundraising efforts.
Model exemplary sportsmanship, professionalism, and ethical conduct in alignment with the mission and values of Rose‑Hulman Institute of Technology.

Benefits

Variety of health benefit options
Voluntary benefits such as Group Accident and/or Group Critical Illness Insurance
Pet Insurance
Caregiver Resources
Participation in Tuition Exchange
Generous and flexible paid leave program
Dedicated time for professional development
Access to full-service fitness facilities and programming
Access to a performing arts center featuring national touring acts and campus productions
Access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities, and equipment
Opportunities to have an impact on student lives
Part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinary project collaboration that can have a global impact
Continual encouragement and support of philanthropic and volunteer opportunities