Head Women’s Golf Coach/Instructor in Physical Education

Claremont McKenna College•Claremont, CA

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The Joint CMS Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation Program is comprised of student-athletes from Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, and Scripps Colleges and offers a comprehensive program of regular physical education, intramural, recreational, club, and varsity sports. CMS varsity teams compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC), as a member of NCAA Division III. The Program is comprised of 21 varsity sports (10 men’s, 11 women’s) and supports a student population of over 3,200 and a student-athlete population of approximately 530. CMS Women's Golf boasts a strong tradition of excellence. The Athenas have captured 17 SCIAC Championships and have qualified for the NCAA Division III Championship 15 times. At the national level, the Athenas has recorded multiple top-10 NCAA finishes, including a national runner-up finish, and has consistently ranked among the nation's top programs. The program has earned numerous All-America and All-West Region honors while excelling in the classroom, with the team regularly recognized as a WGCA All-Scholar Team and maintaining one of the highest team GPAs in the department. BASIC FUNCTION: The Head Women’s Golf Coach/Instructor in Physical Education is responsible for the management of all facets of the women’s golf program including but not limited to: coaching, teaching, recruiting, budget management, administration, scheduling of competitions, team travel, practice sessions, hiring and supervision of assistant coaches, and compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. This position will include additional administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics. This position will have teaching responsibilities that include instruction in physical education courses, which are required of all students. Additional responsibilities will include department-wide duties as assigned. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, athletic faculty appointment. Given our commitment to cultivating an inclusive educational environment, we seek candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students representing a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, political opinions, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions. The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the role of athletics in the liberal arts college curriculum and the integration of the student-athlete and coaching staff into the overall educational experience offered at The Colleges.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is required.
A minimum of three years of coaching experience, preferably at the college/university level is required.
A valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured under the College’s authorized driver’s policy are required to drive college-owned vehicles.
Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Deploy professional skills, in collaboration with colleagues, to best promote the College’s strategic interests.
An evident understanding of the role of athletics in the liberal arts college environment is necessary along with proven experience in recruiting student-athletes to highly selective institutions.
Strong administrative, interpersonal skills, and computer/technology skills.
Significant interest and expertise in teaching physical education activity classes.
Appropriate certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED.
Operate computers with basic Microsoft Office software (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Box, Teams, and PowerPoint) and associated professional software (such as CX CARS, internet research, and menu-driven databases).
Use technology/devices/equipment in assessing and improving division/department systems and processes to achieve annual goals and maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrate effective, accurate, and clear communication with excellent/strong verbal, written, interpersonal, reading, phone, and customer service and leadership skills.
Follow all written and verbal instructions, asking questions as needed for clarification of projects/tasks/duties.
Use strong organizational and time management skills to complete work with accuracy and keen attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree is preferred.
Five or more years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a competitive varsity women’s golf program that promotes the values of leadership, scholarship, teamwork, discipline, commitment, resilience, positive sportsmanship, and high ethical standards.
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering an educational environment that prioritizes the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes from diverse backgrounds and identities, ensuring an inclusive and supportive atmosphere.
Recruit and retain academically qualified student-athletes to highly selective liberal arts institutions with exceptional academic opportunities at Claremont McKenna College (CMC), Harvey Mudd College (HMC), and Scripps College.
Oversee all administrative aspects of the women’s golf program. This includes but is not limited to, budget management, prompt completion of all administrative paperwork, and collaboration with CMS Athletics staff in the areas of sports medicine, business operations, compliance, equipment, events, facilities, and recreation.
Schedule all contests; work in concert with fellow CMS coaches and staff for scheduling and event management.
Secure golf course access for practice and competitions.
Recruit and retain assistant coaches with values that are reflective of CMS Athletics.
Mentor and develop coaching staff to serve the goals and expectations of the CMS athletic program.
In collaboration with Athletic Administration, as well as staff at all three colleges, assist with building and maintaining relationships with alumni and other program supporters.
Teach physical education courses in the required Physical Education program, engaging students outside the varsity teams in fitness and recreational activity classes.
Engage as a faculty colleague with academic peers to promote Athletics as a significant co-curricular activity with important educational value.
Represent the CMS Athletic Department and the women’s golf program at college events, faculty meetings, and in committee assignments for CMC, HMC, and Scripps.
Represent the CMS Athletic Department and the women’s golf program in a positive manner within the SCIAC as well as regionally and nationally.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.