Head Women's Golf Coach

Fort Lewis College•Durango, CO

3d•$24,000 - $26,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Women's Golf Coach at Fort Lewis College, an NCAA Division II institution in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, is responsible for leading all aspects of an athletically competitive golf program. This includes organizing and conducting skill instruction, practices, and tournament scheduling. The coach will manage relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and the campus community, strategize recruitment, provide leadership, and manage program finances, including athletic scholarships and fundraising. A key aspect of the role is ensuring a quality student-athlete experience through community engagement, campus involvement, and competitive achievement. The coach will also monitor academic and disciplinary standing, collaborate with support staff, and represent the golf program at various events. Additionally, the role requires maintaining knowledge of digital accessibility standards (ADA, Section 508) and producing accessible materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
Successful experience in coaching golf at the collegiate level
A thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance with the rules, regulations, and policies of the NCAA and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited institution
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Experience in NCAA Division II
Experience in fundraising

Responsibilities

Organizing and conducting all skill instruction, practice, and scheduling of tournaments, competitions, and training schedules
Effectively manage relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and the broader campus community
Strategize and supervise all aspects of recruitment and evaluation of prospective student-athletes
Provide appropriate leadership in practice and competitive environments
Conduct sound fiscal management of the program, administer athletic scholarships to student-athletes, and participate in fundraising activities supporting the program
Ensure a quality student-athlete experience through community engagement, campus involvement, and competitive achievement
Monitor academic and disciplinary standing of student-athletes; establish positive relationships with support staff
Participate in designated conference and NCAA meetings, and represent the golf program at specific college, department, alumni, media, and community events
Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility, including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508
Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards
Perform other duties as assigned