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Head men's and women's golf coach

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

POSITION SUMMARY:  
Responsible for program building including but not limited to planning, coaching, recruiting, retention, managing and directing the men’s and women’s golf program. The Head Golf Coach will have other responsibilities, based on experience, which may include but are not limited to: game management for fall and/or Winter sports; strength and conditioning; and/or teaching pending a review of qualifications. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Athletic Director. Performance evaluation is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coaching:

  • Maintains up-do-date knowledge of, and compliance with, Bluffton University, NCAA Division III, HCAC and NCAA rules and regulations.
  • Acts as chief spokesperson for assigned sport.
  • Schedules pre-season and in-season contests in consultation with the director of athletics.
  • Organizes and conducts practices and conditioning sessions.
  • Demonstrates concern for the academic, physical and emotional well-being of each team member. 
    • Actively encourages and supports the academic success of team members, including encouraging or ensuring regular class attendance, monitoring grades and working to minimize conflicts between athletic and academic responsibilities.
    • Actively encourages and supports the physical well-being of team members by working with the training staff and other appropriate medical personnel to assure that the student-athletes are physically ready to participate, which includes looking for signs of eating disorders or the use of illegal and/or unhealthful drugs and supplements and taking appropriate preventive measures and establishing healthy workout and practice schedules.
    • Actively encourages and supports the psychological and emotional well-being of team members, provides appropriate mentoring and life guidance, and seeks professional assistance when circumstances warrant.
  • Coordinates the distribution, collection, and storage of athletic equipment, uniforms and supplies (during the season and at its conclusion) and the collection of fees for lost equipment and uniforms by student-athletes.
  • Fields competitive teams when playing other NCAA Division III colleges and universities. This is to be assessed over a three to four year time span.

Recruitment:

  • Manage all aspects of the recruiting process from prospect ID to deposit and enrollment.
  • Recruits student-athletes in line with university policy and NCAA Division III regulations. Works closely with the admissions department to this end.  
  • In consultation with the director of athletics and the registrar’s office, assures that student-athletes are eligible to participate in athletics according to university and NCAA Division III regulations

Financial management:

  • Adheres to budget guidelines and keeps records and writes reports.
  • Works with the director of athletics, the university’s business office, buildings and grounds, and other offices as appropriate to purchase necessary sport-specific athletic equipment and supplies.
  • Ensures safe and cost-effective travel to and from contests.
  • Directs the process of raising additional funds for assigned sport with approval of the director of athletics.

Other duties:

  • Fundraising – to assist with potential costs of spring travel and additional needs of program.
  • Actively participates in athletic department functions and meetings, and in university committees as assigned.
  • Maintains effective working relationships with administrative staff, coaches, student-athletes and other staff.
  • Performs related duties. 


QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s required, Master’s preferred. A degree in a field related to Sport Management, Wellness, Education or Health and Physical education. 
  • Previous college golf coaching experience required. 


PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

  • Hold a valid driver’s license.
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move to up to 50 pounds.
  • Regularly works in outside weather conditions.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Applications are considered complete when the following materials are received at the email indicated below:

Please submit your cover letter, resume and employment application by email to hr@bluffton.edu 

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Employment decisions are based on merit and university needs, and not on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by law. As a religious institution, Bluffton University expressly reserves its rights to appoint faculty and staff who share a commitment to the Christian faith which is consistent with the Mennonite/Anabaptist beliefs of the university’s founding and supporting church. EOE.
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