HIRING PROCESS: All submitted application materials are forwarded to the appropriate department for review. Hiring recommendations are made at the departmental level. Department representatives will contact candidates directly if an interview is scheduled or if further information is required. The information provided in each job listing below is the extent of what is available to interested candidates. No additional information is available.

Brenau only accepts applications/resumes for advertised positions.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS: Brenau University will conduct criminal background checks on all persons being considered for initial employment. In some circumstances, an FBI fingerprint report may be necessary to satisfy the requirement. Once employed, employees must hold and continue to maintain a favorable criminal history background. Random background checks are performed. Credit checks may be performed on candidates/employees who are selected for a position that regularly engages in handling credit cards or other company monies. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) may be performed during the hiring process, or as part of a random check. MVR checks are required to meet insurance requirements for those employees operating a university vehicle or participating in any driving activity on behalf of Brenau University, (including operating a golf cart, rented vehicle or one’s personal vehicle). Employees who travel must be at least 25 years of age, have a valid Georgia driver’s license, and good driving record. All employees who operate university vehicles, who are employed in a sensitive position, or who travel regularly as part of their job responsibilities may be subject to post-hire drug screening and random drug-screening. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Brenau practices and believes in equal opportunity for all students, employees and job applicants. We do not discriminate on the bases of age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance. These protections extend to all conditions and privileges of employment, including, without limitation, to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, transfers, promotions, discipline, and termination.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board.

The Head Golf Coach is responsible for the recruitment and retention of student-athletes in accordance with NAIA, university and department guidelines. He will manage the team and assume responsibility in the following areas:

• monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes
• recruiting, coaching, scheduling and traveling with the team to competitions
• providing direction and long term vision of the program
• management/maintenance of the budget 
• providing articulation, advocacy and problem resolution for student-athletes
• adhering to university policies and procedures
• helping to develop policies/procedures that accomplish team, department and university goals
• serving as a contributing member to committees as assigned
• performing other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year institution with a master’s preferred. The candidate should have successful coaching experience at the college or hs level. The successful candidate must have a clear understanding of and be committed to the NAIA philosophy and the role of athletics within the university’s mission.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Normal environment found in an office and/or educational setting. Some exposure to outdoors and varying weather conditions may be required.

Physical Demands and Aptitudes:

Long periods of Physical exertion. Work is performed inside and outside in all weather conditions. Prolonged periods of standing are required. Must have the ability to walk short distances. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Work Hours:

37.5 hours per week. Generally Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Hours may be extended to meet the needs of the department.

Home Campus Designation:

This position is an on-ground position in Gainesville, GA.

Licensure Requirements:

If the position you are applying for necessitates that you hold a professional degree, license, or certification, then proof of such professional degree, license, or certification must be provided in addition to this application for Brenau University to consider your application for employment. Failure to provide proof of professional degree, license, or certification when applicable may result in rejection of an application.

All positions will be filled pending budgetary review. 

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This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an “all inclusive” list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Brenau University reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign duties as necessary.