What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Golf Coach position at Howard Payne University?
Expectation and Condition of Employment
Howard Payne University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, seeks to employ evangelical Christians who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith and the University’s sincere religious beliefs.
Howard Payne University (hereafter, University) is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian Mission Statement and Core Values of the University and must support the University’s affirmation of traditional Christian and Baptist beliefs by leading lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local church.
Mission Statement
Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and professional integrity, and service to God and humanity.
Core Values of Howard Payne University
We believe and affirm that the University as an institution and each individual called to serve the Lord at Howard
Payne should strive to demonstrate a commitment to these five Core Values:
- Centered on Christ (cf. Col. 3:17, Matt. 7:24)
- Focused on Community (cf. Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Pet. 3:8)
- Called to Service (cf. Mark 10:45, Phil. 2:3-5)
- Committed to Excellence (cf. Gen. 1:31, 1 Cor. 9:24)
- Dedicated to Stewardship (cf. Gen. 2:15, 1 Pet. 4:10)
As a condition of employment, employees agree to be paid by Direct Deposit. Applicants offered contingent employment based on the University obtaining a clean background check agree the contingent offer of employment may be revoked based on the information obtained in the background check.
If offered employment, your acceptance will indicate that you have read and agree to the Expectations and Conditions above.
Application Procedure
To be considered for this position, please submit the following:
- a letter of application addressing in detail how you meet the position requirements
- a resume or CV (curriculum vitae)
- unofficial transcripts, and
- a completed HPU Employment Application
Summary
The Head Golf Coach will develop and lead a program that reflects Howard Payne University’s Christ-centered mission and commitment to excellence in academics, athletics, and character. The coach will oversee all aspects of the program, from recruiting and player development to competition, compliance, and community engagement. The Head Coach will develop and execute strategies for the recruitment of student-athletes to build a highly visible regionally and nationally competitive team consistent with the student-athlete philosophy of NCAA Division III athletics. Secondary duties include the ability to assist with department operations, game day management, outside group coordination for rentals and overall operation of the athletic department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
- Program Leadership: Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of the Golf program, including practices, competitions, scheduling, social media, and travel
- Recruitment: Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy to attract and retain student-athletes who embody the values of HPU and can compete at a high level, maintaining a minimum roster size of 8 male and 8 female golfers
- Player Development: Design and execute training sessions focused on skill enhancement, teamwork, and leadership
- Academic Oversight: Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes, promoting success in the classroom and graduation
- Spiritual Mentorship: Encourage and guide the spiritual and personal growth of team members through intentional mentorship, Bible study, and team devotionals
- Event and Match Day Coordination: Oversee home and away contests, ensuring quality event management and positive student-athlete experiences
- Fundraising and Community Engagement: Lead fundraising efforts, connect with alumni and donors, and engage with the local community to build support for the program
- Administrative Duties: Manage program budgets, equipment, and compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations
- Staff Management: Supervise assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and student workers associated with the program
- May also teach 1 to 3 academic credit hours per semester
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises up to two part-time student employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the University's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Required Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Modeling Christian Faith in Athletics - Must be committed to excellence in coaching and teaching in a Christian Liberal Arts setting and to ongoing scholarship, and service through athletics. Displays a proven record of modeling Christian faith through the platform of intercollegiate athletics and the willingness to continue doing so in a manner consistent with the University's Mission Statement and Core Values
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
- Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed
- Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates
- Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Is available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services. Continually works to improve supervisory skills
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds the University's Mission Statement and Core Values
- University Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports the University's Mission Statement and Core Values; Benefits the University through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity
- Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes and schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds effectively to supervisor’s direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Essential Duty and Responsibility listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required. A master’s degree and college playing experience is preferred. Prior coaching or playing experience at high school level required; collegiate level is preferred. Proven success in recruiting, player development, and program management
- Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, fans, or employees of the University
- Math Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
- Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a good working knowledge of commonly used Internet browsers, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word software
- License - Must maintain a current Texas driver's license to drive any vehicle, including personal vehicles, on University business
- Other Qualifications - Must be able to travel away from home at least 50% of the time during the season and recruiting athletes
- Physical Abilities - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds picking up and putting down the basketball floor, carrying laundry and conducting weight training and conditioning. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Normal Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals used in the cleaning and maintenance of the Brownwood Coliseum and University buildings and grounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.