Head Men's Golf Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:   Head Men’s Golf Coach/ Part Time

Division:     Academic Affairs                Department:  Department of Athletics

Reports to:  Assistant Vice President for Athletics

Employment Status:   Full Time   Part Time   Calendar Year   Academic Year   12 months
 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Head Men’s Golf Coach/Part Time is responsible for administering, promoting, coordinating, and continually improving the men’s golf program.  This position reports directly to the Associate Director of Athletics.

Lasell University invites applications for the 12-month, part-time position of Head Men’s Golf Coach.  Lasell University is a member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) and the NCAA Division III and offers 19 varsity sports (9 for men and 10 for women). Lasell’s 50-acre campus is located in Newton, MA, a community located ten miles west of Boston. The co-educational institution, offering professionally oriented baccalaureate and master’s degree programs, has an enrollment of 1200 full-time undergraduate students. 

The Athletic Department is housed in the Division of Academic Affairs.

Responsibilities: The Head Men’s Golf Coach will direct all facets of a competitive NCAA Division III men’s golf program with a special emphasis on recruitment/retention of appropriate student-athletes; specific tasks include but are not limited to: practice and game preparation; budgeting; academic support; scheduling of practices and games; fundraising; supervision of assistant coach(es); alumni engagement and ensuring the general welfare of the student-athlete. It is required that the candidate has a thorough and complete understanding of all NCAA Division III philosophies and regulations and will adhere to these at all times.  Regular day, evening and weekend hours are required.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred. Previous coaching experience is strongly preferred.  Proficient knowledge of NCAA Division III rules is required.  The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the overall education of student-athletes; a solid work ethic; the ability to work independently; strong organizational skills and the ability to interact positively and professionally within the department, the campus, and the community. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. 

Please forward a letter of application, current resume, and reference names to: 
employment@lasell.edu

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person or persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities.  Lasell University has the right to add or change job responsibilities at any time.

1. Fulfill all tasks attendant to the overall management of the team and do so in a manner that is consistent with the educational mission of Lasell University and embodies the educational philosophies of the Department of Athletics and the National College Athletic Association (NCAA).

1. Promote the positive development and growth of student-athletes: academically, athletically and personally; and monitor academic progress of student-athletes to ensure eligibility and progress towards a degree. 

1. Recruit and retain student-athletes for the team in accordance with Lasell University and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Guidelines.
    
2. Understand and adhere to all Lasell University, NCAA and Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) bylaws, rules, policies and protocols.

1. Coordinate all practice and training sessions for the team and prepare the team for competition.

1. Provide input to the Assistant Vice President for Athletics regarding team budget and manage budget effectively.

1. Work collaboratively with all professional members of the Lasell Community; and all members of the Athletic Department, including:  athletic trainers, Director of Athletic Communications and event management staff.

1. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility: Assistant coaches and student team managers.

Tier Structure

Subject to the completion of a Remote Work Agreement, this is a Tier 2 – Hybrid/flex position primarily requiring on-campus work while allowing for some remote work as approved by the supervisor as well.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE JOB:

Minimum Education level: Bachelor's Degree

Computer skills: Microsoft Office

Other Requirements of the Job:   Prior coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level; knowledge of NCAA Division III guidelines; and desire to build a strong Division III program, are required qualities.

CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION OR LICENSURE REQUIRED BY THE JOB:

Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification required.

PHYSICAL AND VISUAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

 (Pick the one from each category that best suits this position):

Physical Effort

  X           Average physical effort, with some handling of light weights such as: supplies or materials, on an infrequent basis (10 – 15 lbs.).

___        On occasion, an above average amount of physical effort including consistent standing, lifting and carrying light to moderately heavy materials or equipment.

___        High level of physical effort, such as pushing; pulling; bending; lifting; and carrying heavy objects of over 50 lbs.

Visual

   X          Average visual effort with infrequent exposure to visually demanding work.

___        Above average visual effort with frequent exposure to visually demanding work involving detailed                 work.

___        High level of visual effort with continuous exposure to highly detailed work requiring substantial concentration.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
 (Pick one from each category that best suits this job):

What is the extent of exposure to unpleasant work conditions required in carrying out job duties?  Check only one from each category.

                       Work performed in an environment with correctable conditions such as lighting and room

                        temperature.

  X           Work performed in an environment requiring occasional exposure to weather extremes, fumes, odors and/or noise.

___        Work performed in an environment requiring constant exposure to weather extremes, fumes, odors and/or loud noise

Hazards:

        X            Normally, no exposure to job hazards; probability of injury is remote.

___            On occasion, exposure to job hazards which could result in some injury, lost time, or threat to one’s personal health.

      ___          Frequent exposure to job hazards, resulting in injury, lost time, total disability or death.

Salary : $13,000 - $15,000