Head Coach, Mens & Womens Golf

Full Time / Salary / Exempt 

WORK SCHEDULE

Flexible, some Monday-Friday office hours, overnight travel to tournaments & to recruit

JOB SUMMARY

The Head Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach will provide leadership for the Southern Nazarene University Golf Program.  While leading all aspects of the SNU Men’s & Women’s Golf Programs, they will play an integral role in day-to-day administrative responsibilities, player/team spiritual development, daily team training, evaluation and recruitment of student-athletes, academic monitoring, budget ownership, and skill development of players. This position must work within SNU guidelines to provide student-athletes with an exceptional collegiate experience while competing for conference championships.  They must have and demonstrate consistently a strong Christian faith and lifestyle while prioritizing the Mission of SNU “to make Christlike disciples through higher education”.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Recruit NCAA Division II level student-athletes for golf ensuring timely submission of their academic records for admissions.
• Direct graduate assistants and/or stipend assistant coaches in the overall planning and execution of the SNU Golf Program 
• Work with Financial Aid and SNU Athletics Compliance to determine accurate communication and implementation of scholarship awards.
• Monitor academic progress and progress towards graduation of student-athletes, implementing action plans through appropriate staff when needed.
• Monitor Chapel attendance and lead by example with regular attendance. 
• Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student-athletes to support the image and reputation of SNU Golf and SNU Athletics
• Plan the coaching and practice sessions in accordance with NCAA DII and Great American Conference (GAC) regulations 
• Coach team members individually and in groups.
• Assist in developing and implementing round/golf course strategy
• Coordinate with the Strength & Conditioning Coach the strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes.
• Manage operational, budgetary, and administrative activities for SNU Golf
• Work with the Assistant AD of Compliance to ensure adherence to all NCAA DII, GAC, and University rules by student-athletes, supporting staff and volunteers. 
• Continuing education within the sport of collegiate Golf
• Pass all certifications/testing for NCAA Division II 
• Maintain SNU Golf facilities and equipment.  
• Be a Christlike example and create opportunities for student-athletes to grow and develop spiritually ensuring consistent movement towards SNU’s Mission “to make Christlike disciples through higher education.” 

Required Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU Mission “to make Christlike disciples through higher education.”  
• As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination
• College graduate
• Minimum of two years of related work experience and/or relevant training
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands in fast-paced work environment
• Typing and spelling competency
• Experience with various computer software applications
• Data entry experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate Degree 
• Some collegiate coaching experience 

Supervision Received:

Receives supervision and work assignments from the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Supervision Exercised:

May be responsible for the coordination of work assignments for student employees, stipend coaches, and graduate assistants.

Apply Online for this position at Southern Nazarene Careers

Benefits

Generous benefit structure including family health insurance plan (shared cost), long term disability, dental insurance, group life insurance, retirement matching, tuition remission, vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.