Head Golf Coach

Summary/Objective

All positions in the Department of Athletics are responsible to help student-athletes fulfill the stated missions of Southwest Baptist University and the Department of Athletics.

Essential Job Duties

• Makes travel arrangements for golf programs
• Prepare equipment and schedule for competition for golf programs
• During golf season will plan practices, coach, manage the golf team, coordinate practice times/facility usage of Silo Ridge Country Club, and continue to foster a healthy relationship with the mangers/owners of Silo Ridge Country Club.  
• Help organize and lead team building activities
• Can create online content and maintain golf social media accounts
• Recruits student-athletes
• Provides sport-specific instruction during practices
• Coaches student-athletes during scheduled tournaments and / or contests
• Serves as primary contact for scheduling tournaments
• Ensures a balanced budget for operations and scholarship budgets
• Monitors academic progress of student-athletes
• Complies with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, GLVC, and SBU
• Assists in activities hosted by SBU to facilitate recruitment
• Works in cooperation with department members to strengthen all sports programs
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff and faculty
• Commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist University’s Principles and Expectations
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Supervisory Responsibility

The Head Golf Coach supervises student-workers assigned to the program.

Position Requirements

Required

•       Bachelor’s Degree
•       Knowledge of NCAA rules

Preferred

•      Master’s Degree
•      Coaching experience

Work Environment

•      Must be able to work in typical office and athletics environment. 
•      Must be available for frequent travel during season and recruiting times.  Night and weekend work required.
•      Must be able to work during crowd noise and loud game environments
•      Must be able to work outdoors
•      Must be able to travel long distances by plane, train, or automobile.
•      Must be able to interact and instruct team members in drills, play formation, and game preparation.
•      Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

Physical Abilities

•      Must be able to operate and / or maneuver equipment used for the daily training of student-athletes for the sport of volleyball.
•      Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as a personal computer, photocopies, printer, etc.
•      Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and hold a valid Missouri Driver’s License.
•      Must be able to climb stairs, work in varying temperatures and sit and stand for long periods of time.