What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Men's & Women's Golf Coach position at St. Bonaventure University?
Description
Responsible to assist with the management of a competitive NCAA Division I Golf program; assists with conditioning, practices, coaching, recruiting, and travel arrangements.
Examples of Duties
55%
Supplemental Functions:
Typical Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s Preferred.
Prior coaching experience at the college or club sports level or as a collegiate athlete.
Certification and/or Licensure
First Aid, CPR, AED Required (or willingness to obtain). Coaching Licenses/courses recommended.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Solid knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
Ability to handle highly confidential material and maintain strict confidence.
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures and have knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the swimming and diving program.
Ability to successfully recruit and retain student athletes.
Skilled in exemplary customer service, including dealing effectively with the students, faculty, staff, and general public both in person and over the telephone.
Ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with all staff and other customers and possess the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and sensitivity to the needs of all prospective as well as current students.
Excellent writing skills and the demonstrated ability to develop written reports and action plans. Good organizational, oral and recruiting skills.
Ability to work effectively, decisively and flexibly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to identify problems and to propose feasible solutions.
Strong organizational skills, ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn applicable sports-related technology.
Ability to lead and guide student-athletes in area of specialty.
Ability to travel with the team and monitors the conduct of student athletes.
Ability to accept and provide effective supervision, assignments, change and correction.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Perks at St. Bonaventure University:
- Free access to campus fitness center
- 2 free Division 1 Men’s Basketball Season tickets
- Golf course membership discount
- Other National and Local discounts available
St. Bonaventure University is located in the scenic Enchanted Mountain region of Western New York, approximately 75 miles south of Buffalo, New York, with easy access to major metropolitan areas. A close-knit and caring community guided by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity, St. Bonaventure is dedicated to academic excellence as informed by its Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. The university is committed to developing an inclusive community and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.
The university currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students in its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S. News & World Report ranks SBU in the top 15% of regional universities in the North, for both value and overall. St. Bonaventure is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Division I), with athletes participating in 20 sports.