Middle School Golf Head Coach - Girls

Girls Golf Coach- Upper Arlington Hastings Middle School

Category: Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Location: Jones Middle School
Date of Availability: 8/1/2026
Position: Middle School Girls Golf Head Coach

 

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student-athletes to help them achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork in  golf.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience: High school certification and previous interscholastic golf coaching experience preferred. Prior successful experience working in a school setting or coaching student athletes is strongly preferred.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must hold or be willing to obtain the following certifications: Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion Training, First Aid or Sports Injury Prevention Training, CPR/AED, Sudden Cardiac Arrest (Lindsay's Law), and Ohio Department of Education Pupil Activity Permit.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Schedule Flexibility: Demonstrates availability during unusual hours to accommodate the time-intensive demands of golf. Recognizes that golf requires a significant time commitment.
• Organizational Skills: Manages multiple schedules effectively, ensuring that three separate schedules are coordinated and that all athletes and staff are where they need to be.
• Communication Skills: Exhibits excellent communication skills to effectively engage with families and student-athletes.
• Knowledge and Passion for the Game: Possesses a strong understanding of the mental and physical aspects of golf and how to improve both. Demonstrates a deep passion for the sport.
• Team Bonding and Culture: Fosters team bonding and creates a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Support Youth Programs: Actively supports and engages with youth programs, recognizing their importance in developing a strong foundation for the high school program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties of this position include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Instructs and teaches skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in golf.
• Establishes a fair and objective manner for executing player selection and effectively communicates with students regarding selection decisions for team rosters.
• Demonstrates a willingness to meet with the parent(s) or guardian(s) of any student who is a member or trying out for the team.
• Demonstrates the ability and/or experience to create and maintain an inclusive team culture.
• Plans and sets up activities, practices, and games in conjunction with the Department of Student Life.
• Develops appropriate training programs and practice schedules.
• Ensures proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms, and updates inventories accordingly.
• Arranges game transportation for athletic participants in conjunction with the Department of Student Life.
• Travels with student-athletes for all events or assigns a School District-approved designee to travel with all other levels on the team bus both to and from games.
• Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student-athletes at all times.
• Ensures that medical and safety requirements are adhered to.
• Follows OHSAA rules and regulations.
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with students, parents, community, staff, and the media.

• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.

  OTHER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms of conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is frequently required to move, sit, and use technology. The employee must be able to teach proper techniques and skills required for athletic participation.

The work environment is a standard golf course and other athletic event settings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally high, depending upon the student population and activities. The employee is regularly exposed to wet/humid and/or outdoor weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to bodily fluids and/or bloodborne pathogens.

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent.  The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor and or appointing authority.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.