Description

Overview

Oversees, organizes, and directs all aspects of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) division III Women's Golf program at Union College, including coaching and mentoring students.

Position Title : Head Women's Golf Coach

Pay Status and Classification: Exempt, Regular full time, In Person. This is a 9-month position. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.

Supervisor: Senior Associate Athletics Director

Position Purpose: Oversees, organizes, and directs all aspects of the

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) division III Women's Golf program at Union College, including coaching and mentoring students.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Coaching and Leadership:

• Recruits and retain high achieving student-athletes.
• Evaluates, coaches, and mentors student athletes.
• Works to enhance the student-athlete experience through training, competition, and leadership development.

Program Oversight and Administration:

• Adheres to NCAA rules and compliance.
• Manages the team budget including recruitment, equipment, travel, uniforms, and supplies.
• Oversees team travel arrangements and scheduling.

Team Development and Innovation:

• Contributes ideas, input, and support to the Union Athletics Department.
• Seeks out, applies, and shares knowledge of sport trends and innovations in playing and teaching.

Collaboration:

• Partners with campus stakeholders, such as College Relations to coordinate fundraising and alumnae outreach.
• Builds strong relationships with alumnae, fans, campus partners and the broader community.
• Connects student-athletes with academic and professional resources.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of experience coaching and teaching golf and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience.
• Master's degree and playing experience at the collegiate level is preferred.
• Experience in leading, motivating and providing guidance to high achieving and competitive student-athletes.
• Experience in recruiting and successfully identifying talented prospective student-athletes who can thrive in a rigorous academic environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends is required.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 30 lbs.) and stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.
• A valid New York State driver's license is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni and fellow professionals.