Head Golf Coach Jobs

Responsible for leading and managing the men’s golf program at Hobart College. This is a part-time position, and the duties include coaching and mentoring student-athletes as well as the overall management of a competitive Division III golf program.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Effectively recruit student-athletes within the philosophy of the Colleges.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development.
• Organize and direct home contests.
• Adhere to all NCAA, Liberty League, department and institutional rules, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrate a sincere interest in the personal, academic, and athletic progress of student-athletes.
• Teach and reinforce the rules of the sport.
• Demonstrate knowledge for the Colleges’ educational philosophy and mission.
• Demonstrate ethical leadership and professional behavior when coaching and mentoring student-athletes.
• Transport team to and from site of competition.
• Conduct practice sessions to improve players’ skill execution.
• Establish and enforce behavioral expectations of student-athletes.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Effectively manage the sport budget, as established by the director of athletics.
• Collaborate with the Director of Compliance to ensure compliance with all NCAA rules.
• Demonstrate competency in sport skill instruction, motivation, and the ability to conduct practice sessions.
• Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to unique social, cultural, and economic circumstances.

Other Information:

This is a part-time, approximately 5 months (fall and spring seasons), non-benefits-eligible, administrative position. This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned. Candidate must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

• A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Proven organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to manage a budget.
• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.
• A minimum of three years of coaching and/or teaching experience required.
• Competence with technology resources is vital to succeed in the position (e.g., Microsoft Office, FlightScope, contact management systems).
• Proven knowledge of the sport of golf, skill instruction and the rules of golf.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and the names with contact information of at least three (3) professional references to our application service, Interfolio (utilizing the Apply link on the right). Background check required.

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