Head Golf Coach
College in Ferrum, Virginia is looking for a Head Golf Coach.

Position Overview:
The College, a proud member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference and NCAA Division III, is looking for its next Head Golf Coach. The Head Golf Coach will evaluate, recruit, coach and mentor qualified student-athletes that will compete at a high level in the classroom and on the course. The successful candidate will oversee the organization of all team practices, match and tournament schedules and budgets. This individual will put together a comprehensive recruitment plan and will ensure a culture of compliance within all NCAA Division III and College rules and regulations, and ensure all coaches and student-athletes comply with same. Finally, the successful candidate will serve in administrative capacity as needed and directed by the Director of Athletics. Oversight of any volunteer and student assistant coaches.

• Evaluate, recruit, coach and mentor qualified student-athletes and prepare the team for a full intercollegiate varsity golf experience.
• Oversee all aspects of the golf program operations, including, but not limited to, the development and management of all team practices, match and tournament scheduling, recruitment, academic monitoring, budgets and the supervision of all volunteer and student assistant coaching staff.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment plan, ensuring a robust and competitive roster from the local, regional and national landscape.
• Ensure a culture of compliance around all NCAA Division III and College rules and regulations and ensure all coaching staff members and student-athletes do the same.
• Travel locally, regionally and nationally for all regular-season and post-season events, conference and/or national meetings and fundraising, alumni and community events.
• Develop a yearly match and tournament schedule to ensure high-level competition in preparation for conference and NCAA/national competitions.
• Oversee student-athlete academic progress, be available for consultation/support for student-athletes and direct student-athletes to the appropriate academic professionals to ensure academic success.
• Select and purchase all equipment necessary to ensure a competitive golf program.
• Work with the Director of Athletics and Director of Facilities on the upkeep of the on campus driving range and all relevant equipment in the golf simulator room.
• Work closely with Sports Information Director to develop a media plan and be available for interviews and speaking engagements to internal and external constituents.
• Serve in administrative capacity, as well as other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

This is a full-time, 12-month position that coaches both the men’s and women’s golf teams. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years coaching experience at the collegiate, club or high school level is required.
A master’s degree, collegiate playing and/or coaching experience and PGA certification is preferred.
Current and valid driver’s license required.

Other preferences:
The candidate must be able to work independently and have the ability to work occasionally on evenings and weekends throughout the year to accomplish the tasks necessary for success in this field.
The successful candidate must be committed to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the development of students around their education, cultural diversity, mental health awareness and NCAA and ODAC compliance.

How to apply:
Please send your resume, application and letter of interest to the email provided.

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