Head Golf Coach
University in Charleston, South Carolina is looking for a Head Golf Coach.

Position Overview:
Direct all aspects of the administration of Charleston Southern University’s Division I Men’s and Women’s Golf programs. The Head Coach will understand and embrace the academic and Christian mission of Charleston Southern University, including the role that Athletics serves to support that mission.

Program Leadership
• Collaborate with Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and other unit leaders to advance the goals/mission/core values of the University, the athletics department and the Men’s and Women’s Golf programs.
• Provide Christ-like leadership of the program and athletic department in accordance with the mission and values of the university.
• Enables the achievement of a quality, competitive sports program and supports the educational goals of individual student athletes by demonstrating a coaching philosophy which encourages those goals and promotes an environment conductive to both.
• Promotes a positive image of the intercollegiate athletics program and the University by establishing and enforcing standards of personal behavior, conduct, and appearance for the coaching staff, athletes, and support personnel on and off the University campus, participating in community and professional organizations, representing the University at professional meetings and on community committees, establishing and maintaining credible relations with various news media.
• Analyze NCAA, Big South Conference, and CSU rules and regulations governing member institutions.
• Establish community outreach initiatives for the Men’s and Women’s Golf programs to participate in serving local organizations.
• Disciple and assist with character development of student-athletes.

Coaching: Training and Game Planning:
• Responsible for preparing and executing plans for both training practices and game competition.
• Oversee, supervise, and develop student athletes concerning tactical and technical strategies.
• Maintain safety measures on injury prevention in coordination with direction from Sports Medicine staff.
• Educate student athletes on any changes required of them for adherence.

Recruiting
• Responsible for directing all recruiting efforts of the Men’s and Women’s Golf programs and identifying potential student athletes to fill needs in order to enhance the programs.
• Conduct unofficial and official visits following approval from the CSU Compliance Department.
• Remain current and proactive in NCAA and conference legislation on recruiting practices and guidelines.

Program Operations:
• Protect the integrity of the sports coached and the reputation of the intercollegiate athletics program of the University by ensuring that recruiting activities, student-athlete eligibility determination, scholarships and financial aid programs, scheduled practice sessions, and related activities governed by the NCAA are in compliance with NCAA rules and regulations as well as applicable conference rules and University policies.
• Supports established athletic fund-raising goals by actively participating in fund-raising events and promotional activities for athletics.
• Maintains fiscal responsibility and stewardship of resources provided the programs from both the institution and donors.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree.
Coaching relevant sport at the collegiate and/or professional level and experience competing in relevant sport at the collegiate or professional level.
Working knowledge of ARMS or similar software systems.
Effective written and verbal communication skills to various groups.
Must be able to work effectively independently and as part of a diverse team.
Must be computer literate with Microsoft Office.

How to apply:
Please apply via the URL provided.

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