Head Women’s Golf Coach
University in Newport News, Virginia is looking for a Head Women’s Golf Coach.

Position Overview:
To support the successful development of student athletes both in the classroom and on the field.

Work Tasks:
1. Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes.
2. Directs and provides the planning, organizing and coaching for the Christopher Newport University women’s golf team.
3. Encourages, fosters and directly supports student-athlete academic success in the classroom.
4. Design strategies and analyze performance of the women’s golf teams and adjust strategies as needed. Establishes schedules that will promote success at the national level.
5. Counsels team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters; consults with University administration for resolution of problems as required.
6. Oversees all financial aspects of the women’s golf program including budget development and management.
7. Assists the Assistant Director of Athletics for Administration and the Director of Golf with the daily operations of the golf center.
8. Utilizes independent judgment and renders decisions on a daily basis regarding the women’s golf team with little or no supervision on matters of importance.
9. Occasionally provides support for the men’s golf team as agreed upon by the Assistant Director of Athletics for Administration and the Director of Golf.
10. Develops and implements operational guidelines and procedures per area of expertise.
11. Screens and evaluates athletic qualifications of prospective women’s golf recruits; coordinates with University Undergraduate Admissions Office to establish academic eligibility and arranges meetings between prospects and the Uu]iversity. Coordinates campus tours for visiting prospective players. Assists with new student orientation activities.
12. Compiles and analyses statistics for Christopher Newport University women’s golf team performance.
13. Plans and administers the off season physical training program; provide special training for individual women’s golf team members as required.
14. Studies, evaluates and implements innovations in strategy and equipment to support the women’s golf team. Authorizes purchases of related equipment for the women’s golf team.
15. Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program to include adhering to all departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the university and the NCAA. Responsible for safety rules and regulations regarding use of equipment to reduce liability and to ensure NCAA compliance.
16. Represents the Christopher Newport University Athletic Department in professional, civic, charity, and alumni events. Participates in professional associations.
17. Performs public relations and marketing activities to promote the athletic program; performs community relation activities.
18. Coordinate coach’s clinic; supervises dress code, any support staff and all team members.
19. Works a variety of schedules and hours consistent with the needs of the position.
20. Develops and maintains very positive and professional customer service and/or relations within the office/department and with all constituencies to include students, faculty, staff, guests, and employees. Demonstrates a positive and professional attitude and treats everyone with dignity and respect. Fully supports the “Student’s First” value and routinely goes the extra mile in providing service.
21. Safety issues are reviewed and communicated to assure a safe and healthy workplace and a reduction in work related absence.
22. Performs other duties as assigned.
23. This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority. A Campus Security Authority (or CSA) is defined as an “official of the institution with significant responsibility for student and campus activities”. A CSA is required to immediately report any crime that is reported to them to the University Police who will then review, evaluate, and investigate the reported crime. Annual training is required by the Department of Education for all personnel who have been designated as a Campus Security Authority.

Requirements:
Must have a Master’s Degree in a related field; or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and work experience at a level which equates to an advanced degree.
Significant and successful demonstrated experience coaching golf.
Demonstrated skills with personal computers.
Knowledge and demonstrated experience with National Collegiate Athletics Association and Conference rules and regulations.
Experience training or instructing student athletes.
Demonstrated leadership experience in team management to include assistant coaches and others.
Significant and successful demonstrated head coaching experience at the collegiate level.
Experience coaching athletes at the collegiate level.
Proven experience in recruiting successful student athletes consistent with NCAA guidelines.
Experience in fostering positive internal and external public relations.
Experience in recognizing, supporting and referring student athletes for needed academic and personal support.

Compensation:
$48,500 per year.

How to apply:
Please apply via the URL provided.

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