Golf Coach
School in Sterling, Illinois is looking for a Golf Coach.

Position Overview:
To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

Duties:
• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies of the sports program.
• Knows existing system, state, and league regulations. Implements them consistently and interprets them for staff.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public, staff, and departmental meetings requiring attendance.
• Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs conferences, clinics, and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program.
• Trains and informs staff, encouraging professional growth by promoting clinic attendance in accordance with local clinic policy.
• Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation, and evaluates assistants at season’s end.
• Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances, and works to increase morale and cooperation.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the athletic director or principal.
• Assists the athletic director in scheduling, transportation, and meeting requirements for tournaments and special events.
• Assists in preparing to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
• Provides documentation for physicals, parental consent, and eligibility.
• Provides safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
• Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method, or procedural changes.
• Serves as a mentor to promote student athletes’ development of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Pays constant attention to a student-athlete’s grades and conduct.
• Is present at all practices, games, and while traveling to provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards.
• Provides training rules and any unique regulations of the sport to each athlete.
• Initiates programs and policies regarding injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.
• Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries within 24 hours.
• Directs student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
• Determines discipline and due process procedures. Notifies parents when a student is dropped or ineligible.
• Assists athletes with college or advanced educational selection.
• Participates in budgeting with the athletic director. Recommends equipment specifications and operates within budget.
• Is accountable for all equipment and collects costs for any lost or unreturned items.
• Issues, stores, and reconditions equipment. Submits inventories and records.
• Marks and identifies all equipment properly before issuing or storing.
• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches’ offices. Authorizes access and equipment requisition.
• Permits athletes in authorized areas only at appropriate times.
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games for cleanliness.
• Is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment.
• Secures all doors, lights, windows, and locks if custodians are not on duty.
• Instills respect for equipment and school property, its care, and use.
• Organizes preseason meetings for parents, coaches, players, and guests.
• Promotes the sport internally through recruiting and externally through media and community programs.
• Ensures the quality and accuracy of any media releases.
• Maintains good public relations with media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.
• Shares media information about schedules, tournaments, and results.

Requirements:
Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
Has previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport (major sports).
Has substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and continues to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
Serves as an appropriate role model for student athletes through their instructions and actions.

How to apply:
Please apply via the URL provided.

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