What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Golf Coach position at Texas A&M Texarkana?
Job Title
Head Golf Coach
Agency
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Department
University Athletics
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Texarkana, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Head Coach for Men's and Women's NCAA Division II Golf is responsible for leading and managing both golf programs, ensuring a high level of competitive performance while fostering the academic and personal development of student-athletes. This position requires a dedicated and knowledgeable leader who can effectively balance coaching responsibilities with recruitment and program administration.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Program Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive vision for both the men's and women's golf programs, focusing on skill development, competitive success, and team culture.
- Recruitment: Identify and recruit talented student athletes for both teams, ensuring they align with the institution’s academic standards and values.
- Coaching: Design and conduct practice sessions that enhance individual skills and team strategies, providing tailored instruction to meet the needs of each athlete.
- Tournament Preparation: Organize and prepare both teams for competitions, including course strategy, mental preparation, and post-tournament analysis.
- Student-Athlete Support: Mentor student-athletes academically and personally, promoting a balance between athletics and academics while fostering their overall development.
- Administrative Duties: Oversee budget management, scheduling of tournaments, compliance with NCAA regulations, and coordination of travel arrangements.
- Community Engagement: Actively represent both programs in campus and community events, building relationships with alumni, fans, and supporters to enhance program visibility.
- Collaboration: Work closely with athletic department staff, including sports medicine, academic advising, and other coaches, to create a supportive environment for all student-athletes.
- Establish and implement a cohesive vision and strategy for both the men’s and women’s golf programs, focusing on long-term success and team dynamics.
- Identify, evaluate, and recruit student-athletes for both teams, building relationships with high school coaches and attending tournaments to scout talent.
- Design and conduct effective practice sessions that emphasize skill development, course strategy, and mental preparation.
- Provide individualized coaching and feedback to enhance player performance and growth.
- Plan and prepare both teams for competitions, including developing game plans, organizing travel, and managing logistics for tournaments.
- Analyze tournament performance and provide post-event evaluations to foster continuous improvement.
- Mentor student-athletes in their academic and athletic endeavors, promoting a balanced lifestyle and personal development.
- Ensure student-athletes maintain academic eligibility and adhere to institutional standards.
- Manage program budgets, including travel, equipment, and facility needs, while ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations and university policies.
- Coordinate scheduling for practices, tournaments, and team events.
- Represent the golf programs at campus events and in community outreach, fostering relationships with alumni, fans, and supporters.
- Promote the programs through social media and other marketing initiatives to increase visibility and engagement.
- Work closely with athletic department staff, including academic advisors, sports medicine, and other coaches to ensure comprehensive support for student-athletes.
- Collaborate with other sports programs to promote a unified athletic department culture.
- Stay informed about trends and developments in collegiate golf coaching through ongoing education, clinics, and networking with other coaches.
- Assist in transportation of athletes to/from athletic events, which may include driving a full-size passenger van or other large capacity vehicle.
- This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous coaching experience in golf, preferably at the collegiate level (NCAA, NAIA, or similar).
- Strong understanding of golf techniques, strategies, and rules, as well as NCAA regulations regarding recruiting and eligibility.
- Proven ability to identify and recruit talented student-athletes who meet academic and athletic standards.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with student-athletes, parents, and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor student-athletes, fostering their personal and athletic development.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills, including budget management, scheduling, and logistics planning.
- Must have a State of Texas or Arkansas class "C" vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
- Ability to travel for competitions and recruitment, including evenings and weekends.
- Acceptable driving record and periodic completion of van safety course
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- This position may be required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, in accordance with System policy and is further required to complete FERPA and HIPAA training as a condition of employment, within a reasonable timeframe after employment and on an as-needed basis thereafter.
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Physical Requirements
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
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Working in all weather conditions, exposure to high noise levels, standing throughout the day, the ability to use a loud voice at practices and events and physical involvement in all practices and workouts with players.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Sports Management, Physical Education, or a related field.
- Significant coaching experience at the collegiate level, with a successful track record in developing competitive teams.
- Certification from a recognized golf coaching organization (e.g., PGA, LPGA) or completion of coaching clinics.
- Familiarity with golf analytics, swing analysis tools, and performance tracking systems to enhance player development.
- Proven ability to manage both men's and women's teams effectively, fostering a collaborative environment.
SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:
This position generally supervises employees.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by 2/12/2025.
To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.
Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact
HR@tamut.edu
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All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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