What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Head Golf Coach position at William Jewell College?
Position : Interim Head Golf Coach Location : Liberty, MO
Job Id : 415 # of Openings : 1
General Function
Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Golf Coach is responsible for the management and administration of all activities related to his / her sport and exercises direct supervision of recruiting, training, and coaching student-athletes participating in the sport. As a member of the Jewell Community, the Head Golf Coach is fully responsible for compliance with all College policies and procedures as well as all applicable bylaws of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC). At William Jewell College, Intercollegiate Athletics are a meaningful part of a student’s educational experience and are considered to be a co-curricular activity.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct the sport program in strict compliance with all applicable NCAA and GLVC bylaws.
- Promote academic excellence and graduation by monitoring academic progress, study tables, academic meetings, and class attendance
- Organize and administer practice sessions and other related training activities
- Oversee the recruitment of prospective student-athletes in a coordinated effort with the Office of Admission.
- Manage athletically-based financial aid in a coordinated effort with the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship Services.
- Develop and manage the sport operations budget including equipment, travel, meals, uniforms, supplies, etc.
- Coordinate team trvel for competition to include van or bus itineraries, lodging, and meals
- Drive vans to transport team when appropriate
- Submit appropriate reports and forms to administrative staff as requested
- Actively participate in GLVC coaches conference meetings where applicable and be available for all GLVC coaches’ conference calls.
- Recruit and supervise coaching staff
- Conduct, organize and participate in community engagement, community service, and fund-raising activities
- Plan, promote and conduct camps, clinics, and / or lessons.
- Work collaboratively with the Office of Advancement to cultivate relationships with alumni and other friends / supporters of the College.
- Assist with game-day administration for winter home athletics contests.
- Other related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working Conditions
Normal office environment as well as indoor and outdoor athletics facilities. Some travel required. Evening and weekend work required. Physically able to lift 25 pounds and attend practice and competitive sessions indoors and outdoors.
