Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach (65081)

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Job Details

Job Location

Main Campus - North Canton, OH

Position Type

Coaches

Description

Position Summary

Walsh University is a member of NCAA Division II that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. The head coach is responsible for coaching/mentoring student-athletes technically and tactically on the course, as well as, guiding them through academic achievement and personal development. The coach is also responsible for actively recruiting and retaining student-athletes, in addition to supervision of their program staff. The head coach reports to the Interim Vice President/Athletic Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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Job Details

Job Location

Main Campus - North Canton, OH

Position Type

Coaches

Description

Position Summary

Walsh University is a member of NCAA Division II that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. The head coach is responsible for coaching/mentoring student-athletes technically and tactically on the course, as well as, guiding them through academic achievement and personal development. The coach is also responsible for actively recruiting and retaining student-athletes, in addition to supervision of their program staff. The head coach reports to the Interim Vice President/Athletic Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Coaching/mentoring:

• Develop and communicate goals, expectations, and accountability to help maintain high standard of performance, ethics, and sportsmanship on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.
• Create a relationship built on the sincere interest in each student-athletes’ academic, athletic, and personal pursuits.
• Be prepared to collaborate with other college staff when/if necessary.
• Plan, organize and facilitate individual and team training and competition.
• Study and implement strategy and skills needed to prepare for competition.
• Learn, know, and abide by NCAA Division II rules and regulations.
• Lead in a way that positively reflects the mission and vision of the institution.

Recruiting:

• Develop a strategic plan to identify and evaluate talent that would be a good fit for Walsh University.
• Create relationships with prospective student-athletes, their families, clubs, and high school coaches.
• Build and maintain prospect database through recruiting events and camps/clinics.
• Organize and work collaboratively with admissions to bring quality student-athletes on campus.
• Reach/Manage enrollment number

Other duties:

• Effectively manage operating budget with a balanced budget mentality.
• Organize transportation, practices, and all travel preparations for both programs.
• Identify and purchase program equipment with AD approval.
• Establish and maintain an alumni relationship.
• Be creative and willing to fundraise to support operating budget.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must understand and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and possess the following:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree encouraged.

Work Experience:

At least 1-3 year’s coaching experience or other significant experience relative to coaching golf and/or the administration of an intercollegiate athletics program .

Skills and abilities:

• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty. Positive attitude a must.
• First Aid, CPR, AED certification required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Ability to work collaboratively with game day operations, possibility lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, in the outdoors/elements for 3+ hours.
• Ability to think critically and problem solve

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Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, unofficial transcripts, etc.

About Walsh University

Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about the environment found on a private, values based, Catholic liberal arts campus. Walsh University believes in the desirability of a small university that promotes academic excellence, a diverse community and close student-teacher interactions. A commitment to the Judeo-Christian tradition, diversity and service learning are critical to the mission of Walsh University. Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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