Assistant Golf Coach

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

BASIC FUNCTION:

To provide the coaching and administrative skills necessary to direct a competitive NCAA Division I golf program.

NATURE & SCOPE:

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

BASIC FUNCTION:

To provide the coaching and administrative skills necessary to direct a competitive NCAA Division I golf program.

NATURE & SCOPE:

Responsible for the organization, direction, and administration of all aspects of the golf program in accordance with Howard University, Northeast Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in providing direction, coordination, and instruction to the Howard University Golf Team in compliance with the Athletic Department and University policies and procedures and NCAA and Northeast Conference rules.
• Responsible for adhering to policies and procedures of the Department, University, NCAA, and Northeast Conference.
• Responsible for assisting in recruiting highly skilled student-athletes for the golf team.
• Responsible for assisting in the orientation of student-athletes and counseling the student-athletes in sport participation and athletics.
• Assist with establishing and setting training rules for student-athletes and inform them of acceptable standards of conduct.
• Assist in establishing eligibility of freshmen and transferring student-athletes and assure continued eligibility of returning student-athletes.
• Assist in conducting all practice sessions.
• Assist in management of the sport budget and limit expenditures to the amounts officially approved by the University.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Two years of successful coaching experience OR playing competitively either at the collegiate or professional level.
• Specific knowledge in the sport of golf and knowledge and compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, written, and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion, and flexibility.
• Knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office, standard office equipment, and all equipment used in golf.