Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach

About Siena Heights University:

Siena Heights University is a Catholic institution founded by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, and a recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), located in beautiful Adrian, Michigan.  With a student population averaging 1,700 undergraduates and 163 graduate-level students: with approximately 300 employees. The Siena Heights University mission is “to assist people to become more competent, purposeful, and ethical through a teaching and learning environment which respects the dignity of all” and the team at Siena supports the Catholic and Dominican mission and identity, which are inspired by the life and teachings of St. Catherine of Siena.

Position Overview:

The Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach directs and coordinates the planning, organizing, and coaching of the Siena Heights University Golf Teams. The head coach is further responsible for providing a quality athletic program for student-athletes through pre and post season training/conditioning, intercollegiate competition, student-athlete recruitment and monitoring of academic progress. The Head Coach is responsible for managing the additional golf coaches and support staff.

About Siena Heights University:

Siena Heights University is a Catholic institution founded by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, and a recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), located in beautiful Adrian, Michigan.  With a student population averaging 1,700 undergraduates and 163 graduate-level students: with approximately 300 employees. The Siena Heights University mission is “to assist people to become more competent, purposeful, and ethical through a teaching and learning environment which respects the dignity of all” and the team at Siena supports the Catholic and Dominican mission and identity, which are inspired by the life and teachings of St. Catherine of Siena.

Position Overview:

The Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach directs and coordinates the planning, organizing, and coaching of the Siena Heights University Golf Teams. The head coach is further responsible for providing a quality athletic program for student-athletes through pre and post season training/conditioning, intercollegiate competition, student-athlete recruitment and monitoring of academic progress. The Head Coach is responsible for managing the additional golf coaches and support staff.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepares the student-athlete for competition in the golf season by instructing and teaching in the fundamentals of golf performance, organizing daily practice plans, including pre and post season conditioning programs. 
• Instructing athletes in game strategy and rules knowledge; and providing individualized coaching and mentorship to student-athletes to support their athletic and personal development.
• Providing and maintaining necessary uniforms and equipment. 
• Directing assistant coach(s) by assigning responsibilities with direct supervision, which includes scouting opponents, recruiting, and coaching fundamentals.
• Recruiting student-athletes for the men’s and women’s golf programs by establishing recruiting goals in conjunction with the Vice President of Athletics and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.  Develops a relationship with the stakeholders in the sport of golf and works to establish the Siena Heights University reputation in the community. Establishing networking through high schools, travel programs, junior colleges as well as parents and student-athletes.
• Develop recruiting travel schedule to high schools and junior colleges. Maintain recruiting correspondence with high school and junior college coaches as well as prospective student- athletes. Assist in the planning, organizing and execution of fundraising events for the men’s and women’s golf budgets.  
• Schedules contests for the men’s and women’s golf programs subject to the approval of the Vice President of Athletics and in accordance with the NAIA guidelines.
• Ensure that all travel arrangements for the teams, including all transportation, overnight plans and meals are planned. Provide statistical data in an accurate and timely fashion to the Sports Information Director.
• Coordinates and manages the men’s and women’s golf budgets, including but not limited to travel equipment and referee fees. Coordinating fundraising projects to benefit the golf programs.
• Monitoring student-athletes’ academic progress by scheduling study sessions and communicating with academic advisors and faculty. Promote environment in which student- athletes will establish purposeful and ethical characteristics.
• This position is institutionally authorized to accept financial aid documents and verify information.
• Other duties within the scope of division’s responsibilities as defined by the Vice President of Athletics.

Qualifications, Experience, Abilities and Skills Required:

Education/Certification:

• Requires Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in sports management, physical education or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide necessary skills to mentor and develop student-athletes holistically and understand the academic environment, including compliance with academic standards, scheduling challenges, and the academic needs of student-athletes.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Professional Experience:

• Requires previous golf coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level, including player evaluation and recruiting.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to instruct and motivate student-athletes and assistant coaches.
• Communicate clearly in writing as well as have highly developed time management skills.
• Passion for the institution’s mission, traditions, and long-term success.  Consistently demonstrate the mission, vision, and values of the University.
• Demonstrate commitment and ability to provide a quality student athlete experience.
• Reliable and dependable attendance.
• CPR/AED certification and knowledge of sports medicine best practices (preferred).
• Ability to work a varying schedule including nights and weekends with travel as needed.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Ability to operate standard office/practice equipment/technology.

• Ability to conduct practices and coach competitions.

• Ability to travel to locations throughout campus, regionally, and beyond for recruiting and team travel.

• Ability to interact with other members of the student affairs staff, university community, student- athletes, prospective student-athletes, parents, coaches and university administrators and other contacts as determined by the nature and scope of responsibilities.