Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach

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Are you passionate about coaching and dedicated to developing student-athletes both on and off the course? Viterbo University is seeking a Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach to lead our golf programs with energy, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. This full-time, 10-month position reports directly to the Director of Athletics and offers an exciting opportunity to shape and inspire student-athletes through skill development, strategic competition, and mentorship. This position would begin July 1, 2025, for the 2025-2026 season.

As the head coach, you will be responsible for organizing practices and competitions, fostering positive relationships with student-athletes, collaborating with university staff and alumni, and contributing to the overall success of the athletics department. If you are a motivated and team-oriented leader with a passion for collegiate athletics, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

1. Organize and oversee all aspects of intercollegiate athletic team.
2. Recruit quality student-athletes to Viterbo University.
3. Plan practices, prepare team for competition, coordinate off-season training program.
4. Schedule competition, coordinate travel, and manage budget.
5. Monitor and foster academic progress of student-athletes.
6. Coordinate team involvement with community outreach or service projects.
7. Generate booster club support and assist with departmental fund-raisers.
8. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches.
9. Support and adhere to all institutional policies outlined in the employee handbook.
10. Teach and embrace the five core values of the NAIA's "Champions of Character" initiative.
11. Ensure that all program operations are compliant with Viterbo University and NAIA rules

Are you passionate about coaching and dedicated to developing student-athletes both on and off the course? Viterbo University is seeking a Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach to lead our golf programs with energy, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. This full-time, 10-month position reports directly to the Director of Athletics and offers an exciting opportunity to shape and inspire student-athletes through skill development, strategic competition, and mentorship. This position would begin July 1, 2025, for the 2025-2026 season.

As the head coach, you will be responsible for organizing practices and competitions, fostering positive relationships with student-athletes, collaborating with university staff and alumni, and contributing to the overall success of the athletics department. If you are a motivated and team-oriented leader with a passion for collegiate athletics, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

1. Organize and oversee all aspects of intercollegiate athletic team.
2. Recruit quality student-athletes to Viterbo University.
3. Plan practices, prepare team for competition, coordinate off-season training program.
4. Schedule competition, coordinate travel, and manage budget.
5. Monitor and foster academic progress of student-athletes.
6. Coordinate team involvement with community outreach or service projects.
7. Generate booster club support and assist with departmental fund-raisers.
8. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches.
9. Support and adhere to all institutional policies outlined in the employee handbook.
10. Teach and embrace the five core values of the NAIA's "Champions of Character" initiative.
11. Ensure that all program operations are compliant with Viterbo University and NAIA rules
12. Attend all required departmental, university, and conference meetings.
13. Carry out other responsibilities as delegated or assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred. Background in education, coaching, or athletics administration desired. Experience as a successful high school or college coach is preferred. Understanding and appreciation of Catholic and Franciscan values; demonstrated knowledge of the sport and ability to train and develop student-athletes, commitment to the academic achievement of student-athletes; good written, oral, and interpersonal skills; and proficiency in computer use including Microsoft Office. Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends. Must be authorized to work in the United States. Viterbo University is unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of the Employment Visa.

To Apply: Complete Viterbo University on-line employment application, upload a cover letter, CV/resume, and three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately.

About the University : Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has consistently been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi, world-class education and health care systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: At Viterbo University, we value our inclusive climate and understand that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, constituencies, and those who will help us advance our diversity and inclusion initiatives aimed at creating a university that values student, staff, and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Viterbo University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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