Position Information
Men's Golf Assistant Coach
7689
F2340
Position Information
Men's Golf Assistant Coach
Apply Now7689
F2340
Administrative and Professional Faculty
Full Time
Intercollegiate Athletics
300032 - Men's Golf
Commensurate with Experience
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Position Summary Information
Mission We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives. Vision To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world. Who We AreLocated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
James Madison University, a Division I Member of the NCAA and Sunbelt Conference, is seeking a Men’s Golf Assistant Coach. This position is a full-time, 12-month position with a full comprehensive benefits package. The anticipated start date is upon first availability.
The responsibilities of the Assistant Men’s Golf Coach include but are not limited to: coaching, daily instructions with the team, recruiting, player development, transportation of players to and from practice, facility up-keep, overseeing academics of players, equipment apparel orders and compliance with NCAA, Sunbelt and JMU regulations.
Required: A bachelor’s degree A qualified candidate will possess the skills in teaching course management to student-athletes and helping them on course in tournaments. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills and will possess initiative and leadership. The ability to guide and support James Madison University student-athletes in their quest for excellence-academically, athletically and socially as they prepare for productive and meaningful lives. The ability to establish a good rapport and effective working relationships with student-athletes, parents, administrators, faculty, staff and the community. Preferred: Candidates should preferably have previous coaching/playing experience and the ability to recruit high level student-athletes at the Division I level.Â
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Posting Detail Information
11/06/2023
11/21/2023
Yes
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.  We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.  Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
Notice of Availability – Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportThe Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information.The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically http://www.jmu.edu/publicsafety/clery... can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913.
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James Madison University record compared to the conference
School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
---|---|---|---|
Georgia Southern University | 1 of 14 | 29 | 1000 |
University of South Alabama | 2 of 14 | 98 | 993 |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette | 3 of 14 | 140 | 994 |
Troy University | 3 of 14 | 88 | 975 |
Coastal Carolina University | 5 of 14 | 105 | 979 |
Arkansas State University | 6 of 14 | 76 | 1000 |
University of Louisiana at Monroe | 7 of 14 | 104 | 985 |
James Madison University | 8 of 14 | 127 | 1000 |
Texas State University, San Marcos | 8 of 14 | 117 | 986 |
University of Southern Mississippi | 10 of 14 | 78 | 986 |
Georgia State University | 11 of 14 | 164 | 975 |
Appalachian State University | 12 of 14 | 171 | 1000 |
Marshall University | 13 of 14 | 184 | 992 |
Old Dominion University | 14 of 14 | 206 | 1000 |
James Madison University record compared to the conference
School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
---|---|---|---|
University of Louisiana at Lafayette | — | — | — |
University of Louisiana at Monroe | 1 of 13 | 85 | 1000 |
Texas State University, San Marcos | 2 of 13 | 83 | 1000 |
Arkansas State University | 3 of 13 | 114 | 1000 |
Georgia Southern University | 4 of 13 | 88 | 992 |
University of Southern Mississippi | 5 of 13 | 128 | 974 |
University of South Alabama | 6 of 13 | 132 | 1000 |
Old Dominion University | 7 of 13 | 94 | 1000 |
James Madison University | 8 of 13 | 76 | 1000 |
Georgia State University | 9 of 13 | 116 | 1000 |
Troy University | 10 of 13 | 141 | 1000 |
Marshall University | 11 of 13 | 194 | 1000 |
Coastal Carolina University | 12 of 13 | 159 | 1000 |
Appalachian State University | 13 of 13 | 239 | 983 |
James Madison University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
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2025-2026 |
Carter Cheves |
|
– | – |
2024-2025 |
Carter Cheves |
– | – | |
2023-2024 |
Carter Cheves |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
Carter Cheves |
– | – | |
2021-2022 |
Carter Cheves |
– | – | |
2020-2021 |
Carter Cheves |
– | – | |
2019-2020 |
Jeff Forbes |
– | – | |
2018-2019 |
Jeff Forbes |
– | – |
James Madison University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
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2025-2026 |
Tommy Baker |
– | – | |
2024-2025 |
Tommy Baker |
– | – | |
2023-2024 |
Tommy Baker |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
Tommy Baker |
– | – | |
2021-2022 |
Tommy Baker |
– | – | |
2020-2021 |
Tommy Baker |
– | – | |
2019-2020 |
Tommy Baker |
– | – | |
2018-2019 |
Tommy Baker |
– | – |
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