Head Coach - Women's Golf

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Start Time

Varies

End Time

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Hours Per Week

18.75 hours per week

Days Worked (Check all that apply)

Varies

Salary

Anticipated Start Date

Spring semester 2026

Anticipated End Date

In accordance with the APSCUF CBA for Non-Faculty Athletic Coaches

Position Summary Information

| Position Purpose |
The Department of Athletics at Lock Haven invites applications for a Head Women’s Golf Coach (part-time, 50%), who possesses the coaching expertise and organizational skills needed to work with all aspects of a successful NCAA Division II Athletics program.

Lock Haven is an NCAA Division II Institution with 21 varsity sports programs (Field Hockey and Wrestling are NCAA Division I programs), as part of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. | | Description of Duties |
This is a part-time, 50% permanent position which requires the organization and supervision of various aspects of the women’s golf program with an emphasis on recruitment of qualified student-athletes with a commitment to academic success, ability to relate to student-athletes, compliance with NCAA, PSAC, and Lock Haven rules and regulations, scheduling, CPR
certification, practice and game planning, strength and conditioning, scouting, budget management, fundraising, community engagement, camps and clinics, and other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director, to include but not limited to operations, events, and special program design and coverage. | | Decision Making |
Head Women’s Golf Coach who possesses the coaching expertise and organizational skills needed to coordinate, oversee, and organize all aspects of the program. | | Fiscal Responsibility |
Head Women’s Golf Coach who possesses the coaching expertise and organizational skills needed to coordinate, oversee, and organize all aspects of the program. This includes all budgeting for scholarships, operations, and other fundraising. | | Supervisory Responsibility |
The Head Women’s Golf Coach may oversee student workers and/or volunteer coaches as applicable. | | Minimum Requirements Profile |
- Bachelor’s degree is required. - Applicants must have a minimum of one year of coaching as a Head or Assistant Coach at the intercollegiate or high school level.

| | Preferred Qualifications |
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population.

| | Applicant Rating Criteria | | | Knowledge, Skills & Abilities |
A thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance with the rules, regulations and policies of NCAA, PSAC, and other applicable affiliations is required. | | Essential Functions |
Ability to demonstrate and teach current skills and techniques required of athletes competing in the sport. Ability to travel for the purpose of recruiting student-athletes and team competition. |

Posting Detail Information

| Open Date mm-dd-yyyy | 12/03/2025 | | Close Date mm-dd-yyyy | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
For full consideration, applications must be received by January 9, 2026. Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Completing this search is contingent upon available funding. | | Background Clearances |
Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment. | | Diversity Statement |
At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:
• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals. | | Title IX/Clery |
The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.ed...), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University’s crime statistics, which is available in a publication called “Annual Security Report”, please contact Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University – Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University – Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu.... Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020. | | About Commonwealth University of PA |
The Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.

We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.

We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.

We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond. | | Quick Link | https://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com... |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. Transcripts 2. Professional Licenses/Certifications 3. Additional Transcripts

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest degree you have attained?

   • High School
   • Associate Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • ABD
   • Doctorate Degree

2. * Do you have a minimum of 1 year of coaching as a Head or Assistant Coach at the intercollegiate or high school level?

   • Yes
   • No

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