Head Coach, Womens Golf

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Wheeling University - Wheeling, WV

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Wheeling University - Wheeling, WV

Description

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Wheeling University, an NCAA Division II Catholic university, and member of the Mountain East Conference invites applications for a full-time Head Coach, Women's Golf. Responsible for fulfilling all position-specific requirements to create a viable NCAA D-II women’s golf program. Must be able to travel out of town for extended time periods and have the ability to work extended hours, such as evenings and weekends. Requirements include a valid, current driver’s license; NCAA Compliance Certification; and First Aid, CPR, and AED certification. Proficient in using recruiting software program Front Rush. Successful candidates must be committed to the academic and athletic success of the student-athlete and be able to support and promote the University's Mission.

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Key Accountability

Coaching

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Job Duties

Trains and prepares student athletes. Teaches sport-specific skills, tactics, and philosophy; schedules and directs practices; conduct sport-specific physical training and conditioning for student athletes both in and off-season. Ensures athletes are making satisfactory academic progress; works with the Faculty Academic Representative, the Academic Coordinator and Registrar to monitor athlete’s grades; establishes and coordinates study halls; provides mentors and tutors as needed; and ensures all student athletes are academically eligible per NCAA and conference requirements and entered correctly into the NCAA Compliance Program, and maintains regular office consultation hours. Other duties as assigned.

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Performance Standards

• Able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to take and give direction
• Can coach athletes regardless of performance level.
• Helps athletes use their talents to achieve key goals.
• Ability to recognize athletes’ potential and works to build on it.
• Supports athletes going outside of their comfort zone.
• Encourages repeating and building upon areas of strength.
• Suggests methods to improve performance.
• Models success behaviors, a positive work manner, and constant self-improvement.

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Key Accountability

Graduate Assistant (GA) Supervision

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Job Duties

Responsible for overseeing GA’s. Includes hiring, training, directing, monitoring and performance feedback. Other duties as assigned.

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Performance Standards

• Gives feedback, instruction, and encouragement.
• Sets standards for professional behavior.
• Creates a positive work environment.
• Communicates what is expected and holds others accountable.
• Ensures there are resources to complete work assignments.
• Builds rapport by listening, talking and encouraging others.
• Promotes cooperation and commitment within the team.
• Manages staff in a way that improves their ability to succeed.
• Coordinates ideas and resources to meet goals.

Qualifications

Key Accountability

Graduate Assistant (GA) Supervision

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Job Duties

Responsible for overseeing GA’s. Includes hiring, training, directing, monitoring and performance feedback. Other duties as assigned.

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Performance Standards

• Gives feedback, instruction, and encouragement.
• Sets standards for professional behavior.
• Creates a positive work environment.
• Communicates what is expected and holds others accountable.
• Ensures there are resources to complete work assignments.
• Builds rapport by listening, talking and encouraging others.
• Promotes cooperation and commitment within the team.
• Manages staff in a way that improves their ability to succeed.
• Coordinates ideas and resources to meet goals.

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Key Accountability

Scouting and Recruiting

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Job Duties

Accountable for scouting and recruiting of future student athletes. Includes following all NCAA, conference and University regulations and guidelines; assessing athletic talent and academic performance of potential student athletes; determining who meets the athletic requirements and University academic standards; and coordinating scholarships per the University’s approved model. Other duties as assigned.

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Performance Standards

• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Able to communicate the University’s mission, vision, and values.
• Maintains an approachable, professional demeanor.
• Builds rapport by listening, talking and encouraging others.
• Capitalizes on formal and informal networks to meet a goal.
• Displays passion and dedication to the University.
• Articulate and outgoing.
• Proficient (or ability to become proficient) with recruiting software.

General Support

Supports the sport’s program. This includes representing the University in all sport-specific activities; assisting the Sports Information Director in the organization of sports information materials such as media guides, press releases and community public relations programs; assists with program budgets; purchases uniforms and equipment; coordinates pre-season medical exams for student athletes; scouts opponents and prepares game plans; establishes itineraries and makes travel arrangements. Other duties as assigned.

• Displays a positive demeanor.
• Capable of prioritizing needs with deadlines.
• Ability to relate to others in a professional, positive manner.
• Promotes events /activities.

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