Job Title:

Head Men's Golf Coach

Department:

Director of Athletics

Job Title:

Head Men's Golf Coach

Department:

Director of Athletics

Job Description:

The Head Men’s Golf Coach is responsible for all aspects of a competitiveNCAADivisionIIIgolf program. This position requires a proven coaching background at the collegiate level with success in recruiting and retaining student-athletes. Strong relational skills with internal and external constituents are critical. This position requires flexibility to travel and work evenings and weekends. This is a full-time 10-month position.

Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Understand and comply with all rules and guidelines set forth by theNCAADivIII, Rhodes College,SAA(Southern Athletic Conference) and Rhodes College Athletics, working with compliance office to make sure programs and student-athletes are complying with all rules and regulations regarding compliance issues. All athletic staff should score a minimum score of 75 on theNCAARules Test.

• Complete all credit card reconciliations, email correspondence and returning of phone calls in a timely manner, meeting deadlines as directed.

• Develop teams which are competitive within the conference, region, and nation by maximizing student-athletes talents. Support the educational goals of individual student-athletes with a coaching philosophy encouraging and promoting success in the classroom and in the field of play.

• Inventory, manage and update equipment and assist with management of all game and practice facilities utilized by the team and department.

• Select, supervise, evaluate and guide the professional development of assistant coach staff.

• Manage operational budget while demonstrating fiscal responsibility and support of cost containment initiatives while overseeing the purchase of inventory, uniforms, equipment, facilities maintenance/upgrade and travel.

• Establish a competitive schedule, coordinate team travel and maintain compliance with college guidelines pertaining to class hours missed.

• Evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes while maintaining correspondence with prospects through phone, email and in-person visits.

• Collaborate with College and athletic units, including admissions, financial aid, medical services, academic support, judicial affairs, compliance and development.

• Supervise student athletes in the varsity weight room.

• Regular attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• This position requires a valid driver’s license, a good driving record and must be insurable by the College’s insurance carrier.

• Must have served as a head, assistant, or head college golf coach.

• Must communicate effectively with all types of people and establish and maintain a strong working relationship with students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff and other college personnel.

• Must have the ability to work responsibly with minimal supervision.

• Must have knowledge ofNCAArules and regulations.

Physical Demands:

Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The position involves both inside sedentary work and work on different fields and on other fitness environments while coaching and training situations with student-athletes. Lifting required (ie., set-up of scorers’ table, etc.), some manual labor is expected. Evening and weekend hours in all types of weather, with travel is necessary.

​ A complete application includes a cover letter and a resume.

Rhodes offers an excellent benefits package and a great working environment. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce.

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