Head Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach

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Head Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach

Salary: $60,000

About Arkansas Tech:

Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor’s School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community. For more information about Arkansas Tech University and the surrounding community, please visit our website at www.atu.edu/hr to find our “Live Here” informational resources.

Position Summary:

Arkansas Tech University seeks a dynamic, proven leader with the experience and skills necessary to serve as head coach of its nationally-prominent NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Golf programs. The successful candidate will inherit a men’s program that has appeared in six NCAA National Championship Tournaments including five-straight from 2017-2022. During that time, the program has also advanced to medal match play each year and captured the 2021 National Championship. The men’s program has also been a mainstay on the regional level with NCAA 15 regional tournament appearances since 2001.

On the women’s side, the program has qualified for six NCAA National Championship Tournaments as a team since 2014. Most-recently, the program advanced to medal match play in 2021. The women’s program has also laid claim to a pair of NCAA Regional Championships and six Great American Conference Tournament Championships.

Both programs have the ability to practice and play as a home course at two premier private golf courses in the State of Arkansas in Chamberlyne Country Club (Danville, Ark.) and the Russellville Country Club (Russellville, Ark.)

This position is responsible for directing all aspects of the men's & women’s golf programs, including GA supervision, recruitment and development of student-athletes, budget development and management, and engaging with members of the university community and citizens of the Arkansas River Valley. He or she will also be responsible for assuring compliance with policies and procedures set forth by Arkansas Tech University, the Great American Conference and the NCAA. The successful candidate will contribute to the ATU Department of Athletics’ nationally recognized culture of community service, oversee the operation of summer camps and cultivate relationships with alumni/community members for the benefit of ATU, the Department of Athletics and the men’s & women’s golf programs.

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Head Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach

Salary: $60,000

About Arkansas Tech:

Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor’s School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community. For more information about Arkansas Tech University and the surrounding community, please visit our website at www.atu.edu/hr to find our “Live Here” informational resources.

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Position Summary:

Arkansas Tech University seeks a dynamic, proven leader with the experience and skills necessary to serve as head coach of its nationally-prominent NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Golf programs. The successful candidate will inherit a men’s program that has appeared in six NCAA National Championship Tournaments including five-straight from 2017-2022. During that time, the program has also advanced to medal match play each year and captured the 2021 National Championship. The men’s program has also been a mainstay on the regional level with NCAA 15 regional tournament appearances since 2001.

On the women’s side, the program has qualified for six NCAA National Championship Tournaments as a team since 2014. Most-recently, the program advanced to medal match play in 2021. The women’s program has also laid claim to a pair of NCAA Regional Championships and six Great American Conference Tournament Championships.

Both programs have the ability to practice and play as a home course at two premier private golf courses in the State of Arkansas in Chamberlyne Country Club (Danville, Ark.) and the Russellville Country Club (Russellville, Ark.)

This position is responsible for directing all aspects of the men's & women’s golf programs, including GA supervision, recruitment and development of student-athletes, budget development and management, and engaging with members of the university community and citizens of the Arkansas River Valley. He or she will also be responsible for assuring compliance with policies and procedures set forth by Arkansas Tech University, the Great American Conference and the NCAA. The successful candidate will contribute to the ATU Department of Athletics’ nationally recognized culture of community service, oversee the operation of summer camps and cultivate relationships with alumni/community members for the benefit of ATU, the Department of Athletics and the men’s & women’s golf programs.

The head men’s & women’s golf coach reports to the director of athletics and performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervision of graduate assistant

Recruitment and development of student athletes

Participation in fundraising is expected

Engaging with members of the university community and citizens of the Arkansas River Valley

Responsible for assuring compliance with policies and procedures set forth by Arkansas Tech University, the Great American Conference and the NCAA.

Contribute to the ATU Department of Athletics nationally recognized culture of community service, oversee the operation of summer camps and cultivate relationships with alumni/community members for the benefit of ATU, the Department of Athletics and the men’s/women’s golf programs.

Other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent ability to grasp and teach golf fundamentals and strategies

Knowledge of the NCAA Division II rules and regulations

A strong public service orientation to work well with faculty, staff, students, and the community

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

Maintain a commitment to academic and athletic excellence Oral and written communication skills

Computer skills

Minimum Requirements:

B.A. or B.S. Degree

Proven golf coaching experience

Current certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use or the ability to get certified

Preferred Qualifications:

Collegiate golf coaching experience

Proven fundraising skills

Eligible to drive on behalf of the State of Arkansas

Demonstrated success in the recruitment and development of student-athletes

Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:

Office

Outside

Regional and National recruiting areas

Ability to lift 50 pounds

To be considered for the position of Head Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach , all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone.

Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/s... to apply now.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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