Assistant Coach of Golf (Men & Women)

Charlestonsouthern; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in South Carolina seeks an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach to support the Head Coach in advancing the Division I athletic programs. This role involves training student athletes, recruiting, and operational duties to maintain compliance with NCAA standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree, coaching experience, and a strong commitment to the academic and Christian mission of the university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience coaching the relevant sport at various levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with training, game planning, and mentoring student athletes.
• Collaborate with staff to promote the department's mission.
• Conduct recruiting efforts and ensure compliance with NCAA regulations.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Team Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Windows

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: NORTH CHARLESTON, SC

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach

Summary: Reporting to the Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach the Assistant Golf Coach will be a contract employee. The Assistant Coach will uphold and assist the Head Coach, his vision, and the mission of Charleston Southern University’s Division I Men’s and Women’s Golf programs. The Assistant Coach will understand and embrace the academic and Christian mission of Charleston Southern University, including the role that Athletics serves to support that mission.

Work Performed:

Program Assistance

• Collaborate with Athletic and Administrative staff to advance the goals/mission/core values of the University and department
• Provide Christ-like mentorship of student athletes in accordance with the mission and values of the University
• Enables the achievement of quality, competitive sports program and supports the educational goals of individual student athletes by demonstrating a coaching philosophy which encourages those goals and promotes an environment conductive to both
• Follows the standards set forth by the Head Coach as it relates to a positive image in the areas of personal behavior, conduct, and appearance on and off the University campus, participating in community and professional organizations, representing the University at professional meetings and on community committees
• Understanding of NCAA, Big South Conference, and CSU rules and regulations governing member institutions
• Disciple and assist with character development of student athletes

Coaching: Training and Game Planning

• Assist in skill instruction, player development, coaching practices of student athletes concerning tactical and technical strategies
• Ability to effectively scout and game plan for tournaments
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach
• Assists the head coach with supervising student-athletes during practice and competition

Recruiting

• Contribute in all recruiting efforts of program and identifying potential student athletes to fill needs in order to enhance the program
• Conduct unofficial and official visits following approval from the CSU Compliance Department
• Remain current and proactive in NCAA and conference legislation on recruiting practices and guidelines

Program Operations

• Protect the integrity of the sport coached and the reputation of the intercollegiate athletics program of the University by ensuring that recruiting activities, student-athlete eligibility determination, scholarships and financial aid programs, scheduled practice sessions, and related activities governed by the NCAA are in compliance with NCAA rules and regulations as well as applicable conference rules and University policies.
• Oversee on campus housing efforts of student athletes in Liaison with CSU Compliance Department
• Assist head coach with other administrative duties as assigned

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Minimum Qualifications:

Essential Job Functions: Regular, on-time attendance; applicants must have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 lb; applicants must be available to work nights and weekends; applicants may be required to work in inclement weather, applicants must attend mandatory coaches and departmental meetings. Certain jobs at Charleston Southern University may require specific physical and/or mental abilities and the hiring manager will provide additional information and provision of requests for reasonable accommodation if needed.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience: Coaching relevant sport at the high school, collegiate, and/or professional level and experience competing in relevant sport at the collegiate or professional level. Applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Windows and MS Office, and the ability to quickly learn and work with new computer software systems. Must be able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.