Assistant Golf Coach

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bangor (ME); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A well-known educational institution in Bangor, Maine is seeking an Assistant Golf Coach to support the Head Golf Coach in instructing athletes on sport fundamentals and sportsmanship. The candidate will assist with recruiting, academic monitoring, and teaching strength and conditioning. Relevant experience at the high school or intercollegiate levels is required. This role provides a unique opportunity to develop young athletes and ensure their success both on and off the course.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in playing or coaching at the high school or intercollegiate level.
• Coaching licenses, certifications, and badges preferred.
• Ability to assist players with their swings and short game.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Golf Coach in coaching responsibilities and instructing students.
• Monitor academic progress and conduct of student-athletes.
• Recruiting and scouting off-campus and organizing practices.

Skills

Coaching

Knowledge of golf rules

Ability to use Front Rush software

Strength and conditioning

Education

B.A. or B.S. degree

PGA Member

Job description

Description

The Assistant Golf coach will assist the Head Golf coach in the areas of instructing students on sport fundamentals, sportsmanship, and leadership, film, scouting, recruiting, academic and conduct monitoring, and strength and conditioning.

Example of Duties

Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Coaching responsibilities as assigned by the head coach, to include instructing students on sport fundamentals, setting goals, setting clear expectations, and providing feedback to students.
• Assist in the organization, preparation, and coaching of the Husson Golf Team to include attendance at all practices, scrimmages, and matches.
• Recruiting and scouting off-campus, attendance at pre-season training.
• Implement the basic principles and policies of the athletic governing bodies (NCAA / NAC / ECAC) and Husson University.
• Assist in monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes to ensure they are meeting academic course requirements and providing guidance and instruction to students to ensure success.
• Assist in monitoring the conduct of the student-athletes and teaching athletes to work together.
• Assist with recruiting to include on-campus tours, phone calls, front rush management, and off-campus viewing.
• Assist in teaching athletes on strength and conditioning and provide general instruction of the team.
• Responsibility to meet on a daily basis with the head coach concerning all areas of instruction, training, scrimmages, matches, and recruiting activities.
• Directly responsible to the head coach for all related assignments concerning the golf program.

Qualifications

Education: B.A. or B.S. degree and/or PGA Member required.

Experience: Proven experience in playing or coaching at the high school or intercollegiate level. Coaching licenses, certifications, and badges preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Working knowledge of the rules of golf and the ability to assist players with their swings and short game. The ability to work with Front Rush recruiting software, and the ability to create film sessions with both individual members of the team and the full team. Must also possess the skills to function well in a variety of support roles that interact positively with the administration, faculty, coaching staff, student-athletes and other on-campus and off-campus communities. The normal work environment includes outdoor weather conditions on a daily basis with regard to both practices and matches.

Supplemental Information

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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