Boys' Varsity Golf Head Coach

Allegan Area ESA; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a high school golf coach to lead planning, coaching, and development of a competitive golf program. The role requires directing activities for 6-12th grade athletes, coordinating staff, and maintaining program standards per MHSAA rules.

You will communicate with players, parents, and community partners, while promoting academics and character development across the team. Starting March 1, 2026, salary is Schedule C based on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required with preferred teaching certification.
• Golf coaching experience at the high school level preferred.
• Ability to direct planning, preparation and coaching for the entire golf program.
• Knowledge of MHSAA rules and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct the planning, preparation and coaching activities of the entire golf program.
• Coordinate and teach golf skills and strategies to build a competitive program.
• Assemble and guide a cohesive high school coaching staff.
• Communicate effectively with players, parents, community and schools.
• Lead in-season and out-of-season practice/conditioning for 6-12th grade.
• Support academics, behavior, and character development in players.

Skills

Golf coaching experience

Communication with stakeholders

Budget planning

AED/CPR First Aid training

MHSAA rules knowledge

Leader development

Season planning (in-season/out-of)

Recruitment & scholarships

Education

High School Diploma

Teaching certificate preferred

Job description

We believe that every student can learn and that our staff play a critical role in that learning. Our staff inspire, engage, and empower every student, every day. We support our students to build the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Our staff challenge students intellectually and nurture their JOY of learning.

You will enjoy working at PCS if:

You want to be part of a productive, supportive learning community. You love to get into the craft of teaching and learning, and value the human connection that is unique to the profession.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma, teaching certificate preferred
• Must have high school golf playing & coaching experience, post secondary experience preferred.
• Direct the planning, preparation and coaching activities of the entire golf program.
• Know, follow and stay up to date on all MHSAA rules.
• Create a positive environment, culture, connection, structure and consistency with athletes and staff.
• Stay current in coaching methods.
• Coordinate and teach golf skills and strategies to build a competitive program.
• Assemble and guide a cohesive high school coaching staff
• Be able to effectively communicate with the various golf stakeholders including players, parents, community, staff, Wolverine Conference coaches and golf courses.
• Experience dealing with difficult situations.
• Be able to take and pass MHSAA required AED, CPR, First Aid Training, CAP 1 & 2 training and rules meetings.
• Responsible for maintaining an inventory of all equipment and supplies.
• Experience with establishing a budget and ordering for yearly needs.
• Strong personal/social skills with the ability to effectively communicate using a variety of media and methods.
• Willingness to lead and develop sub-varsity programs to feed a successful varsity team.
• Possess the ability to motivate athletes/coaches to work toward program philosophies and goals.
• Coordinate in-season and out-of-season practice/conditioning opportunities for 6-12th grade.
• Knowledge of college recruitment, placement, and scholarships.
• Effectively support academics, positive behavior, and character development in all players.
• To assist the Athletic Dept. in planning and organization of promotion and participant recruitment and recognition programs pertaining to the sport.
• Attend the appropriate meetings pertaining to golf as scheduled by the Michigan High School Athletic Association and the school, i.e. rules, clinics, scheduling, league and Plainwell Athletic Department Meetings.

STARTING DATE: March 1, 2026

SALARY: Schedule C based upon experience.