Club Sports Head Disc Golf Coach

Sacred Heart; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT, is seeking a Head Disc Golf Coach for its club team. This part-time role runs from September 1 to May 15, overseeing recruitment, practice planning, and coaching during games. The coach leads skill development, manages team activities, and ensures safety and well-being of student-athletes.

Responsibilities include mentoring players, attending competitions, and representing the program at community events. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years coaching at high school, prep, junior, or collegiate level.
• Willing and available to work nights and weekends (majority of games Fri-Sun).
• Experience with diverse staff, including college-age students.
• Must maintain coaching certification or have ability to acquire certification.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and retain players and evaluate potential recruits.
• Plan and conduct practices to improve performance.
• Coaching during games and provide strategic guidance.
• Manage team activities and administrative duties.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and athlete well-being.
• Foster communication between players, coaches, and staff.
• Represent the team at community events and build program support.
• Uphold the university's mission and values.

Skills

Coaching

Instruction

Team management

Communication

Recruiting

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Coaching certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Head Disc Golf Coach is responsible for recruiting and retaining players, planning and conducting practices, coaching during games, and managing other administrative responsibilities associated with the team. This part-time position runs from September 1st to May 15th each academic year.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of club activities and overall team management.
• Focus on skill development, offering individual and group instruction tailored to improve performance.
• Aid in identifying and recruiting talented players, attending competitions, and evaluating potential recruits.
• Provide guidance and support to athletes while fostering a positive and motivating environment.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, support injury prevention and management efforts, and promote overall athlete well-being.
• Facilitate clean and effective communication between players, coaches, and support staff.
• Represent the team in community events, fostering good public relations, and building support for the program.
• Consistently demonstrate positive sportsmanship and conduct that reflects the University’s mission and values.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 1-3 years of coaching experience at the high school, prep, junior, or collegiate level
• Must be willing and available to work nights and weekends, as the majority of games are Friday-Sunday
• Possess experience working with diverse staff, including college-age students
• Must maintain coaching certification or have the ability to acquire certification
• CPR/First Aid Certification

Unusual Working Conditions

Weekdays and weekends are required

Pre-Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.