Golf Coach - Afterschool Sports

Sophie B. Wright Charter School; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sophie B. Wright Charter School is seeking a Golf Coach to lead the school’s golf program in New Orleans. This role oversees practices, games, player development, and the cultivation of a positive team culture.

Responsibilities include planning practices, developing skills, supervising athletes, ensuring safety, and promoting academics while communicating with families and staff and upholding LHSSA rules.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching and/or playing experience in golf preferred.
• Knowledge of golf rules, techniques, and training methods.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate and mentor student-athletes.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct effective practices and game strategies
• Develop student-athletes’ skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship
• Supervise athletes during practices, games, and travel
• Maintain compliance with school, district, and LHSSA rules
• Communicate with players, parents, and school staff
• Organize tryouts and team selection
• Ensure proper care and inventory of equipment and uniforms
• Promote academic success and positive behavior among athletes

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Job description

Position Summary

The Golf Coach will be responsible for organizing and leading all aspects of the golf program, including practices, games, player development, and team culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct effective practices and game strategies


• Develop student-athletes’ skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship


• Supervise athletes during practices, games, and travel


• Maintain compliance with school, district, and LHSSA rules


• Communicate with players, parents, and school staff


• Organize tryouts and team selection


• Ensure proper care and inventory of equipment and uniforms


• Promote academic success and positive behavior among athletes

Qualifications

• Previous coaching and/or playing experience in golf preferred


• Knowledge of golf rules, techniques, and training methods


• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills


• Ability to motivate and mentor student-athletes


• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)


• Background check and Drug Test required

Preferred Qualifications

• High school or club coaching experience


• Experience with strength and conditioning programs