Golf Head Coach - Athletics

Holyoke Community College; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Holyoke Community College is seeking a Golf Head Coach to lead and administer all phases of the intercollegiate program. The role includes recruiting athletes, organizing practices, and supporting the academic success of student-athletes while complying with NJCAA rules and college policies.

The position is part-time and stipend-based, requiring evenings and weekend hours, with no health benefits. Candidates must have an associate degree, knowledge of golf, and strong communication skills to

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate degree required.
• Knowledge of the sport of golf as student-athlete and/or coach.
• Knowledge of recruitment and student-athlete development.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license.
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Recruit quality student-athletes; establish recruiting strategy and materials.
• Organize, prepare and conduct team practice sessions.
• Direct, motivate, and advise student-athletes for competition.
• Establish program and student-athlete goals and policies.
• Communicate proper techniques, fundamentals, and team strategies.
• Represent the college with good sportsmanship and collegiality.
• Monitor and support academic success of student-athletes.
• Meet with Athletic Academic Advisor to monitor academic progress.
• Develop competition schedules with Athletic Director.
• Coordinate with four-year schools to assist student-athlete transfers.
• Ensure compliance with NJCAA eligibility and handbooks.
• Attend coaching staff meetings and manage paperwork with director.

Skills

Knowledge of golf

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Night/weekend availability

Valid driver’s license

Diversity awareness

Education

Associate degree

Job description

The Golf Head Coach is responsible for administration of all phases of an Intercollegiate program including, but not limited to: recruiting quality student-athletes; organizing and training athletes for successful competition, monitoring and supporting the academic success of the student-athletes; This is a professional head coaching position and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of all governing bodies, Region XXI, and Holyoke Community College.

Recruitment

• Establish a recruiting strategy and procedures to include: preparation of recruiting letters and material, in person contact via telephone, zoom, etc. with athletes coaches, parents, guardians. Establish a comprehensive list of prospective student-athletes and regularly contact them about attending Holyoke Community College.

Coaching

• Organize, prepare and conduct team practice sessions to train and prepare for competition.
• Direct, motivate, and advise student-athletes to prepare for competition.
• Establish program and student-athlete goals.
• Establish and enforce team and college policies.
• Effectively communicate proper techniques, fundamentals, and team strategies.
• Represent the college in a positive manner by demonstrating good sportsmanship and collegiality.

Administrative

• Meet with the Athletic Academic Advisor in monitoring academic progress of student-athletes.
• Work with Athletic Director in developing competition schedule.
• Develop relationships with four-year coaches and implement a plan to assist students in
• transferring.
• Demonstrate an understanding and adhere to NJCAA eligibility and compliance, as well as applicable coach and student-athlete handbooks.
• Attend and participate in coaching staff meetings.
• Work with Director or designee in make sure student-athlete paperwork is completed.
• Communicate with Director on uniform and/or equipment needs as necessary.

REQUIRED:

• Minimum of an Associate degree required;
• Knowledge of the sport of golf as student-athlete and/or coach;
• Knowledge of recruitment and student-athlete development.;
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work nights and weekends;
• Valid driver’s license;
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.

Part-Time, Non-Benefited Position

Hourly Rate: Stipend

Hours: Up to 18.5 hrs./week; Daytime, evening, weekend availability required.

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.