HEAD COACH

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Head Coach for its Division I Men’s Golf program. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to NCAA standards. Responsibilities include managing coaching staff, recruiting student athletes, and ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to shape the future of the program.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years NCAA coaching experience required.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Experience in fundraising activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all aspects of a Division I Men’s Golf program.
• Manage recruitment and retention of student athletes.
• Promote the Men’s Golf program through marketing activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Public Relations

Fundraising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

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Position Number 8101973

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name ATHLETICS

Location Code ATHLETICS - GENERAL PROGRAM (03300A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties And Responsibilities

The Head Coach is expected to exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior in the execution of the duties and responsibilities of the position consistent with the mission and integrity of the institution, conference, and NCAA . The responsibilities of the head coach will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for planning, supervision, and coordination of all aspects of administering and coaching a Division I Men’s Golf program in compliance with NCAA and conference rules and regulations.
• Coordinates practice planning, match preparation, athletic conditioning; develops a competitive schedule; provides leadership for practice and match strategies.
• Manages Men’s Golf coaching staff.
• Directs recruitment and retention of student athletes.
• Organizes travel arrangements for practice, match and/or events and required documentation for the staff and team members including expense reports.
• Adheres to NCAA , Loyola University, and conference affiliation rules and regulations and responsible for maintaining a culture of compliance as evidenced by actions of staff members in the program.
• Works closely with Academic Support and Student Development units, responsible for the overall success, performance, and conduct of the Men’s Golf program in the areas of academics, athletics and student athlete conduct, and the recruitment, growth and development of student athletes.
• Promotes all aspects of the Men’s Golf program, the Athletics Department, Loyola University of Chicago through marketing and public relations activities; oversees creation and distribution of team/alumni fund raising mailings/events, public relations and other sport-related assignments; participates in community outreach and fund raising activities.
• Oversees department-wide Golf fund-raising tournament.
• Assists with Golf marketing, promotions, and game-day activities.
• Assists with the management of the Loyola Athletics summer camp program.
• Performs other duties as requested.
  
  

Minimum Education And/or Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree and three to five years of NCAA coaching experience in designated sport required. Thorough understanding of and compliance with NCAA rules and regulations and commitment to the mission of Jesuit higher education. NCAA Division I experience desired.

Qualifications

PGA preferred.

• Knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA and conference rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to sport.
• Demonstrated effective leadership, communication, organizational, interpersonal, public relations and fundraising skills, and the ability to be aligned with the mission & identify of a Jesuit institution.
• Demonstrated experience with the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment and the ability to recruit and retain academically qualified high caliber student-athletes with a strong commitment to the academic achievement of student-athletes
• Strong teaching and coaching skills with proven ability to lead and manage staff; motivate student-athletes to maximize athletics performance and develop them scholastically and individually consistent with the higher education values of the university.
• Effective communication and organizational skills are required with the proven ability to communicate constructively with student-athletes and demonstrated commitment to student-athlete welfare.
• Ability to build and maintain interpersonal positive relationships with student-athletes, staff, and alumni.
• Efficient in budgetary matters; experience in managing and participating in fundraising activities and summer camps.
  
  

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

Same as previous

Computer Skills

Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet and email applications.

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles Yes

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

Physical Demands Lifting, Carrying, Standing

Working Conditions Irregular Hours, Exposure to Inclement Weather

Open Date 05/08/2025

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $66,900/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $32,230/ann

Special Instructions to Applicants

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here .

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy .

Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/32871

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