Head Coach Men's Golf

West Liberty University; West Liberty (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

West Liberty University is seeking a Head Coach for Men's Golf to handle program building, coaching, recruiting, and managing various aspects of the team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, leadership abilities, and have a background in coaching at an athletic program.

Benefits

Generous benefits including annual leave and paid holidays

100% waiver for undergraduate tuition for employees and dependents

50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs

Free use of wellness facilities

Free admission to all WLU events

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience coaching relevant athletic programs.
• Collegiate coaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coaches a team of student athletes.
• Develops game strategies and evaluates recruits.
• Manages sports budget and equipment purchases.

Skills

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

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Mission Statement

West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees. Through experiential learning and personalized support, we empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity.

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Mission Statement

West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees. Through experiential learning and personalized support, we empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity.

The Opportunity

West Liberty University is seeking applications for a Head Coach Men's Golf. The Head Coach Men's Golf performs responsible program building including, planning, coaching, recruiting, managing, and directing an institutional athletic program. The Head Coach Men's Golf is responsible for managing various aspects of the athletic team to which assigned, including strength and conditioning, practicing, competing, scheduling, and student athlete retention. Job responsibilities require the ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgement based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. Work activities are performed under limited supervision, working from established policies and objectives. This position exercises judgment in prioritizing, planning, and organizing own work within time, process, and results requirements; has some flexibility to modify workflow based on need and circumstances. Decisions made address non-routine questions and situations, requiring investigation and/or research or procedures.

Essential Functions Of The Position

• Coaches: Team of student athletes
• Develops: Game strategy and position assignments
• Evaluates and Recruits: Qualified student athletes, as well as ensures timely submission of their academic records for admissions.
• Monitors: Students class schedules, grades, and student athlete academic program.
• Manages: Purchases of uniforms, equipment, and supplies; including accountability for expense control of the sports budget.
• Adheres: To all rules and regulations set forth for the team and institution, as well as the appropriate conference and athletic association.
• Collaborates: With personnel in the Athletics Department, attends department meetings and activities, and always represents the institution positively when interacting with the community, alumni, media, and general public.
• Serves: on a variety of university and higher education committees as requested.
  
  

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• At least 1 year of experience coaching in an athletic program relevant to the area of assignment in high school, junior college.
• Collegiate Coaching is preferred
  
  

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal communication and listening skills, with the ability to develop reports.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking abilities, with the capacity to analyze and resolve issues.
• Possess a proactive approach to responsibilities, managing/leading others.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
  
  

Why You Should Apply

West Liberty University offers generous benefits, including approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month and 12-13 paid holidays. Visit the WLU Benefit Page for more details: https://westliberty.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits

For the academic year employees, their dependents, and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition and only employees are eligible for 50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs.

Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.

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West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals. Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment.

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.

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