Head Coach, Varsity Men's Golf (Spring / Seasonal)

Athenian; Danville (CA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 7,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on campus

Gym access

Pool access

Job summary

The Athenian School is hiring a Head Coach for Varsity Men's Golf (Spring season). You will lead practices, mentor student-athletes, and oversee all golf operations from competition to logistics.

This role requires weekday afternoon availability and a commitment to developing athletes both on the course and in the classroom. Join a close-knit East Bay community that values mentorship, equity in sports, and experiential learning.

Qualifications

• Coaching / Golf Experience: Prior golf coaching or competitive playing experience at the high school (grades 9–12), club, or collegiate level.
• Strong communication with student-athletes, parents, and coaching colleagues.
• Passion for youth development and mentorship in high school settings.
• Ability to commit to a full spring seasonal schedule across weekdays, practices, and match days.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Varsity Golf program to ensure a cohesive, high-quality experience for all student-athletes.
• Foster a high-belonging team culture and support balance between academics and athletics.
• Plan and execute skill-focused practices, drills, and feedback to improve swing mechanics and mental toughness.
• Manage home and away matches, score tracking, and transport logistics; communicate with families and leadership.
• Oversee program operations including equipment, uniforms, and post-match reporting.

Skills

Coaching / Golf

Communication

Adolescent Development

Commitment

Education

CIF Coaching Certification

CPR / First Aid / AED

Concussion in Sports Certification

Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Heat Illness Certifications

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Location: Danville, CA

Reports To: Director of Athletics / Assistant Director of Athletics

Compensation: $6,000 Seasonal Stipend + Campus Perks (Meals, Gym, Pool)

Why Coach at Athenian?

At The Athenian School, athletics isn't just about the scoreboard it’s an extension of our core belief in experiential learning, inclusion, and character development. We are seeking an energetic, mission-driven Head Coach, Varsity Men's Golf (Spring / Seasonal) who loves the game, values positive mentorship, and wants to help build a supportive, competitive team culture where high school student-athletes thrive.

We are looking for a Head Coach who can commit to being fully present with the team throughout the spring athletic season (Monday–Friday). If you’re passionate about player development, equity in sports, and joining a close-knit, welcoming community in the East Bay, we’d love to welcome you to our athletic department!

About Athenian

The Athenian School is an independent college preparatory boarding and day school that serves students in grades 6–12 from throughout the East Bay, California, the U.S., and the world. Since our founding, we have been dedicated to educating students through experiential, collaborative, and interdisciplinary learning. We foster critical thinking and value reasoned discourse and mutual respect. We look forward to meeting you as you consider joining our community!

What You’ll Do & Create

As our Head Coach, Varsity Men's Golf, you will lead the Varsity Golf program to ensure a cohesive, high-quality experience for all student-athletes.

• Foster a High-Belonging Team Culture: Inspire student-athletes to prioritize sportsmanship, team success, and mutual respect on and off the course. Help players navigate the balance between rigorous academic workloads and competitive athletics.
• Lead Practice & Player Growth: Plan and execute skill-focused practices, short-game drills, course management strategies, and individual technical feedback to advance swing mechanics and mental toughness.
• Manage Match Days: Accompany and supervise the team during home and away matches. Handle match management, score tracking, and school van transportation for away events, modeling poise and sportsmanship course-side.
• Oversee Program Operations: Manage team equipment and uniforms, post match results to the league website, and maintain clear, timely communication with families and athletic department leadership.

Who You Are (Core Qualifications)

• Coaching / Golf Experience: Prior golf coaching or competitive playing experience at the high school (grades 9–12), club, or collegiate level.
• Great Communicator: Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to connect authentically with high school athletes, parents, and coaching colleagues.
• Adolescent Mindset: A genuine passion for youth sports and an intuitive understanding of high school student development, positive motivation, and mentorship.
• Reliable & Committed: Ability to commit to a full spring seasonal schedule across all weekdays, practices, and match days.

Required / Preferred Certifications (Can be completed upon hire):

• CIF Coaching Certification
• CPR / First Aid / AED Certification
• Concussion in Sports Certification
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Heat Illness Certifications
• Valid Driver's License & Clean Driving Record (for team van transport)

Perks, Compensation & Community Benefits

• Competitive Stipend: $6,000 seasonal stipend (paid upon completion of the season).
• Campus Life Perks: Complimentary chef-prepared meals on campus during working shifts.
• Athletic Access: Access to Athenian's premier campus facilities, including our fitness center, gym, and pool.
• Professional Network: Excellent networking and leadership experience within the Bay Area independent school athletic community (CAIS / BCL).

Schedule & Availability Needs

• Full-Season Availability: Must be available Monday through Friday during the Spring athletic season (typically February through May).
• Practices & Matches: Weekday afternoons from 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM (or dependent on local golf course tee times).
• Match Travel: Ability to drive school vans and travel to away golf courses (departing as early as 1:30 PM and returning around 7:00 PM).
• School Events: Attendance at the Pre-Season Parent Meeting and Post-Season Athletics Awards Banquet.

NON DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT

The Athenian School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all areas of employment. The School does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.