Head Golf Coach

Gary Community School Corporation; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gary Community School Corporation seeks a Head Golf Coach to lead the high school golf program at West Side Leadership Academy. You will design practices, mentor players, and coordinate travel for games, while upholding school policies.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and a commitment to the academic and personal growth of student-athletes within the athletic department.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate commitment to student-athlete academic success.
• Strong knowledge of golf fundamentals and coaching methods.
• Ability to mentor and supervise students and assistant coaches.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate practices and travel for games home and away.
• Assist athletic director with scheduling and program activities.
• Promote positive public relations and maintain program compliance with policies.

Skills

Patience

Passion

Leadership

Perseverance

Good communication skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 6/10/2025
• Date Available: 08/01/2025
• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 6/10/2025
• Location: West Side Leadership Academy
• Date Available: 08/01/2025

PURPOSE STATEMENT

To provide a high school golf program to meet the needs of students in the GCSC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by this position.

• Patience
• Passion
• Leadership
• Perseverance
• Good communication skills
• Communication
• Mentoring
• Imagination
• Tutoring
• Observation
• Positivity
• Service Learning Projects

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Students & Assistant Coaches.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:

The Head Golf Coach is responsible for all aspects related to conducting practices and games, working on individual player development, supervising pre-season and conditioning programs, assisting with, promoting, and maintaining positive public relations. Successful candidate must be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and be committed to their personal growth and social development. Successful candidate must be fully committed to all GCSC, State, and National policies and procedures.

Skill in:

• Demonstrate knowledge of golffundamentals and programs
• Use of technology and media assistance to enhance the golf program
• Experience in coaching and applying disciplinary requirements

Ability to:

• Complete and assist the Athletic Director with a meaningful schedule
• Plan and coordinate practices and travels for games home and away
• All other assigned duties and assignments relating to the athletic department

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A High School Diploma is required. College degree is preferred. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, and should have previous coaching experience.

Preferred IHSAA Courses

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The FUSE studio is a non-traditional classroom, designed around flexible student learning spaces.

Drug Test

Background and CPS Check

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