Head Golf Coach

Morgan State University; Washington; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University is seeking a Head Golf Coach for its NCAA Division I golf program. This full‑time, twelve‑month position will supervise a full‑time assistant coach and oversee all phases of the golf program within the MEAC.

The coach must promote the University’s mission and ensure compliance with NCAA rules. The role requires leadership, strategic planning for practices and competitions, and strong recruiting within NCAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum three years of collegiate golf coaching experience.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• PGA certification required.
• Preferred: Master’s degree.
• USGTF certification may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide skill instruction and concepts to Golf student‑athletes.
• Monitor academic progress and provide support as needed.
• Lead planning meetings to strategize practices and competitions.
• Promote well‑being of student‑athletes (physical, mental, emotional, social).
• Manage golf team budget including travel, meals, apparel, reconciliations.
• Recruit quality student‑athletes within NCAA rules and evaluate via in-person/video/visits.
• Maintain a database of prospective student‑athletes.
• Respond to inquiries within 24 hours.
• Build recruiting schedules within NCAA rules.
• Coordinate official/unofficial visits and documentation.
• Cultivate community relationships for sponsorships and fundraising.
• Coordinate campus community outreach and summer camps.
• Plan professional development for program growth.
• Ensure compliance with Title IX and MSU policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Golf knowledge

Sports psychology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

PGA Certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Driver’s license

Mental Health First Aid certification

Job description

Posting Summary
Job Title Head Golf Coach Division Office of the President Department Athletics Department Work Status Full Time Position Category Staff FLSA Exempt Pay Range Salary Range $60,000 - $70,000 / year Fund Source State Support Job Summary
The Head Golf Coach is a full-time, twelve-month position and supervises a full time assistant coach at Morgan State University – an NCAA Division I institution. The position is responsible for overseeing all phases of the highly competitive Golf Team. The Golf team will compete in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). The head coach must be able to support and promote the University’s mission.

Job Duties

• Provide positive guidance, specific skill instruction and concepts to the Golf student-athletes.
• Monitor the academic progress of the Golf student-athletes and ensure the necessary support is provided as needed.
• Lead planning meetings to strategize and coordinate practices and competition activities.
• Promote and monitor the physical, mental, emotional and social well-being of the Golf student-athletes.
• Manage all aspects of the Golf team budget to include coordinating team travel, meals after home competitions, apparel and footwear purchases, timely reconciliations, etc.
• Recruit quality student-athletes to maintain preferred squad size by means of personal contact and correspondence, evaluating ability in-person and/or by video, and on-campus visits within MSU, NCAA rules.
• Maintain a database of prospective-student-athletes including high school, junior college and transfers.
• Respond to all inquiries received within a reasonable timeframe, preferably 24 hours.
• Build and maintain recruiting schedules within NCAA rules.
• Manage official and unofficial visits of prospective student-athletes, including all associated documentation.
• Create and cultivate professional relationships within the community to build sponsorship and other fundraising opportunities.
• Build and foster relationships with local, regional and national high schools.
• Coordinate community service activities with MSU student-athlete development staff and MSU SAAC.
• Plan and coordinate campus-based summer camps and clinics within NCAA guidelines.
• Participate in professional development opportunities that will translate to growth of the Golf program.
• Ensure compliance and sound judgment with the University’s Title IX and other MSU policies and procedures. Exceptional communication, leadership, time management, and a deep understanding of golf biomechanics and sports psychology
• Manage Morgan State University and personal student-athlete information confidentially and ethically.
• Coordinate game day management as necessary.
• Must be able to travel on an as needed basis.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings (ex. rules education, academic success, head coaches, sport administrator, etc.) as requested.
• Perform other duties, including administrative, as assigned by the head coach, sport administrator and/or the Vice President/Director of Athletics or designee.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education

A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience

• At least three years of collegiate coaching experience in Golf is required.
• Must be certified in CPR/First Aid.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to receive Mental Health First Aid certification within one calendar year of hire date and maintain certification thereafter.
• PGA (Professional Golfers’ Association).

Other Preferences for Consideration

Preferences

• A Master’s degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• 5 years of collegiate Golf coaching experience; NCAA Division I experience head coaching Golf
• USGTF (United States Golf Teachers Federation).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Candidates should be able to provide instruction/feedback to student-athletes while standing or squatting while working outside.
• Candidates must be able to bend, squat and perform other movements associated with coaching a highly competitive, golf program. Candidates should be to walk for long periods of time.
• Candidates must be able to use a computer, laptop, telephone, golf equipment etc.