Head Golf Coach (Men's & Women's) Part-Time

WeCOACH, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance and long‑term-disabilty

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition benefits for employees and for

Job summary

The University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA, invites applications for the Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach to lead both programs, ensuring competitive, standards-based teams within NCAA Division III and the Northwest Conference.

The role requires leading recruiting, practices, budgeting, and compliance, with a focus on athlete development, mentorship, and program integrity. A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's is preferred, and willingness to travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of the sport of golf and the ability to build and sustain competitive programs.
• Strong recruiting, teaching, and coaching skills specific to collegiate golf.
• Excellent organizational, planning, supervisory, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, organization, and supervision for all aspects of the men’s and women’s golf programs.
• Hire, train, and supervise assistant coaches.
• Coach scholar‑athletes by assessing and developing their technical mechanics, course management, and mental preparation; lead operations and tournament management for all home and away competitions.
• Plan, organize, and execute structured team practices, skill instruction, and course management strategies for both seasons.
• Coordinate off‑season player development and strength/conditioning programs.
• Monitor the academic progress of scholar‑athletes, prioritizing academic success and holistic development.
• Maintain professionalism on and off the course toward scholar‑athletes, opponents, coaches, parents, administrators, course staff, and community members.
• Recruiting & roster management: formulate and execute a comprehensive recruitment strategy and manage roster sizes.
• Oversee program budgets, travel, equipment, apparel, and recruiting expenses; coordinate team travel and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference, and university rules and policies.

Skills

Golf knowledge

Recruiting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Teamworks

Golf Genius

PeopleSOFT

Job description

The University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA, invites applications for the Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach to lead both programs, ensuring competitive, standards-based teams within NCAA Division III and the Northwest Conference.

The role requires leading recruiting, practices, budgeting, and compliance, with a focus on athlete development, mentorship, and program integrity. A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's is preferred, and willingness to travel is expected.