High School Golf Head Coach

University of Denver; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Academy is seeking a part-time seasonal High School Golf Head Coach for the spring season. Responsibilities include leading the golf program, coaching players, planning practices, coordinating space, and supporting recruitment while ensuring safety and supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), a valid license, and alignment with the academy’s mission. The role involves transporting the team to events and fostering competitive success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Demonstrates integrity with sensitive information.
• Strong knowledge of golf rules, strategies and techniques.
• Understanding of fitness, safety and equipment in sports.
• Patient, enthusiastic and positive attitude.
• Valid driver's license.
• Aligns with St. Mary's Academy mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the Golf Program.
• Teach fundamental and advanced golf skills to athletes for competition.
• Plan and conduct practice sessions to improve performance.
• Collaborate with athletics to secure practice and tournament spaces.
• Lead meetings, events, and schedules with supervision.
• Support recruitment and retention of team members.
• Transport team to practices and meets by school bus.
• Ensure program maintains a high level of competitive success.

Skills

Leadership

Patience

Positive attitude

Motivation & coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description: For this part-time seasonal position (spring season) as the High School Golf Head Coach, practices are held after school. Your passion for the sport and ability to motivate and inspire players will contribute to their growth and success on and off the course. Candidates are expected to attend an orientation meeting and complete all certifications as required by the athletics department, including but not limited to CPR/First Aid, concussion training, bus certifications, and mental health training.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction for the Golf Program.

• Teach fundamental and advanced athletic skills to athletes in order to prepare them for competition.

• Plan and conduct practice sessions to improve player performance.

• Understand how to increase student-athlete proficiency in enhancing and advancing athletic abilities specific to their sport.

• Collaborate with the athletics department to find practice space and tournament space.

• Ensure the program is led by encouraging a high level of competitive success.

• Support recruitment of student participation and focus on retention for the team.

• Drive the team to and from practices and meets using school buses.

• Lead all golf meetings, events, practices, schedules, and ensure proper supervision is always provided.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education and qualifications should include the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Can manage sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality

• Have an excellent understanding of the rules, strategies, and techniques for the sport.

• Knowledgeable about physical fitness, safety, injury, and sports equipment.

• Patience, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.

• Valid driver's license.

• A sense of resonance with the St. Mary’s Academy mission.

Salary/Benefits:

This is a part-time seasonal position and the stipend range for this position is $4,500-$5,000 depending on experience. Benefits are not provided for this position.