Upper School Girls Golf - Varsity Head Coach

Pace Academy; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 3,500 - 5,500; Part time

Job summary

Pace Academy in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Varsity Head Coach for Upper School Girls Golf for the 2026-2027 fall season. This is a part-time, seasonal appointment reporting to the Director of Athletics, with responsibilities including driving the team to practices and matches and organizing practice pairings.

The ideal candidate will lead with a coaching philosophy aligned to Pace’s mission, uphold GHSA regulations, and promote student-athlete development through effective leadership and communication.

Qualifications

• Possess a coaching philosophy aligned with Pace Academy mission.
• Strong commitment to the student-athlete concept.
• Golf experience with understanding of USGA rules and etiquette.
• Effective leadership and coaching skills.
• Good communication with players, parents and the Athletics Department.
• Energy, creativity, self-motivation and a team-player mentality.

Responsibilities

• Drive golf team to practices and matches; organize pairings for practice.
• Supervise/evaluate player performance and etiquette during practice sessions and qualifying rounds (grades 9-12).
• Collaborate with the assistant coach and supervise the team at events.
• Represent Pace Academy and the golf program in a professional manner and within the bounds of good sportsmanship.

Skills

Coaching

USGA rules

Leadership

Communication

Golf knowledge

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Upper School Girls Golf - Varsity Head Coach

Part-time Regular Atlanta, GA, US

UPPER SCHOOL: GIRLS GOLF – VARSITY HEAD COACH

Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Ga., with an enrollment of 1,115 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school strives to provide an environment that cultivates a spirit of service, respect for diversity, global citizenship, and character. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents, faculty, and staff have a sense of belonging. At Pace, we hire culturally competent and responsive candidates who believe in the critical importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the life of a school and can effectively incorporate those principles in their professional roles. Pace actively seeks candidates from historically underrepresented populations.

Pace is hiring a Varsity head coach for the Upper School girls golf team for the 2026-2027 fall season. This position reports to the Director of Athletics.

WORK HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS: A part-time, early-August to early-October season appointment. On/off-campus responsibilities include off-campus practices and weekday matches for 2-3 hours on Mondays and/or Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays and/or Thursdays. All coaches are employed on an annual basis and continued employment is based on season review conducted.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The head coach is responsible for supporting various aspects of the golf program, including driving the team to practices/matches. The coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Pace Academy and Georgia High School Association (GHSA).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Possess and maintain a coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the mission of Pace Academy

A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept

Golf experience and understanding of the USGA rules of golf/basic etiquette

Effective leadership and coaching skills

Good communication skills with players, parents and the Athletics Department

Energy, creativity, self-motivation and a team-player mentality

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drive golf team to practices, if needed; organize pairings for practice; supervise/evaluate player performance/etiquette during practice sessions/qualifying rounds (grades 9-12)

Collaborate with the assistant coach and supervise the team at events

Represent Pace Academy and the golf program in a professional manner and within the bounds of good sportsmanship

This is a temporary, seasonal position that is compensated with a coaching stipend.

See more about Pace Academy Athletics at www.paceacademy.org/athletics/about-pace-athletics.