Graduate Assistant Golf Coach

Job Summary

Position Summary

• Reports to the Head Golf Coach.
• Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in carrying out all activities necessary to accomplish the objectives of the golf program within the guidelines of the NCAA, Conference, and the University.
• Support by coaching student-athletics, recruiting, monitoring student athlete academic progress, scheduling, managing travel and scholarships and overseeing the discipline, conduct and image of the student-athlete.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspect of the golf program that would include:

1. Course instruction
2. Practice planning and preparation
3. Recruitment of qualified student-athletes and scouting

• Monitoring progress for the golf team's academic progress.
• Responsible for all aspects of tournament planning for home tournaments.
• Assist in managerial decision of scheduling, travel arrangements and supervision of student-athlete's.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Candidate must be accepted into one of the following Graduate Programs:

1. Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2. Master of Education (Med)
3. Master of English (MA)
4. Master of Exercise Science (MS)
5. Master of Medical Practice Management (MS)
6. Master of Sport Management (MS), Master of Theology (MA)
7. Master of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

• Qualified candidate must show demonstrated coaching success, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience as a college student-athlete preferred or minimum of 2-years coaching experience.

Compensation

• Tuition grant covers the cost of 18 credit hours (usually 6 courses) per academic year.
• Yearly stipend

Educational Value

• Will develop written and oral communication skills through correspondences with coaches, players and faculty/staff members.
• Will develop leadership and management skills needed to aid coaches and players on and off the golf course.
• Will gain logistical experience while assisting in scheduling and travel arrangements.
• Will identify and apply appropriate ethical practices in decision making in accordance with the University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Will gain hands on experience that will help prepare for post graduate life.