Assistant Coach, Women's Golf

Assistant Coach, Women's Golf  - (ATH00000430)

Description

 

Salary Range: 

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

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Assistant Coach, Women's Golf  - (ATH00000430)

Description

 

Salary Range: 

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

This position will serve as an Assistant Women's Golf Coach and is responsible for supporting the program by assisting in all aspects of teaching, coaching and evaluating student-athletes under the discretion of the Head Coach. Additionally, this position is responsible for coordinating and implementing all operational, logistical administrative functions, including team travel, expensing, team meals and all other operational relevant to the team. This position will assist the Head Coach in all areas of running a successful and competitive Division I golf program.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as an assistant coach in all aspects of teaching, coaching, evaluating and working with student athletes in the sport of golf; Assisting in all aspects of practice and player development including coaching JV tournaments.
   

• Coordinate team travel arrangements, administrative and budget/expensing responsibilities. Planning and executing all transportation, lodging, securing travel advances and assisting with team meals and other needs before, during, and follow up. Assist in overall ops of the golf program, creative initiatives and administration. 
   

• Represent the SMU Women's Golf as a liaison for administrative meetings and with other internal departments (i.e. Creative, Public Relations, Fundraising, Marketing, etc)
   

• Act as liaison with all team organizational and technical software, including but not limited to: TeamWorks, ARMS, and Microsoft Office, Photoshop and Adobe
   

• Other duties as assigned by Head Coach

 

Qualifications

 

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s is required.

Work experience in the golf industry preferred. Division I experience is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations is essential.  

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time
• Bend, squat, crawl, climb, kneel
• Walk for distances
• Reach above shoulders
• Handle objects (dexterity)
• Carry/lift over 25-50 lbs

Deadline to Apply:

August 21, 2025

EEO Statement

SMU is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

 

Primary Location

: USA-TX-Dallas

Job

: Athletics

Organization

: Athletics

Schedule

: Contractual

Shift

: Staff

Employee Status

: Individual Contributor

Job Type

: Full-time

Job Level

: Day Job

Travel

: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Posting

: Aug 7, 2025, 2:01:10 PM

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