Head Golf Coach

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Job Title

Head Golf Coach

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Athletic Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

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Job Title

Head Golf Coach

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Athletic Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Provide overall leadership for the sports program including recruiting, skill instruction, student-athlete development, budget management, and developing a competition schedule. Promote a philosophy of educational welfare, sportsmanship and conduct in alignment with the University’s mission. Successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to lead a program with a tradition of academic and athletic excellence, preparing students to be productive people in a dynamic world.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for organizing and directing all aspects of the men’s and women’s golf programs. Administer all phases of an NCAA Division I golf program. Coach, teach and assist in the development of players during practices and competitions. Develop and supervise the student-athletes in the golf program, by implementing strategies to motivate maximum levels of individual and team performance. Recruit and retain academically and athletically qualified student-athletes. 

• Develop and organize recruiting records, logs, and contact information for a sports program per NCAA regulations. Recruits student-athletes and supports future athletes through the admission process Monitors academic progress of athletes to ensure player eligibility.  Demonstrates game techniques and recommends player position assignments. Participates in the pre- and post-workouts. 

• Schedule non-conference games in competitive season. Create long term player development including technical, tactical and physical development of individual players. Organize, prepare and supervise all training practices and game day contests. Responsible for working with athletic administration to place orders for all equipment, apparel, and gear. 

• Work with the assigned sport administrator to schedule and coordinate all travel to practices and tournament competitions. Maintain responsibility for budget control by adhering to operational budgets. Hire, supervise and assign responsibilities of the assistant coach. Undertake public relations and promotional activities appropriate to the position to promote the golf team. 

• Promotes athletic programs through community events, fundraising, public speaking and marketing Teaches fundamentals and strategies of assigned sport at the collegiate-level. Adhere to all Prairie View A&M University policies, guidelines, Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules. Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree

• Five years of coaching experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of and experience in recruiting and coaching at the collegiate level.

Job Posting Close Date:   

• 07/02/2025

 

Required Attachments:  

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional. 

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae 

• Cover Letter 

 

Application Submission Guidelines:   

 

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. 

 

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process. 

 

Background Check Requirements:  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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