Head Golf Coach

Primary Purpose

The Head Golf Coach will evaluate, recruit, coach, and mentor qualified
student-athletes who will compete at a high level in the classroom and on the course. The successful
candidate will oversee the organization of all team practices, match and tournament schedules, and
budgets. This individual will put together a comprehensive recruitment plan and will ensure a culture of compliance within all NCAA Division II and Ferrum College rules and regulations, and ensure all
coaches and student-athletes comply with the same. Finally, the successful candidate will serve in an
administrative capacity as needed and directed by the Director of Athletics.

Position Summary:

• Evaluate, recruit, coach, and mentor qualified student-athletes and prepare the team for a full intercollegiate varsity golf experience.

• Oversee all aspects of the golf program operations, including, but not limited to, the development and management of all team practices, match and tournament scheduling, recruitment, academic monitoring, budget,s and the supervision of all volunteer and student assistant coaching staff.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment plan, ensuring a robust and competitive roster from the local, regional, and national landscape.

• Ensure a culture of compliance around all NCAA Division II and Ferrum College rules and regulations, and ensure all coaching staff members and student-athletes do the same.

• Travel locally, regionally, and nationally for all regular-season and post-season events, conference and/or national meetings, and fundraising, alumni, and community events.

• Develop a yearly match and tournament schedule to ensure high-level competition in preparation for conference and NCAA/national competitions.

Primary Purpose

The Head Golf Coach will evaluate, recruit, coach, and mentor qualified
student-athletes who will compete at a high level in the classroom and on the course. The successful
candidate will oversee the organization of all team practices, match and tournament schedules, and
budgets. This individual will put together a comprehensive recruitment plan and will ensure a culture of compliance within all NCAA Division II and Ferrum College rules and regulations, and ensure all
coaches and student-athletes comply with the same. Finally, the successful candidate will serve in an
administrative capacity as needed and directed by the Director of Athletics.

Position Summary:

• Evaluate, recruit, coach, and mentor qualified student-athletes and prepare the team for a full intercollegiate varsity golf experience.

• Oversee all aspects of the golf program operations, including, but not limited to, the development and management of all team practices, match and tournament scheduling, recruitment, academic monitoring, budget,s and the supervision of all volunteer and student assistant coaching staff.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment plan, ensuring a robust and competitive roster from the local, regional, and national landscape.

• Ensure a culture of compliance around all NCAA Division II and Ferrum College rules and regulations, and ensure all coaching staff members and student-athletes do the same.

• Travel locally, regionally, and nationally for all regular-season and post-season events, conference and/or national meetings, and fundraising, alumni, and community events.

• Develop a yearly match and tournament schedule to ensure high-level competition in preparation for conference and NCAA/national competitions.

• Oversee student-athlete academic progress, be available for consultation/support for student-athletes, and direct student-athletes to the appropriate academic professionals to ensure academic success.

• Select and purchase all equipment necessary to ensure a competitive golf program.

• Work with the Director of Athletics and Director of Facilities on the upkeep of the on-campus driving range and all relevant equipment in the golf simulator room.

• Work closely with the Sports Information Director to develop a media plan and be available for interviews and speaking engagements to internal and external constituents.

• Serve in an administrative capacity, as well as other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversight of any volunteer and student assistant coaches.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
Education/Experiences:
A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of coaching experience at the collegiate, club, or high
school level is required. A master’s degree, collegiate playing and/or coaching experience, and PGA
Certification is preferred.
Licenses:
Current and valid driver’s license required.

Other Preferences:

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ferrum, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or other roles on campus.

Interested candidates should submit a resume along with the names and telephone numbers of three references to resumes@ferrum.edu or mail to Human Resources, Ferrum College, P.O. Box 1000, Ferrum, VA  24088.  Background check required.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

All applicants must complete the online Ferrum College Employment Application by clicking here.

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