Part-time Head Coach - Women's Golf (NCAA Division I)

Jersey City, NJ 07306

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Overview

Salary Range

$14,000.00 - $15,000.00 Salary/year

Position Type

Part Time

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Part-time Head Coach - Women's Golf (NCAA Division I)

Jersey City, NJ 07306

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Overview

Salary Range

$14,000.00 - $15,000.00 Salary/year

Position Type

Part Time

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Description

About Saint Peter’s University

Saint Peter’s is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Established in 1872, the University blends a unique learning experience shaped by rigorous academics, internships that provide real-world experience, community service, and a genuine, caring community that supports alumni long after graduation. Saint Peter’s offers more than 50 undergraduate majors as well as master’s level and doctorate programs.

Summary Description:

The Head Women’s Golf Coach is responsible for organizing and directing all aspects of the women’s golf program. This individual must demonstrate the ability to lead a program with longstanding tradition of excellence in both athletics and academics by preparing its student-athletes of assuming roles of leadership and service in their future.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Administer all phases of an NCAA Division I golf program.

• 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, working directly with the Admissions Department.

• Monitor student-athletes academic progress.

• Promote a philosophy of educational welfare, sportsmanship and conduct in alignment with the University’s mission.

• 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.

• Have direct contact with Residence Life for student-athlete housing and needs.

• Responsible for placing orders for all equipment and gear needed for the season with the Equipment Manager, to be finalized with the Sr. Associate AD for Business and Finance.

• Coordinate all travel with the Sr. Associate AD for Business and Finance.

• Maintain responsibility for budget control by adhering to operational budgets.

• Hire, supervise and assign responsibilities of assistant coaches.

• Undertake public relations and promotional activities appropriate to the position to promote the golf team.

• Adhere to all MAAC and NCAA rules and regulations.

This is a part-time position paying a maximum of $15,000 a year.

Qualifications

Qualification Standards:

• Commitment and sensitivity to the needs and dynamics of a culturally diverse student body that includes a large percentage of first generation and low-income students.

• Creative, innovative and self-motivated individual with the ability to work creatively in an atmosphere of limited resources.

• Commitment and sensitivity to the Jesuit and Catholic ideals that form the mission of Saint Peter’s University; and willingness to integrate these ideals into all aspects of the Athletics Department.

• 50% instruct, teach and assist in the development of players during practices. Follow and conform to NCAA rules and regulations.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience: 

Preferred a minimum of five years successful coaching experience in golf at the college or professional level. Knowledge of MAAC and NCAA rules and regulations for compliance. Public relations skills; excellent interpersonal and communications skills; and excellent organizational skills. Have the ability to deal with students, faculty, staff, alumni, boosters, college administrations and all media outlets.

Licenses:

• Must have a valid driver's license, in good standing. 

Working conditions:

Flexible work hour, including evenings, weekends and travel during the academic year and summer recruitment periods. Practice during the week. The coach must be able to work in varying weather conditions including:

• Heat, cold, wind and rain.

Work is performed in a variety of environments including:

• Outdoor golf courses and practice facilities.

• Driving ranges and training areas

• Office settings for administrative responsibilities

• Competition venues and tournament sites.

Physical requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during practice rounds and tournaments

• Ability to lift and carry golf equipment.

• Ability to drive a van and golf cart

• Ability to work outdoors for prolonged period in various weather conditions.

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