Assistant Men's Golf Coach
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Sports and Recreation / Fitness
Posted on June 5, 2023
Summary:
VCU Athletics is seeking a talented Assistant Men's Golf Coach to:
- Successfully recruit academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes;
- Coach and train student-athletes at the NCAA Division I level to prepare them for competition in local, regional and national arenas;
- Evaluate prospective student-athletes, including international student-athletes;
- Maintain accurate files of current and prospective student-athletes and required NCAA, A10, and University paperwork;
- Assist with travel involved with recruitment, games/matches, and tournaments;
- Assist with monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes;
- Assist the head coach with the golf annual budget;
- Assist with operation and management of a home golf tournament;
- Assist with ordering of equipment or supplies; and Operating and translating data from golf specific technologies.
Typical Duties
40% Coaching
Essential
30% Recruiting & Evaluating Prospective Student-Athletes
Essential
20% Administrative Duties
Essential
10% Other duties as assigned.
Essential
Typical Education and Experience
Minimum hiring standards include:
- A bachelor's degree;
- Valid driver's license;
- Knowledge of NCAA, A10, and University regulations regarding NCAA Golf; and
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred hiring standards include:
- Previous playing experience at collegiate level or comparable in the sport of golf;
- Proficient with social media; and
- Operating knowledge of golf specific technologies and interest in using them to develop golfers.
Typical Licensure
Must have First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications or achieve certifications within 30 days of hire.
Typical Physical and Cognitive Requirements
Physical Demands and Activities:
Light lifting (<20 lbs.) - Essential
Pushing/pulling - Essential
Standing - Essential
Sitting - Essential
Repetitive motion - Essential
Emotional Demands:
Fast pace - Essential
Average pace - Essential
Multiple stimuli - Essential
Frequent change - Essential
Intense customer interaction - Essential
Mental/Sensory Demands:
Memory - Essential
Reasoning - Essential
Hearing - Essential
Reading - Essential
Analyzing - Essential
Logic - Essential
Verbal communication - Essential
Written communication - Essenti
Salary Range: Up to 50,000
Position Details:
Department: Athletics
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Exempt
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Liz French
Contact Email: frenchea@vcu.edu
Contact Phone: 804-827-0794