Head Coach, Men's and Women's Golf

The Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach is a full-time position responsible to the Director, Intercollegiate Athletics. This individual must possess proven leadership abilities in planning, organizing, and administering a golf program and maintaining a high degree of academic and athletic excellence within the program. Tyler Junior College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and home to 70 National Championships. The Athletics department at Tyler Junior College plays an integral role in the success of student-athletes and is widely recognized as one of the premier two-year intercollegiate athletic departments in the nation. Primary Responsibilities Program Leadership Direct all aspects of the golf program, including planning, organizing, and administering team operations. Develop and implement the teams’ philosophies in coordination with assistant coaches. Establish team culture, discipline standards, and performance expectations. Coaching & Player Development Plan and conduct practices, workouts, and game preparation. Evaluate player performance and provide instruction for skill development. Foster leadership, sportsmanship, and personal development among student-athletes. Assisting as needed in the student athlete drug education, counseling and testing programs. Promote academic success while monitoring academic progress in collaboration with academic support services. Encourage community engagement and leadership opportunities for players. Recruiting Develop and execute recruiting strategies to identify and attract qualified golf athletes. Build relationships with high school, junior college and 4-year coaches. Coordinate recruiting visits, evaluations, and communication with prospects. Ensure recruiting practices follow all rules of the conference, region and NJCAA. Staff Management Hire, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches and support staff. Delegate responsibilities related to recruiting, scouting, and player development. Foster collaboration among coaching staff, athletic trainers, performance staff, and academic support. Program Administration Manage the golf program budget, equipment, and travel logistics. Coordinate scheduling of games and practices with athletic department leadership. Maintain compliance with all departmental, institutional, conference, and NJCAA guidelines and regulations. Community & Institutional Engagement Represent the university at athletic events, alumni functions, and community outreach activities. Support fundraising initiatives and program promotion. Maintain a positive public image for the golf program and institution. Other duties as needed or as assigned by the Director, Intercollegiate Athletics. Secondary Responsibilities Compensation includes instruction of two sport-specific athletic courses. Additional courses will result in additional compensation. COMPETENCIES Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Collaboration/Teamwork, Customer Service, Decision-making, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Multi-tasking, Written Communication, Organizational Skills, Presentation /Public Speaking, Time Management SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES Direct Supervision Work Environment:Regular work required outside of normal business hours. Work is primarily conducted in an outdoor setting Physical Demands:Sitting, walking, standing, lifting, driving, repetitive motion Travel Required:Yes - Moderate If travel is required, candidate must have and maintain a current valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Required Education Bachelor’s Degree in a related field Required Experience Three years of experience coaching or playing at an advanced level Preferred Education Master’s Degree in a related field EXPECTATIONS Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public. Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities. Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee. NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands. #J-18808-Ljbffr