Director of Golf

Job Details Job Type Administrative Salary Range $70,000 - $75,000 Start Date As soon as possible FLSA Status Exempt Application Deadline Oct 23, 2026 Contact Please submit an online application Job Description Position Summary: LIU is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead its NCAA Division I men's and women's golf programs as Director of Golf. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, this full-time position, based on the Post campus, is responsible for the overall direction, leadership, and development of the golf programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to building a competitive and inclusive team culture, fostering the academic and athletic success of student-athletes, and upholding the values and standards of LIU Athletics. Key Responsibilities : Oversee personnel and budgeting for both the men's and women's golf programs. Serve as head coach, and direct, all aspects of the men's golf program, including training, game planning, and competitive performance. Recruit, evaluate, and retain student-athletes who embody the academic and athletic standards of LIU. Support student-athlete development on and off the court, including academic success, leadership, and well-being. Ensure program compliance with all NCAA, Northeast Conference (NEC), and LIU regulations and policies. Oversee the management of men's and women's golf team operations, including (but not limited to) budget, travel, scheduling, and equipment. Hire, supervise, and develop assistant coaches and support staff. Coordinate scouting, video breakdown, and opponent preparation. Engage with alumni, campus departments, and community partners to promote the program. Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and mutual respect within the team. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years of successful collegiate coaching experience, preferably at the NCAA Division I level. Demonstrated success in recruiting and developing student-athletes. Strong understanding of NCAA rules and regulations. Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required. About LIU Post: LIU Post campus is a scenic, historic, and scholarly campus that offers a small-school environment with the access and resources of a major metropolitan university. The University's 350+ acre campus is located on the estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 27 miles east of New York City on Long Island's Gold Coast. The campus houses the Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine, the first professional School of Accountancy, an AACSB-accredited Business School, and an award-winning theater program. LIU is home to the world-renowned Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and the Shark Stadium, where supporters gather to cheer on the Sharks' Division I athletic program. LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.