Head Mens and Womens Golf Coach

Job Summary:

As an integral member of the Athletic program, the Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach is primarily responsible for coaching and instructing the Men’s and Women’s Golf teams of Spartanburg Methodist College. The Coach also recruits and manages the team in accordance with the rules of the NAIA, the mission and values of Spartanburg Methodist College, and serves as an advisor to the Athletic Director regarding all issues pertaining to the Men’s and Women’s Golf teams. The Coach must execute all the responsibilities of this position with unfailing integrity, a commitment to excellence, and an emphasis on the academic success and growth of the student-athletes in the program.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Plan and implement a program of intercollegiate Men’s and Women’s Golf in accord with the standards and goals set by the College.
• Train and develop student-athletes into a Golf team of at least 15 men and 10 women to represent the College with skill and sportsmanship.
• Develop and implement strategies for motivating student-athletes to perform at maximum levels as both individuals and a team.
• Instruct student-athletes on personal and athletic development, including counseling team members in academic and disciplinary matters, when appropriate.
• Work closely with all College departments to advance student-athlete academic progress and potential.
• Schedule and conduct training of student-athletes during regular practice sessions.
• Create long-term player development plans for the technical, tactical and physical development for individual members of the team.
• Oversee conditioning and training of student-athletes in conjunction with the Athletic Trainer to ensure that student-athletes are physically prepared for competition.
• Evaluate and recruit qualified student-athletes.
• Develop a recruitment plan with the Admissions Office and Financial Aid Office to attract excellent student-athletes to meet the recruiting goals of the College and participate fully in implementing the plan.
• Schedule games, practice times, facility, and vehicle usage.
• Participate in fundraising efforts that benefit the athletic programs of the College.
• Supervise all aspects of the work of volunteer coaches.
• Attend staff meetings involving members of the Athletic Department.
• Attend games and provide support to other coaches.
• Manage the budget for the Men’s and Women’s Golf programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and President of the College.
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of the College and the NAIA.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information discretely.
• Ability to work well with individuals with diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational skills and efficiency in recordkeeping.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with members of the College community and members of the public.
• Attention to detail and follow through.
• Ability to work independently to perform assigned tasks.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate school vehicles.
  
  
  

Working Conditions:

Work is performed outdoors. While performing the duties of this position, the employee will work a schedule set by the needs of the position. The employee will be required to travel with the team.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, and move around the campus.
• Manual and physical dexterity and visual acuity are needed to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper documents.
• Sufficient near vision acuity to read information appearing on a computer display screen, in hand­ written form, and printed on paper.
• Adequate hearing and verbal abilities to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Education: Master's Degree preferred, Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience: Coaching experience at the college level or participation in intercollegiate athletics.
  
  
  

About the College: Founded in 1911, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution serving a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection. Since its founding as the first co-op school in the nation, SMC has remained dedicated to its mission to connect education and employment. After over 100 years as an Associate Degree granting institution, the college launched its first bachelor’s degree in 2019. SMC is growing significantly, adding new programs, and consistently evaluating operations because of a campus-wide commitment to innovation and a passion for designing all campus programs to serve its student population intentionally. Today, the college’s emphasis on education and employment includes a unique professional development concentration comprised of eight required courses for students seeking associate and bachelor’s degrees. SMC is committed to its student demographic and believes that global impact is possible through their success.

Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting, hiring, and promotion of faculty and staff members.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federal E-Verify program.

SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.