"Head Men's Golf Coach"

Head Men's Golf Coach

Salary Range: $13,000.00 - $15,000.00 Salary

Position Type: Seasonal

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Description

Job Title: Head Men's Golf Coach/ Part Time

Division: Academic Affairs Department: Department of Athletics

Reports to: Assistant Vice President for Athletics

Employment Status: Part Time, 12 months

JOB SUMMARY:

The Head Men's Golf Coach/Part Time is responsible for administering, promoting, coordinating, and continually improving the men's golf program. This position reports directly to the Associate Director of Athletics.

Lasell University invites applications for the 12-month, part-time position of Head Men's Golf Coach. Lasell University is a member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) and the NCAA Division III and offers 19 varsity sports (9 for men and 10 for women). Lasell's 50-acre campus is located in Newton, MA, a community located ten miles west of Boston.

Responsibilities

The Head Men's Golf Coach will direct all facets of a competitive NCAA Division III men's golf program with a special emphasis on recruitment/retention of appropriate student-athletes; specific tasks include but are not limited to: practice and game preparation; budgeting; academic support; scheduling of practices and games; fundraising; supervision of assistant coach(es); alumni engagement and ensuring the general welfare of the student-athlete. It is required that the candidate has a thorough and complete understanding of all NCAA Division III philosophies and regulations and will adhere to these at all times. Regular day, evening and weekend hours are required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred. Previous coaching experience is strongly preferred. Proficient knowledge of NCAA Division III rules is required. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the overall education of student-athletes; a solid work ethic; the ability to work independently; strong organizational skills and the ability to interact positively and professionally within the department, the campus, and the community.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Please forward a letter of application, current resume, and reference names to: employment@lasell.edu

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Fulfill all tasks attendant to the overall management of the team and do so in a manner that is consistent with the educational mission of Lasell University and embodies the educational philosophies of the Department of Athletics and the National College Athletic Association (NCAA).
2. Promote the positive development and growth of student-athletes: academically, athletically and personally; and monitor academic progress of student-athletes to ensure eligibility and progress towards a degree.
3. Recruit and retain student-athletes for the team in accordance with Lasell University and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Guidelines.
4. Understand and adhere to all Lasell University, NCAA and Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) bylaws, rules, policies and protocols.
5. Coordinate all practice and training sessions for the team and prepare the team for competition.
6. Provide input to the Assistant Vice President for Athletics regarding team budget and manage budget effectively.
7. Work collaboratively with all professional members of the Lasell Community; and all members of the Athletic Department, including: athletic trainers, Director of Athletic Communications and event management staff.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility: Assistant coaches and student team managers.

Tier Structure: Subject to the completion of a Remote Work Agreement, this is a Tier 2 - Hybrid/flex position primarily requiring on-campus work while allowing for some remote work as approved by the supervisor as well.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE JOB:

Minimum Education level: Bachelor's Degree

Computer skills: Microsoft Office

Other Requirements of the Job: Prior coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level; knowledge of NCAA Division III guidelines; and desire to build a strong Division III program, are required qualities.

CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION OR LICENSURE REQUIRED BY THE JOB: Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification required.