Job Details
: Job Location: Edmond, OK 73034,
Position Type: Staff,
Salary Range: $58,656.00 - $58,656.00 Salary/year,
Job Category: OTRS Classified, The
Description
The Golf Operations and PGA Coach should be an expert in teaching
and coaching, tournament management, player engagement, technology,
and communications. This individual will play a major role in the
successful retention and graduation of UCO PGM Students, develop
required reports to the PGA of America, maintain the program’s
standards established by the PGA of America, provide golf and
in-class instruction, and promote the growth of the UCO PGA Golf
Management program.
Position Classification:
Regular, full-time, salaried, exempt and benefit-eligible staff
position. For more benefit information visit
Why Work at
UCO?
General Schedule:
Position typically works Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm in-office at
UCO's main campus in Edmond, Oklahoma. This position may require
some nights and weekends.
Department Specific Essential Job Functions:
The Golf Ops and PGA Coach daily operational responsibilities are
based on multi-dimensional objectives:1. Delivering diverse
experiential learning experiences.2. Meeting the goals of the PGM
program and standards established by the PGA of America.3.
Increasing engagement between the PGM program, and the UCO and the
regional golf community.
Retention:
The student-centric focus is based on delivering a transformative
experience during the student’s time on campus. The individual will
be responsible to:
- Develop PGM student’s individual golf skills.
- Provide educational and professional club fitting.
- Review student work experience and provide feedback.
- Provide individual and group lessons to PGA Golf Management
students.
- Work with Recruiting/Player Development Coordinator and
instruct Player Development activities to help students pass the
PAT, including providing individual instruction and creating game
improvement plans.
Engage and support the weekly operation of the UCO PGA Golf
Management Student Association.
Monitor and ensure that students are meeting the necessary
requirements and milestones outlined by the PGA standards.
Program Operations:
The standards established by the PGA of America, establishes the
baseline for the operation of the UCO PGA Golf Management Program
and its Goals. The individual will be responsible to:
- Manage student cohort with annual seminar schedules and PGA
education.
- Maintain accurate student and program records as required by
the PGA of America.
- Ensure student roster & cohorts meets the PGA Standards
with proper documentation.
- Manage Internship reporting and documentation.
- Teach PGM classes (Master’s or Terminal Degree Required).
- Maintain club fitting equipment and update technologies in both
Golf Sim Labs (Rooms 137 & 126).
- Develop and ensure club repair policies and procedures are
being followed
Community Engagement:
The Golf Ops and PGA Coach is responsible for growing the synergy
of the UCO PGA Golf Management Program and Students with the
College of Business and the UCO Community. The individual will be
responsible to:
- Develop and administer the successful operation of the annual
PGA Golf Management Fund-raising tournament.
- Work with the UCO Foundation for tournament website management,
social media and alumni engagement and program support.
- Conduct “Growth of the Game” initiatives for UCO faculty,
staff, students, and the regional golf community.
- Assist in the delivery of the UCO PGA Golf Management Program
recruiting efforts.
Qualifications Required:
Requires a bachelor’s degree in related field to this position plus
2+ years of relevant professional experience. Class "A" PGA or LPGA
Membership. A valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain a valid
driver’s license within thirty days of hire, is required for this
job. Ability to travel by vehicle locally, statewide and/or out of
state. Reliable transportation is required to travel to different
sites across the assigned territory. If using personal vehicle,
proof of insurance must be provided.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
Master’s or Terminal Degree
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Broad knowledge and experience in the golf industry is
required
- Ability to play and teach the game of golf.
- Proficiency in computer software applications, including
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Access;
QuickBooks; Unknown Golf or other golf tournament management
applications; Teaching & Coaching software like SportsBox AI,
V-1, Trackman, Foresight Sports, etc.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the
ability to create detailed and professional reports, budgets,
letters, etc.
- Working knowledge of golf club repair and fitting equipment and
techniques.
- Ability to multi-task, organize activities, meet deadlines, and
conduct events.
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
effectively.
- Ability to work independently and with individuals from diverse
backgrounds, interests, and education levels.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may
be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform essential functions.