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Head Golf Coach (Men's & Women's)

Employer
University of La Verne
Location
La Verne Central Campus

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

Functional Title:

Head Golf Coach (Men's & Women's)

Position Type:

Administrative/Professional

Appointment Type:

Regular

FTE %:

100

Work Schedule (if atypical):

Hours include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Job Description Summary:

To plan, organize, direct and evaluate all phases of competitive intercollegiate Men’s and Women’s Golf programs. To understand the role of Division III athletics in the educational process and recruit quality student-athletes which will reflect and represent the quality of the University of La Verne.


The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement.

If you’re passionate about these values, join us at the University of La Verne!

Specific Duties:

  • Responsible for coaching; recruiting qualified student-athletes; planning, organizing, conducting and supervising regular practice sessions and contests.
  • Annual recruitment goal of 4-6 student athletes for both the men’s and women’s programs, respectively.
  • Responsible for monitoring of, and accountable for, overall budget administration for both Golf programs.
  • Maintain and update the inventory of equipment, uniforms and materials needed to successfully operate both Golf programs.
  • Develop the contest schedule and coordinate all team travel arrangements both Golf programs.
  • Assign responsibilities to and supervise all work for assistant coach(s) and graduate assistant(s).
  • Mentor, counsel and monitor academic progress of student-athletes in both Golf programs.
  • Responsible for compliance of NCAA, SCIAC, and University of La Verne rules and regulations.
  • Develop and maintain positive alumni and community relations.
  • Responsible for fundraising as necessary to supplement the funding of a competitive intercollegiate Golf program for both the men and women.
  • Assist the Athletics Department with fundraising endeavors.
  • Interact with all other college constituencies.
  • Serve as an Academic Advisor for student-athletes on the team as an informed consumer of advising concepts and academic policies, includes supporting academic events like SOAR, etc.
  • Perform other duties, summer duties, special projects and other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • The ideal candidate should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven recruiting skills and must have a commitment to academic success and student-athlete well being.
  • This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with a strong preference given to those with a Master’s degree.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years previous college coaching experience with demonstrated success.
  • A valid California drivers license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • First Aid and CPR Certifications are desired.

Benefits Summary:

Salary will be commensurate with experience and internal equity. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

Location:

La Verne Central Campus

Number of Vacancies:

1

Posting Number:

2018-190703SA

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Organization

The University of La Verne is a 124 year old, independent, comprehensive, doctoral granting institution in southern California with an emphasis on research and publication. Classified by Carnegie as a Community-Engaged University, La Verne offers high quality, liberal arts and professional degree programs at the undergraduate to doctoral levels to traditional-age and adult learners. The main campus is located in La Verne, 35 miles from downtown Los Angeles, along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.

The University is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution with 40% of the student population identifying itself as “Hispanic/Latino,” 55% students of color, 10% international students, and a large proportion first-generation. All programs have high retention and graduation rates for underrepresented minorities.  The University has a strong commitment to diversity and places a high priority on creating an environment that supports the growth and success of underrepresented and underserved populations.

The La Verne Experience is at the center of a strategic plan that is focused on serving an ethnically and economically diverse student population, one that is representative of the demographics of California.  The La Verne Experience pedagogical features include learning communities, theory-to-practice, experiential learning, community engagement and reflective practice.  Two prominent annual rankings of America’s Best Colleges - U.S. News & World Report, and Forbes Magazine recognize the University of La Verne as one of the nation’s top national universities. 

For more information regarding the University of La Verne, visit our website at http://www.laverne.edu.

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