Head Women's Golf Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Niagara University is a liberal arts university, steeped in the Vincentian and Catholic traditions, with a total enrollment of nearly 4,300 students. Located just a few miles away from one of the world's premier tourism destinations, Niagara Falls, the university occupies a lovely campus overlooking the Niagara River gorge. Its close proximity to major cultural and business centers in Niagara Falls, Buffalo, and Toronto as well as the award-winning Niagara Wine Trail and several nearby cultural destinations make Niagara University an ideal place to work and live. If you'd like to know more, check out all of the NU Facts.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision the Head Women's Golf Coach provides leadership and direction for the women's golf program. Key responsibilities include the recruitment and development of student-athletes, while contributing to the overall educational mission of the University.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide leadership, organization, and supervision for all team practices and competitions
• Recruits student-athletes for the women's golf program
• Instructs methods and strategies and coaches student athletes in the sport
• Makes recommendations for athletic scholarships in conjunction with athletic administration
• Transports and supervises athletes while traveling to away from home contests
• Considered Essential Personnel whose physical presence is required on campus and must also be prepared to address those functions remotely (from off-campus) as needed when operations are restricted or the campus is closed.

• Operate the program under the rules and regulations of the university, the NCAA and the MAAC; understanding that a coach can be suspended for a period of time without pay or terminated if found to be involved in significant or repetitive violations of NCAA regulations

• Maintain confidentiality of information (including but not limited to: student and employee personal information, student grades, etc.), both during and after their employment with the University. Any question regarding the confidentiality of material, should be referred to the supervisor. Any violation shall subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

• Review and apply all policies and procedures outlined in the university's Affirmative Action Plan

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

% of Time

50% Instruct, teach and assist in the development of athletes during practices and contests. Follow and conform to NCAA, MAAC, athletics department and university rules and regulations.

30% Recruit athletes for the following year and make athletics scholarship recommendations.

20% Maintain budget and other administrative duties as assigned. Consistently monitor all employees who report to this position and write a minimum of one performance review annually for each employee.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
2. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
3. Knowledge of teaching techniques and the ability to effectively communicate those techniques to the student athletes.
4. Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary.
5. Ability to drive a personal or university vehicle for the purpose of university business.
6. Ability to receive telephone calls, respond to inquiries and communicate with others by telephone.
7. Ability to travel when necessary.
8. Knowledge of recruiting techniques and the ability to effectively use them.

ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS

The functions of the position usually performed standing, but may require some amount of time sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting, walking, running, carrying and other movements. Tasks involving working on a computer keyboard, computer software applications, involve extensive wrist and hand movement. This position requires traveling. All individuals are required to be able to perform these tasks without significant risk of injury to themselves or others, or to otherwise demonstrate or explain how they can perform the essential functions listed above.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

1. Bachelor degree in related field is required or high school diploma with an outstanding high level amateur or professional playing and/or coaching experience.
2. At least one year of experience coaching golf at the high school, college or higher competitive level or at least three years experience playing golf at the college level or higher.
3. Valid driver's license. License must meet insurance company rules and regulations for driving underwriting criteria.

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