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Basic Functions:

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in organizing, preparing and conducting practices, competitions, and player meetings;
• Recruit student-athletes in accordance with all Denison University, North Coast Athletic Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Evaluate junior golfers for potential fit for programs,
• Assist with the holistic development of golf student-athletes,
• Represent the program and the college to students, parents, alumni, and the general public;
• Assist in managing the daily operations and administration facets of the golf programs – including but not limited to – office administration and organization, equipment and apparel management, hosting of home tournaments, social media, and marketing of both programs for recruiting purposes.
• Actively participate in department-wide fundraising initiatives.
• Assist in all duties as assigned by the Head Coach or the Director of Athletics.
• Assist with all team camps and clinics.
• Monitor academic progress of student athletes.
• Assume proxy head coaching activities should simultaneous travel dates arise with different locations. Assistant Coach will maintain constant communication with, and continue reporting to the head coach during this time.
• Secondary duties as assigned, may include:
  • Teaching an activities course
  • Assisting in game management duties

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the sport of golf and its playing rules, measured by Collegiate playing experience.
• A commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy of athletics, sufficient knowledge of NCAA and NCAC rules and regulations, measured by taking a NCAA rules test.
• A demonstrated ability to successfully recruit, retain, and mentor student-athletes, measured by previous experience.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the year.
• Must have a current, valid driver's license and must be insurable under Denison's liability insurance policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous collegiate coaching experience.
• Knowledge of travel, lodging, planning, and scheduling.
• Good problem solving, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and/or experience in a residential, liberal arts college environment.
• Demonstrable experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to foster a team environment.
• Ability, and desire, to work successfully within a team oriented athletic department.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Pay/Salary: Starting at 35,000.00

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