University Job Title: Head Coach Bargaining Unit: None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group) Time Type: Full time Duration Type: Regular Compensation Grade: athletics Wage Ranges: Click here to see our Wage Ranges Work Location: Central Campus Worksite Address: 20 Tower Parkway New Haven, CT 06511 Work Week: Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard) Searchable Job Family: Athletics Total # of Hours to be Works: 37.5
Position Focus: Serves as Head Coach for Division 1 Intercollegiate Men's Golf Program.
Essential Duties: 1. Develops a varsity program within the parameters of the structure and regulations of the Ivy League, the NCAA, and the University. 2. Develops and determines the recruitment program for and final selection of athletic talent for the University. 3. Formulates and sets policies governing the strategies of play and conditioning of student-athletes and ensures such goals are met. 4. Trains and conditions student-athletes; determines the mental and physical condition of student-athletes and changes training methods if warranted. Independently determines and shapes the strategy, technical aspects, and game preparation; teaches team concepts. 5. Oversees such areas as recruitment; fund-raising; performance of athletes; contest management; and administrative details required to carry out contests. 6. Supervises and directs activities of Assistant Coaches and support personnel. 7. Manages the team budget. 8. Promotes a positive image of the athletics program in the New Haven community, at the University, for alumni, and on a national level. 9. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and five years of experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience and knowledge of NCAA regulations.
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Knowledge of effective coaching techniques and best practices.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Ability to work in a diverse work environment and to establish and maintain effective work relationships with school administrators, parents, students and alums.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Ability to organize and manage all facets of the program includes recruiting, scouting, individual instruction, budget planning, monitoring academic progress and success of student-athletes, and general day-to-day operations.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Ability to lead and work independently as well as within a team environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Required Skill/Ability 5:
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches and athletic and university administration. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Travel required.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Professional certification in water safety, advanced life-saving, health services, first aid, CPR or other areas may be required for some positions.
Drug Screen: No Health Screening: NoSelected incumbent must have successful completion of a DMV check, a valid driver’s license and a car available.
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