CLASSIFICATION: Administrative – 10 months
DEPARTMENT: Athletics & Recreation
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SYSTEM JOB TITLE: Director

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the Assistant Director of Athletics for Operations & Events.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Coaching staff and student-athletes as appropriate

POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Golf Coach is responsible for all phases of an NCAA Division III athletic program. The head coach must direct and manage the operations of the men’s and women’s varsity golf programs achieving predetermined goals and objectives set in conjunction with the Director of Athletics and Recreation. These include the development of student athletes, the recruitment of qualified student athletes, team management and operations, budgeting, management of assistant coaches and execution of team goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understand and comply with NCAA Division III, Landmark conference, and University rules and regulations

Demonstrate a philosophy that emphasizes the academic priorities of Moravian student-athletes while monitoring student-athletes' academic progression

Implement a comprehensive recruiting plan for the identification and recruitment of qualified student-athletes

Develop and implement plans and strategies for practices and competition in collaboration with local golf courses based on course availability.

Schedule competition, make transportation and lodging arrangements for team travel

Manage the men’s and women’s golf operating budgets

Evaluate program effectiveness

Demonstrate sensitivity to individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and a commitment to a diverse community

Event supervision based on the needs of the University.

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education - Bachelor's degree required, masters preferred

Experience - Coaching at the intercollegiate level preferred with preference given to those with head coaching experience. Experience as a golf pro or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to carry out the duties of this position.

Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check and have a valid drivers' license with the ability to be insured by the university.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Must be detail-oriented and well organized. Strict confidentiality of information pertaining to the office and alumni is essential.

Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered.

First Aid and CPR certifications are desired.

ATHLETIC CORE VALUES:

Commitment: We are committed to our student-athletes, teams, and to the institution. A strong work ethic and good character are non-negotiables to meet the goals of our athletic department and our 23 NCAA Division III teams.
Opportunity: We strive to maximize each and every person's potential. Being a Moravian student-athlete means you will have the opportunity to compete and excel in all facets of the collegiate experience including but not limited to: academics, athletics, and world experiences while immersed in an innovative community.
Respect: We will foster an environment of respect for ourselves, to our teammates, to our community, and to our opponents. We recognize the importance of diversity, integrity, honesty, and personal growth and believe in the power of a team.
Excellence: We will show up and hold ourselves and others to this standard. The Moravian Athletics standard believes in continuous improvement, competitive success, and exceeding expectations in all that we do.

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and resume to the online application by clicking “Apply Now”. Please attach documents as a PDF file.

Moravian University's mission is to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. In support of this mission, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

As part of Moravian University's institutional values, all employees contribute to upholding our "Community Standards and Expectations", which emphasize respectful engagement, accountability, inclusion, and lifelong learning.

Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation against any applicant for employment or admission on the basis of a characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please see Moravian University's Equal Opportunity and Title IX "nondiscrimination statement" for additional information.

Please visit moravian.edu/benefits to review benefits offered at Moravian University.*

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions, minimum outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.

We welcome applicants of all abilities and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process or in your role, we encourage you to reach out to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527. View the "standard physical demands" for positions at Moravian University.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

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