FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salaried; Exempt; Administrative; 8 months
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for supporting the intercollegiate golf programs, including but not limited to coaching, recruiting qualified student-athletes, fundraising, camps, developing schedules, budget management, building community support for the program, monitoring academic progress of student athletes, and knowledge of applicable NCAA rules. Employment will follow the golf season: August – October and February – April.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
This position reports to the head golf coach.
ESSENTIONAL FUNCTIONS: – may include, but not limited to the following
• Coaching the men’s and women’s golf teams.
• Evaluate and recruit qualified student-athletes. Develop a recruiting plan and actively recruit student-athletes.
• Assist with all aspects of the golf teams, including practicing, competing, and scheduling.
• Monitor class schedules, grades and student-athlete academic progress.
• Responsible for golf student-athlete retention.
• Model good sportsmanship and always enforce sportsmanlike behavior among players.
• Communicate personal and program expectations to team and individual players.
• Cooperate with maintenance staff, transportation staff, and other who are involved in supporting the athletic program.
• Assist administration with alumni relations.
• Commit to and responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the College, the MIAA, and the NCAA with the utmost integrity.
• Work cooperatively with personnel in the athletic department, attend department meetings and activities, and always represent the College positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school and club coaches, media and general public.
• Support the philosophy and mission of the College and the athletic department.
• Develop fundraisers to improve the golf program.
• Develop student-athletes to be contributing members to the campus community and the community at large.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Competitive playing or coaching experience at the collegiate level or demonstrated successful head coaching experience on the high school level as well as the educational background and expertise to teach college-level.
• Knowledge of NCAA and MIAA conference rules.
• Must be willing to actively participate in practices.
• Ability to work weekends/evenings and travel.
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to fulfill essential functions of the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Previous experience at NCAA Division III collegiate institution.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer applications, organizational abilities, event planning and camps, fund raising, financial management and recruiting ability and demonstrated commitment or experience working with diverse populations.
• Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested candidates must submit the Alma College application, letter of interest, and a resume via the apply now button below. Applications will be accepted until July 26, 2024.
Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Committed to academic excellence and development of responsible leaders, Alma’s students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. For more information about the College, visit www.alma.edu.