Head Coach - Men's Golf

at  Providence College

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field from an accredited institution required
• Significant intercollegiate playing and coaching experience in sport required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• First aid and CPR Certification preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Directs all aspects, areas and components of the sports team.
• Develop and oversee all aspects of the budget for the specific sports program.
• Develop game/practice plans and communicate both verbally and in writing with current and potential students on various academic and social issues, etc. Provide verbal and written instruction to student-athletes on sport-specific skills and game-related tactics in one-on-one, small group, and large group sessions (i.e., during games, on-field practices and video review sessions). Comply with and uphold NCAA rules and guidelines and complete all necessary documentation.
• Within guidelines issued by the athletic department, the Big East Conference, and the NCAA, perform work related to the recruitment and retention of student-athletes. Assess the abilities of potential student-athletes both in person and based on recommendations made by Assistant Coach seeking acceptance to the College. Such work requires exercise of independent judgment in scouting potential student-athletes.
• Assess student-athletes’ ability to effectively apply sport-specific skills and game-related tactics in game or practice situations subsequent to instruction by head or assistant coach(es).
• Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of a conditioning program for student athletes. Counsel injured student-athletes and assist in and monitor their recovery.
• Represent sports program to various institutional programs and externally to media, government agencies, students, parents and the general public.
• Initiate fundraising efforts and public relation initiatives through contact with alumni and parents of student-athletes

MARGINAL DUTIES:

• Maintain a working knowledge of “best practices” in regard to sport-specific skills, game related tactics, and physical fitness concepts through attendance at coaching seminars and from instructional materials, both written and video.
• Perform all other duties as may be required