Head Coach, Women's Golf

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Job Title:  Head Coach- Women’s Golf 

Department:  Athletics

Position Reports to (Position Title): Sport Administrator

Effective Date: July 1, 2026 

Position Class (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Exempt

Position Type (Full Time or Part Time): Full Time 

Is this a Primary or Additional Position: Primary

Job Summary

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JOB DESCRIPTION 

Job Title:  Head Coach- Women’s Golf 

Department:  Athletics

Position Reports to (Position Title): Sport Administrator

Effective Date: July 1, 2026 

Position Class (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Exempt

Position Type (Full Time or Part Time): Full Time 

Is this a Primary or Additional Position: Primary

Job Summary

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Coaching, scheduling, recruiting, travel arrangements, budget management and fundraising. Development of this Division I golf program will be expected to be within the guidelines of the NCAA, Conference Office, and Jacksonville University. 

Supervisor Responsibilities

Assistant Coaches for Women’s Golf and Interns

Duties/Responsibilities

COACHING – Responsible for: 

• All on- and off-Course coaching 

SCHEDULING– Responsible for: 

• Scheduling of all competition 
• Coordinating Practice Schedules 

RECRUITING– Responsible for: 

• Compliance with NCAA recruiting rules and completing associated paperwork in a timely manner 
• Arranging financially responsible recruiting trips 
• Initiating arrangements for all official visits 
• Recruiting students who will be an asset to the University and Department of Athletics and graduate in a timely manner 

FINANCIAL AID– Responsible for: 

• Understanding NCAA regulations 
• Initiating process for initial and renewal grants 
• Consistently updating team rosters 
• Meeting athletic grant-in-aid budget 

BUDGETS– Responsible for: 

• Assisting in annual budget preparation 
• Staying within amount budgeted for fiscal year 
• Having all expenditures pre-approved through appropriate channels 

TRAVEL– Responsible for: 

• Initiating process for all travel arrangements and submitting reports within 48 hours of return 

EQUIPMENT/APPAREL– Responsible for: 

• Pre- and Post-season inventory 
• Care and maintenance of all equipment/apparel and facilities 
• Initiating process to order equipment/apparel 

ACADEMICS– Responsible for: 

• Supporting all Department of Athletics policies on classroom attendance, study hall, progress reports and enforcing disciplinary actions 
• Working with team to maintain and increase their APR 

FUNDRAISING– Responsible for: 

• Devising new methods of fund raising 
• Being available for Departmental fund raising activities 
• Following guidelines established by Department, University, and the NCAA for fund raising activities 

PAPERWORK – Responsible for: 

• Completing all paperwork by established athletic department and NCAA deadlines 

MEETINGS – Responsible for: 

• Attending and contributing to all Department of Athletics meetings and requested functions

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of NCAA Division I Rules and Regulations 
• Mastery of the sport of Golf 
• Ability to lead, guide and direct assistants 
• Willingness to form relationships with constituents and fundraise 

Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications

Minimum Education Requirement: 

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university, master’s degree preferred 

Minimum Work Experience: 

• Three to five years collegiate coaching experience at NCAA Division I level preferred 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Head Coach or Associate Head Coach experience 
• Experience with NCAA Division I Rules and Regulations 
• Proven recruiting and fundraising abilities 
• Demonstrated leadership skills 

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform essential job duties or have special accommodations arranged in advance

Work Conditions: 

• Required to work atypical hours including nights, weekends, potential holidays 
• May be required to practice in heat, cold, inclement weather 

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs. 

To Apply

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) references with this application. 

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