Furman University

Assistant Coach - Men's Golf

Furman University Greenville, SC

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Job Title:

Assistant Coach - Men's Golf

Job Family:

Professionals

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Compensation Grade:

MP

Pay Type:

Salary

Department:

Men's Golf

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Men’s Golf Head Coach, the Assistant Coach – Men’s Golf will provide support and assistance with all aspects of the men’s golf program. Responsible for assisting in all recruiting, training, mentoring, fundraising activities and coaching of the members of the men’s golf team. Collegiate level playing ability is required in this position. The Assistant Coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Furman University, the Southern Conference, and the NCAA. Furman University is a member of the NCAA at the Division I level. Assistant Coach will need to have the ability to recruit at a high academic and athletic level those prospective student-athletes that meet the admissions requirements of Furman University.

Job Description:

  • Assist the Head Coach and adheres to all conference and NCAA rules and regulations regarding recruiting by:
    • Coordinating recruiting efforts within the Men's golf office
    • Traveling to tournaments, games and clinics to evaluate recruits.
    • Evaluating swing videos.
    • Writing and telephone all recruits, and maintain recruitment logs.
    • Assisting in making final decisions regarding scholarship offers.
  • Teach athletic or golf areas of expertise to respective athletes.
  • Organize all travel arrangements and insure all paperwork is completed timely and accurately.
  • Assist with equipment purchases and provides security and care for the equipment.
  • Assist with Coordination of the admission process by:
    • Filling out pre-admission recruit evaluation forms and present to Admissions Office.
    • Making arrangements concerning admission visits and financial aid awards including mailing all forms, if necessary.
    • Communicating all information to potential recruits.
  • Assist with providing all reports and lists which would include: scholarship, eligibility, awards, team rosters, and NCAA Squad List.
  • Assist with developing and submitting a proposed schedule to Director of Athletics, or designee, for approval. The assistant coach should not obligate the University without approval from the Director of Athletics and Head Coach.
  • Assist with organizing and conducting all practices by:
    • Conducting and/or supervising the warm-up, conditioning, and cool-down phases of practice.
    • Talking with trainers before each practice to check on the status of injured players.
    • Scheduling individual practice sessions for players with specific weaknesses.
    • Scheduling video review sessions with players as needed.
  • Assist with off-season player development by organizing conditioning and weight-training program in consultation with the trainers and weight coaches.
  • Coordinate mailings to alumni and other supporters including the start up and building of booster club.
  • Liaison with golf course maintenance staff for short game area and REK.
  • Coordinate and ensure maintenance of women’s golf Mercedes Sprinter Van.
  • Other duties as assigned by Head Coach
  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Education: Bachelor’s Degree is required
    • Experience: Experience as a collegiate golfer and coaching at the Division I level

    Education Requirements:

    Certification Requirements:

    Job Posting End Date (if date is blank, posting is open ended):
    • Seniority level

      Entry level
    • Employment type

      Full-time
    • Job function

      Other
    • Industries

      Higher Education

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