Director of Player Development

Coastal Carolina University invites applications for the Director of Player Development position within the PGA Golf Management Program in the Wall College of Business.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team dedicated to providing comprehensive education and training to future golf industry professionals. This role involves teaching the PGA PGM curriculum and overseeing the Player Development Program, ensuring that enrolled students receive the guidance and support necessary to enhance their playing abilities.

Must be able to work outdoors in the elements throughout the year. Must be able to regularly move around campus, from office building to golf course/clubhouse. Must be able to physically provide one-on-one golf instruction to students. This position communicates course instruction to students and communicates program information to faculty and staff within the college. Must be able to work at a computer workstation and operate standard office equipment (computer, printer, copier, scanner, telephone).

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

How to apply: Interested applicants may apply on-line at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccu/jobs/4554853. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Director of Player Development (AH40/61121876), full-time position with benefits. SC State Pay Band: 06. Salary range: $45,530.00 (minimum) - $64,885.00 (midpoint). Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Friday, 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university. This position requires occasional domestic travel to attend conferences and PGM program events.

Directs player development programming for the PGA Golf Management program

Teaches Advanced Golf Instruction (PGA*401, 3 credits) once per semester. May teach additional PGA courses to meet the needs of the department. Follows all college and University processes and procedures for recording absences, reporting grades, etc.

Completes and submits student progress reports to the PGA of America.

Conducts workshops to prepare students for internship experiences.

Develops and maintains knowledge of current golf instruction practices and industry standards in technology.