Women's Golf Head Coach (Part-Time)

Women's Golf Head Coach (Part-Time)


About College of the Holy Cross:

Founded in 1843 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the College of the Holy Cross is among the nation's leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four-year, exclusively undergraduate college of 3,100 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.

Holy Cross highly values the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work at The College is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members, students, faculty and staff. The College's commitment to diversity is an important feature of the Holy Cross education. Informed by the presence of diverse interpretations of the human experience, Holy Cross is building a community marked by freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support our values of diversity and inclusiveness. Job candidates of all diverse backgrounds who embrace the open and inclusive culture of Holy Cross are welcome and encouraged to apply.


Job Description:

Job Summary

Lead a competitive NCAA Division I women's golf program by recruiting and developing qualified student-athletes, supervising a volunteer assistant coach, and organizing practice and competition schedules.

The head coach must conduct the program in a manner that recognizes the primacy of academics by recruiting, supporting and retaining student-athletes who will uphold Holy Cross' high academic tradition.

The head coach must ensure that the women's golf program operates in compliance with all College, Patriot League, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Provides leadership that allows for consistent academic and athletic success for the women's golf program; develops training plans that account for the specific needs of student-athletes; monitors academic progress; schedules contests and practices in accordance with College policies; coordinates travel arrangements; oversees selection of team equipment and apparel; develops training and competition strategies; completes reports; and maintains records as required.
• Actively engages with team members to develop and reinforce a positive inculture based upon proactive communication and mutual respect.
• Coordinates recruitment of student-athletes. Head coach identifies talented, academically qualified prospective student-athletes; effectively communicates with high school and club coaches, prospects and parents; and supports key applicants within admissions and financial aid offices.
• Maintains an environment that reflects the department's commitment to excellence, integrity, urgency and core values. Collaborates with sport supervisor and/or Director of Athletics to develop annual goals for program. Communicates program's needs and concerns responsibly and in timely manner. Attends workshops, training sessions and meetings required for head coaches by the College and the Conference.
• Develops training programs that are safe and effective for student-athletes; communicates with athletic training staff as well as strength and conditioning staff members regarding best practices, training methods as well as injury recovery. Must have a commitment to mental health and wellness and active engagement with the coordinator of student-athlete counseling services and programming.
• Responsible for administration of all phases of the program, including monitoring team budget, completing expense reports, and conducting sports clinics.
• Participates in marketing and fundraising initiatives. Effectively participates in special events to generate interest within the College community, including alumni, as well as the local and regional community. Candidates must provide examples of their commitment to the Jesuit mission of engaging people of all cultures, values systems, faiths and traditions.
• Oversees operational activities of volunteer assistant coach. Promotes and provides professional development opportunities and remains open to implementing evolving strategies and training methods into workouts/practices.
• Understands emerging technologies and shows ability to use science and data to inform decisions when appropriate.
• Maintains strong working relationship and clear channels of communication with sport supervisor and Head Coach of Men's Golf.
• Performs other duties as assigned by sport supervisor and/or Director of Athletics.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Coaching experience required, preferably at the collegiate level or instructing elite individuals in a club or professional setting. Division I coaching experience or PGA certified professionals strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations required.
• NCAA playing experience preferred. Professional playing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience recruiting or working with high school athletes preferred.
• Management or team building experience preferred.
• A network of relationships with regional golf contacts preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required. Proficient computer skills strongly preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Core Competencies

• Understands student-athlete work-life balance and commitment to supporting academic success and student-athlete well-being.
• Understands unique strengths and weaknesses of individual student-athletes and can provide focused, constructive goals and expectations.
• Understands, values, and respects diversity within the team and fosters an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Understands how to communicate professionally and conduct themselves properly around student-athletes and staff.
• Understands risk management and works in conjunction with Sports Medicine and Strength and Conditioning personnel to uphold health and safety standards in the conduct of all activities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Flexibility and reliability - position requires travel work on nights and weekends.
• Strong teamwork and team facilitation.
• Supports departmental efforts through collaborative measures and sharing knowledge with others.
• Demonstrates strong problem solving abilities and innovative and creative solutions.

To mitigate the spread and effects of COVID-19, and as an integral part of its public health and safety measures, College of the Holy Cross requires that all successful applicants show proof of full, up-to-date vaccination (including a booster dose once eligible) by an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine before beginning employment, unless an accommodation exempting the applicant from this policy has been granted. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation based on a disability or sincerely-held religious belief should inform Human Resources after an offer of employment is extended; please do not include any medical, genetic, or religious information in your application materials.


Additional Information:

This is a part-time, exempt level position.

College Description

The College of the Holy Cross is a private, Jesuit Catholic, undergraduate institution serving approximately 3,100 students. Founded in 1843, Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England and has a tradition of academic excellence. It is located atop Mount Saint James in Worcester, Massachusetts. The picturesque, 174-acre campus is an award-winning and registered arboretum.

Region Description

Worcester is a city of approximately 200,000 people centrally located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is approximately one hour from Boston, Hartford, and Providence, and three hours from New York City. Worcester is known as the Heart of the Commonwealth. Worcester offers many cultural and recreational opportunities which you can read more about here.

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.

A member of the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts (HECCMA).

To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits

Holy Cross Benefits at a Glance PDF for download: click here


Application Instructions:

Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.

In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission) and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. Please provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments in these areas. For more information, please visit http://holycross.edu/diversity.

Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.







To apply, visit https://holycross.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=147163

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