SALARY RANGE: $3,300 stipend paid one time at the end of each season

JOB SUMMARY:
The Head Golf Coach oversees all aspects of the golf program, including coaching, player development, team management, and administrative responsibilities. The coach will uphold the values and mission of the athletic department and Mid-Pacific, emphasizing student-athlete development, sportsmanship, and academic achievement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Program Leadership:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive golf program that aligns with Mid-Pacific’s athletic philosophy.
• Serve as a role model for student-athletes, promoting values of discipline, integrity, and teamwork.
• Communicate effectively with parents, players, staff, and administration to build a supportive golf community.

Coaching Duties:

• Plan, organize, and oversee all practices, matches, and tournaments.
• Provide instruction and feedback to develop players' skills, strategies, and mental preparation.
• Schedule and coordinate tee times for practices and competitions.
• Ensure compliance with league, school, and NFHS regulations.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Manage the golf program budget and maintain financial records, including submitting receipts for reimbursement.
• Coordinate with the Athletic Department to order and distribute equipment, uniforms, and other supplies.
• Maintain accurate records of player eligibility, attendance, and team performance.
• Submit required documentation for eligibility, scheduling, and competition results to the athletic office.

Player Development:

• Foster a positive and inclusive environment for all team members.
• Guide student-athletes on maintaining academic eligibility and balancing athletics with academics.
• Implement mental and physical preparation routines tailored to enhance individual and team performance.

Safety and Supervision:

• Arrive at least 15 minutes before practices, competitions, and transportation departures to supervise student-athletes.
• Ensure student-athletes adhere to safety protocols during all activities, including proper hydration and equipment usage.
• Monitor and inspect playing areas and equipment to ensure safe conditions.
• Supervise students until all are picked up or have left the facility safely.

This job description serves as a guideline for expectations and responsibilities. The Head Golf Coach will work closely with the Athletic Director to ensure the program’s success and alignment with school values.

SCHOOL SAFETY

• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
• Comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.
• Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others.
• Report any injury, hazard or illness immediately to their Supervisor and Human Resources.
• Not place others at risk by any act or omission, not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.
• Identify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure that equipment/supplies are properly maintained.
• Maintain relevant knowledge of safety laws.
• Mandatory reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement or child protective services, and Human Resources. Sexual abuse includes child molestation, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with a minor, and serial sexual misconduct, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with more than one victim; and committed by or alleged to have been committed by any perpetrator who is not a student of an included entity.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrating Professional Body of Knowledge: A professional demonstrates an understanding of practice area knowledge and appreciates learning more about this practice area and beyond.
• Professional as a Learner: A professional engages in career-long professional learning and ongoing critical reflection to identify opportunities for improving leadership, mentoring, and collaboration. The inherent nature of a professional staff member is a keen, lifelong passion for learning, and a deep curiosity and wonder about people, events, and places.
• Fostering Effective Relationships: A professional builds positive working relationships with colleagues, other departments, and the community.
• Establishing an Inclusive Environment: A professional creates a safe, caring environment that is inclusive of and engaging for others.
• Professional as a Leader: A professional seeks leadership opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience as a golf coach or equivalent role with demonstrated success in developing players.
• Comprehensive knowledge of golf techniques, strategies, and competition rules.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including students, parents, staff, and administrators.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for fostering student-athlete growth and passion for the sport.
• Experience in managing logistics for golf events and liaising with golf courses.
• Ability to mentor student-athletes to achieve personal, academic, and athletic goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Our campus consists of multiple buildings on 44 hilly acres that requires frequent walking including uphill and stairs. The individual is required to talk and hear, often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee may be required to stand, walk, lift and carry approximately 10-15 pounds, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl. Requires close vision.

MENTAL DEMANDS

On a daily basis, must frequently problem solve, make decisions, interpret data, organize, speak, write, plan, and clearly communicate.

EQUIPMENT USE

Telephone, computer, iPad - frequently;

Copier, printers and other hardware – occasionally

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor - frequently;

Outdoor, Loud Noise, Cold and Hot Temperatures – occasionally

• Practices and competitions primarily occur outdoors and may involve variable weather conditions.
• Travel to and from practice locations and tournament sites is required.
• Evening and weekend availability is necessary to accommodate matches and events.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Mid-Pacific Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.