Head Coach, Men's Golf

Lehigh Universitys Department of Athletics is seeking an accomplished golf coach and mentor to lead the Mens Golf program into its next chapter of competitive and academic excellence. This is an opportunity to shape student-athletes at a rigorous research university where athletic ambition and scholarly achievement are held in equal regard.

Position Number: S99380

This position is a Grade: 8 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $47570 - $57090 and is subject to change based on experience skills and qualifications.

What Youll Lead

As Head Coach you will hold full accountability for the Mens Golf program within the Patriot League and NCAA Division I framework. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Teach instruct and develop student-athletes in the technical tactical mental and physical aspects of competitive golf
• Create and implement comprehensive practice plans individualized training regimens and tailored course-management strategies
• Establish the programs coaching philosophy determine tournament lineups and prepare the team for conference regional and national competition
• Design and execute a comprehensive recruiting strategy to identify and secure prospective student-athletes who meet rigorous academic and athletic standards
• Coordinate all aspects of the prospect pipeline including data-driven talent scouting official and unofficial campus visits and scholarship recommendations
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress in partnership with support staff while fostering an environment centered on integrity accountability and graduation
• Provide overall operational leadership for the Mens Golf program including tournament scheduling practice facility coordination and equipment procurement
• Responsibly prepare manage and track the programs annual operating budget including comprehensive team travel logistics
• Hire supervise mentor and evaluate assistant coaches and support staff to ensure a unified instructional approach
• Maintain strict compliance with all NCAA Patriot League and university rules regulations and mandatory reporting guidelines
• Cultivate positive lasting relationships with alumni parents and donors to actively support departmental fundraising and program advancement
• Partner with Athletics Communications and Marketing to boost program visibility through media engagement public speaking and community outreach

What You Bring

• Bachelors Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience; Masters Degree preferred
• Five to eight years of related work experience
• Experience as a student-athlete
• NCAA Certification required
• CPR/First Aid required
• A track record of supporting student-athlete academic success and personal development
• Ability to engage authentically with Lehighs alumni network and institutional fundraising efforts

Why Lehigh

Lehigh University combines the intellectual rigor of a top-tier research institution with a genuine commitment to the full student-athlete University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the universitys mission.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehighs Accommodations Specialist.

Special Considerations

• This position is considered Essential Services Staff; Essential Services Staff are required to report to campus and remain during inclement weather and other emergency situations; they are defined as those needed to deliver student services and maintain campus facilities campus safety and security
• The duties of the position do not allow for a remote work option; the employee in this position will be required to work on campus where they can be fully accessible to the Lehigh community
• Variable Shifts/Schedule
• This position works with minors

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification education verification national criminal background checks motor vehicle checks PATCH FBI fingerprinting Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 47570 - 57090