Details

Posted: 31-Jan-25

Location: Lewiston, Maine

Type: Part-time

Categories:

Coaching Coaching - Golf

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree The Director of Women’s Golf Program position is responsible for supporting and coordinating all aspects of women’s golf, providing significant contributions to the development of student-athletes through mentorship, guidance, leadership opportunities, community building, and a commitment to social justice. This position is also responsible for the administration of all phases of varsity intercollegiate athletics with guidelines from Bates College, the NCAA, and NESCAC including, compliance, scheduling competitions, travel planning, data management, practice schedules, and roster management. 

Key Accountabilities: - Provide leadership, supervision, and development for women’s golf to support student-athletes in the areas of athletic competition skills, conditioning, personal development, and professional growth.  - Attend and serve as the coach at all scheduled team practices, competitions, and additional team functions/events. - Motivate students and staff to participate in an atmosphere of sportsmanship, professionalism, and respect among student-athletes, coaches, and other intercollegiate athletic teams.  - Develop a comprehensive and systematic recruitment plan with a focus on recruiting and retaining highly qualified student-athletes.  - Working in collaboration with Admission, identify and recruit highly motivated student-athletes in accordance with Bates College, NESCAC, and NCAA regulations in order to enhance team success both athletically and academically.  - Serve as a caring, empathetic, and engaged advisor and mentor to student-athletes, having a knowledge of campus resources to refer student-athletes when necessary.  - Hold student-athletes accountable for team expectations and ensure student-athlete adherence to the Student-Athlete Code of Conduct.  - Manage team social media presence across platforms for the publicity, promotion, and recognition of the team.  - Schedule and conduct regular practice sessions adhering to governing bodies such as Bates College, the NCAA, and NESCAC.  - Manage and remain accountable for expense control, administration of the team budget, and projected fiscal year needs. 

Skills and Knowledge: Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships. Must be flexible, collaborative, and have a positive attitude.  Ability to establish rapport quickly with students and their families, while maintaining appropriate boundaries.  Knowledgeable about the skills and tactics of the sport  Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.  Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.  Proficiency in basic data management systems, game film editing programs, and basic computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.  Ability and willingness to travel (by car, air, train, or bus) domestically and internationally as needed.  Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings, and other non-traditional schedules.  Personal commitment to excellence and the mission of a top-tier small liberal arts college. 

Education:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization preferred.

Experience:
Experience playing or coaching the sport, college-level preferred.
Experience and/or demonstrated success in supervising young adults and managing programs preferred.

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