NCAA Head Golf Coach

Howard Payne University is seeking our next high energy and high character head golf coach. A relentless recruiter and builder of culture, the head coach is responsible for leading, guiding, and mentoring the golf program, both men's and women's, in a positive Christian manner, including compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and American Southwest Conference (ASC) regulations. As a fulltime employee with benefits, the Head Golf Coach will develop and lead a program that reflects Howard Payne University’s Christ-centered mission and commitment to excellence in academics, athletics, and character. The coach will oversee all aspects of the program, from recruiting and player development to competition, compliance, and community engagement. The Head Coach will develop and execute strategies for the recruitment of student-athletes to build a highly visible regionally and nationally competitive team consistent with the student-athlete philosophy of NCAA Division III athletics. Secondary duties may include the ability to assist with department operations, game day management, outside group coordination for rentals and overall operation of the athletic department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. 

1. Program Leadership: Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of the Golf program, including practices, competitions, scheduling, social media, and travel
2. Recruitment: Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy to attract and retain student-athletes who embody the values of HPU and can compete at a high level, maintaining a minimum roster size of 8 male and 8 female golfers
3. Player Development: Design and execute training sessions focused on skill enhancement, teamwork, and leadership
4. Academic Oversight: Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes, promoting success in the classroom and graduation
5. Spiritual Mentorship: Encourage and guide the spiritual and personal growth of team members through intentional mentorship, Bible study, and team devotionals
6. Event and Match Day Coordination: Oversee home and away contests, ensuring quality event management and positive student-athlete experiences
7. Fundraising and Community Engagement: Lead fundraising efforts, connect with alumni and donors, and engage with the local community to build support for the program
8. Administrative Duties: Manage program budgets, equipment, and compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations
9. Staff Management: Supervise assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and student workers associated with the program
10. May also teach 1 to 3 academic credit hours per semester
11. Other duties as assigned