Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach | Our Lady of the Lake

San Antonio, Texas, Job Summary The head coach is responsible for planning and administering all aspects of the men's and women's golf program and reports to the Athletic Director. The Head Coach is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the program, maintaining an exemplary student-athlete concept, and the personal development of the student-athletes. The head coach should model the NAIA Champions of Character & OLLU's core values and follow all rules and regulations pertaining to the NAIA and OLLU. The head coach is expected to maintain a positive public image and uphold a standard of professionalism that reflects favorably upon Our Lady of the Lake University and the Saints Athletic Program. All actions, communications, and media, both public and private, that are associated with the coach should demonstrate integrity, respect, and alignment with the mission and values of the OLLU community. This includes behavior on social media, during public appearances, in interactions with student-athletes, and in all professional settings. Performance Evaluation Metrics 1. Cumulative team grade point average of 3.0 or higher. 2. Retention rate from fall-to-fall of 80 percent or higher. 3. Five-year graduation rate of 80 percent or higher. 4. Fundraising goal of $10,000 or more. Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions 1. Instill the core values of OLLU and the NAIA into every aspect of the program. 2. Know and comply with the rules and regulations of the Red River Athletic Conference, the NAIA, and OLLU. 3. Foster disciplined and sportsmanlike behavior; establish and oversee penalties for breach of competitive values by individual students. 4. Exercise good judgment in projecting positive coaching behavior. Is responsible for the team's conduct during practice and travel, as well as during competition. 5. Strive to build good sportsmanship values and develop good public relations in the university and the community. 6. Meet enrollment goals for the program as established annually by the athletic director. 7. Recruit, retain, and graduate scholarly athletes in the program in accordance with goals set by the athletic director. 8. Develop a competitive team that can attract talented, scholar athletes. 9. Initiate a conditioning program that supports minimizing injuries. 10. Keep abreast of new developments, innovative ideas, and techniques by attendance at clinics, workshops and reviewing current publications. 11. Keep practice periods for the sport within the confines set by the athletic director and with due consideration to the coaching staff and welfare of participants. 12. Maintains responsibility for the program budget and complies with institutional policies regarding purchase orders and other internal controls. 13. Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling athletic contests and reducing travel costs when possible. 14. Operate the program within its scholarship and operations budget. 15. Supervise assistant coaches to maximize the benefit of the program. 16. Prepares and submits to the director a budget for the sport which is cost-effective and administratively efficient. 17. Assists the faculty Athletics Representative and Athletics Director in preparing eligibility documentation 18. Support vibrancy by engaging student-athletes in supporting other programming in Athletics and Student Affairs. 19. In charge of the recruitment of all student-athletes in the program, acts as a liaison with the admissions and financial department during the recruiting process. Additional Responsibilities 1. Participates in fundraising as coordinated by the athletic director and the advancement office. 2. Assists in special events and tournaments, championships, fundraisers, and/or clinics to include, but not limited to, one major fundraiser per year and one camp or clinic per year related to respective sport. 3. Attends staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance. 4. Writes an annual report at the end of the season evaluating the program with recommendations for improvements. 5. Adhere to university policies, state and federal laws concerning Title IX, HIPPA and FERPA. 6. Maintain inventory at the beginning and end of academic year to be submitted to the AD. 7. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. Experience as a golf coach at the college level is preferred. 2. Display knowledge of coaching techniques, conditioning, and injury prevention. 3. Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport. 4. Effective oral and written communication skills. 5. Ability to instill discipline in a diverse population of students, as well as to mentor and motivate them towards success as scholarly athletes. 6. Ability to organize and document large competitions and camps, as well as to communicate expectations clearly. 7. Interpersonal skills to support professional relationships with officials, coaches, parents, media, and the public. 8. Ability to work collaboratively with other departments on campus. 9. Must possess a valid driver's license. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. Requires three years of coaching or teaching the sport of golf.   Applicants must complete an application on the Our Lady of the Lake Human Resources page to be considered for the position.