Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

20121543Staff

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

20121543Staff

Working Title

Head Coach

Pay Rate

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

Employment Category

Administrative/Professional

Regular/Temporary

Regular

If temporary, list duration

Type of Appointment

Fiscal

Contract Period

12 month

Position Summary Information

| Position Summary |
The Head Men’s Golf Coach reports directly to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for coaching the Men’s Golf team.

Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN. | | Primary Duties and Responsibilities |
-Carry out all aspects of the Men’s Golf program necessary to accomplish objectives of the sport within the guidelines of the Athletic Department, University OVC and NCAA rules.
-Responsible for recruiting highly skilled student-athletes for the Men’s Golf team.
-Responsible for adhering to the policies and regulations of the University, Department of Athletics, OVC and NCAA; responsible for the orientation of student-athletes and boosters to these guidelines.
-Oversee the conduct and discipline of student-athletes.
-Work with admissions and academic coordinator in the enrollment of student-athletes.
-Assist in fundraising in both Men’s Golf and with major fund raisers in the Athletic Department, in consultation with the Office of Advancement and the Athletic Director.
-Counsel the student-athlete in sport participation, personal development and athletics.
-Responsible for completing Office of Admission assignments on an annual basis.
-In consultation with the Athletic Director or designee:
-Select, supervise and evaluate assistant coaches.
-Manage sport budget.
-Market and promote sport program.
-Participate in athletic department major fundraising efforts.
-Develop a sport schedule.
-Perform other job-related duties as assigned. | | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
-Ability to evaluate and recruit highly skilled student-athletes.
-Ability to effectively analyze and teach the fundamental skills and strategies of the sport.
-Ability to comply with all policies and regulations of the University, TBR, OVC and NCAA.
-Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and SungardHE Banner.
-Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
-Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
-Ability to detect and correct grammatical and spelling errors in written correspondence.
-Ability to maintain files accurately, in paper and in software programs.
-Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
-Ability to effectively supervise personnel and complete all associated personnel actions in a timely and accurate manner.
-Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports in a timely manner, particularly regarding athletic budget, eligibility, compliance and travel documentation.
-Ability to achieve certification to drive student-athletes to team athletic events. | | Physical Requirements |
- Medium work- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

| | Required Minimum Qualifications |
-Bachelor’s degree.
-Demonstrated successful experience in playing and/or coaching at the collegiate, university, or professional level.
-A proven record of integrity, high principles and demonstrated skill in developing and motivating student-athletes academically and athletically.
-Valid driver license.
-A background check will be required for the successful applicant.
-An official transcript and names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required for the successful applicant. |

Posting Detail Information

| Open Date | 04/30/2024 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to attach the transcript or modify your application after it has been submitted. |

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Unofficial Transcript 3. Letter of Recommendation 1 4. Letter of Recommendation 2 5. Letter of Recommendation 3