Head of Golf Program Director of Golf at Overnight Sports Camp
Head of Golf Program Director of Golf at Overnight Sports Camp
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Head of Golf Program
Also referred to as: Director of Golf Head Golf Coach or Founding Director of Academy Camps Golf Program
Also referred to as: Director of Golf Head Golf Coach or Founding Director of Academy Camps Golf Program
Job Description
Reports to: Executive Director & Camp Director
Academy Camps is an overnight sportsspecific sleepaway camp experience that takes place on the campuses Blair Academy (NJ) and Suffield Academy (CT).
We are looking for an experienced and organized Director of Golf for our 2025 summer season on the campus of Blair Academy. This is a turnkey role that allows you to focus on helping athletes get better in their sport without all the operational and logistical hurdles you dont even need to bring your own cones!
Who we are
We are a dedicated team of high performance coaches nurturing & exemplary counselors and experienced camp professionals passionate about the whole athlete. Outside of sports specific training sessions AC is distinguished in delivering programming focused on its pillars of Performance Wellness Mindset and Leadership mixed in with a healthy dose of fun through a daily schedule of traditional sleepaway camp activities.
The position
Our Director of Golf is a member of our seniorlevel staff. They will develop and coach a program aimed to improve our Golf athletes physical mental and emotional skills. You will oversee mentor and guide the professional development of 16 coaches. Under your direction athletes will focus on improving their sports specific skills game IQ love of the game and overall physical fitness. The program will also teach confidence growth mindset and teamwork skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and implement a oneweek and twoweek Academy Camps Golf Program with coaching strategies designed to support athletes in achieving their goals
- Get to know every athlete well and respond to their individual needs.
- Mentor athletes to foster athletic emotional and social growth
- Apply basic youth development principles in working with athletes and staff through communication relationship development respect for diversity involvement and empowerment of youth
- Create an Academy Camps Golf Athlete Evaluation process and form
- Complete the Academy Camps Golf Athlete Evaluation for every athlete upon the completion of their given session 1 or 2weeks) with the support of your coaching staff
- Support in the recruiting process to identify and hire your ideal coaching team
- Manage and mentor 16 coaches by providing responsibilities regular feedback and endofsession staff evaluations
- Maintain the equipment and facilities to ensure safe playing conditions
- After each training session ensure the area is clean and the equipment is returned to storage
- Participate as a member of the camp team to deliver and supervise electives evening programs special events and other allcamp activities and camp functions as needed
- Actively participate in all staff training & meetings
- Manage and coordinate any interleague or intercamp competitions
Option to increase compensation through Camper Referral Program:
- Earn referral bonuses by driving the camper recruiting process by identifying and recruiting prospective athletes
Your Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- 6 years experience coaching required and with certifications preferred
- Proven track record of program development and management
- A holistic approach to coaching willingness and desire to develop the whole athlete physically mentally and emotionally
- An excellent relationship builder quick to connect build trust and rapport
- A goaloriented coach motivated to support our athletes in achieving their goals
- A creative problemsolver the ability to identify issues and implement solutions that ensure ongoing athlete development
- A growth mindset an orientation towards learning and development; willing to receive and implement feedback and learn from mistakes
Expectations Compensation and Benefits
- Available and onsite for the dates of the full summer session including staff preseason training and postcamp: June 13 August 3 (preferred). We know that summer is a busy season for golf professionals so were offering flexible sessionbased contracts (ranging from one to seven weeks) making it easier for toptier coaches or aspiring professionals to join us. Choose from any combination of the following sessions based on your availability:
- Session 1: June 20 July 3
- Session 2: July 5 July 12
- Session 3: July 12 July 25
- Session 4: July 26 August 2
- Room and board included onsite at Blair Academy our 463acre hilltop campus with access to stateoftheart athletic facilities providing a seamless and immersive coaching experience.
- The AC compensation package is competitive and is commensurate with skills and experience. We provide room & board and offer a travel stipend to support with relocation for the summer.
- Option to increase compensation through Camper Referral Program: Earn $250 referral bonus for each camper enrolled.
- Opportunity to grow with Academy Camps as our presence expands regionally and nationally.
- Follow camp staff rules and regulations as outlined in the Academy Camps Staff Playbook.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
Key Skills
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