Head Mens Golf Coach
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Job Description
Reporting to the Athletic Director the Head Mens Golf Coach is responsible for all phases of the mens golf program in accordance with the National Junior College Athletic
Associations (NJCAA) rules and philosophies. In conjunction with and approval from the Athletic Director the head coach will provide program direction and vision establish StudentAthlete recruitment strategies and goals oversee and supervise assistant and volunteer coaches assist with StudentAthlete academic success create competition strategies and practice plans deliver coaching direction to student athletes coordinate with sports information and training staffs assure proper oversight of practices and games and assure full education of and compliance with NJCAA and Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) Regulations.
Requisition ID: 900
Employee Group: Adjunct Faculty
Schedule: Fall 2025 & Winter 2026
Compensation: Part time $7813 50 paid in fall semester and 50 paid in
winter semester) * Please note this is a nonclassroom coach position covered by the Faculty Association collective bargaining agreement.
Reports to: Athletic Director
Posting Opens: 04/24/2025
Posting Closes: Open until filled
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Direct and coordinate the activities of the Mens Golf program in the planning organizing and coaching of the Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) mens golf team.
- Ensure compliance with college conference and NJCAA policies and regulations.
- Support the academic success of studentathletes at GRCC.
- Ensure studentathlete study table requirements are met each week and progress reports are completed and turned in to the Athletic Department on time throughout each semester.
- Follow up on prospective student athlete inquiries through emails texts or phone calls.
- Recruit studentathletes by means of personal contact and correspondence evaluating ability in person or by videotape and oncampus visits.
- Responsible for coordinating recruiting visits and prospective studentathlete tryouts in accordance with NJCAA and GRCC guidelines.
- Provide studentathletes with information and opportunities at the next level with the goal of graduating studentathletes from GRCC and moving them on to NCAA or NAIA institutions.
- Establish relationships with high school and college coaches for recruitment of student athletes.
- Reconcile expenditures of budgeted funds organizing and turning in all receipts in accordance with GRCC policies.
- Maintain and purchase athletic equipment within annual plan and budget guidelines with approval from the Athletic Director.
- Assign or intake team athletic equipment when appropriate communicating any equipment/apparel issues with the Athletic Director and Equipment Manager.
- Assist the Athletic Director in scheduling nonconference competition by appropriate timelines to allow other administrative needs to be met (event management athletic trainer officials travel lodging meals etc.
- Submit practice schedule to Athletic Director for approval. Follow all Ford Fieldhouse space request procedures.
- Assist in the collection of proper documentation needed to establish each student athletes eligibility.
- Submit studentathletes for GRCC MCCAA and NJCAA awards.
- Assume responsibility of offseason activities when approved and scheduled by the Athletic Director.
- Responsible for the supervision of the team and individual athletes while in the locker room during practice games and when traveling.
- Attend all practices games tournaments and scheduled team activities.
- Attend college conference and NJCAA meetings as assigned by the Athletic Director.
- Represent GRCC at athletic events upon request.
- Follow all GRCC and Athletic Department policies and procedures.
- Maintain high standards and uphold the StudentAthlete Code of Conduct and the GRCC Student Code of Conduct.
- Responsible to submit written proposals to the Athletic Director for recruiting trips camps & clinics and other fundraising initiatives.
- Communicate and followup with the Athletic Director on team matters requiring approval and input.
- Perform other duties not specifically stated herein but deemed essential to the operations of the program as assigned by the Athletic Director.
- Persons in this role are identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs will be trained and responsible for reporting Clery Reportable Crimes to Campus Police as required by the Clery Act.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications
- Associates degree required.
- Bachelors degree preferred.
Skills
- Three or more years of golf coaching experience required.
- Collegiate head coaching experience preferred.
- Collegiate recruiting experience preferred.
- Knowledge of NJCAA or NCAA eligibility and compliance preferred.
- Administrative experience preferred.
- NJCAA experience preferred.
Physical Demands
- Some evening work (grading preparing for class responding to email questions) will be needed.
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
Mental Demands
- An understanding of and appreciation for the community college philosophy and student population.
- An interest in working with diverse student populations who represent a wide range of age ethnicity national origin and ability.
- A commitment to serve the Kent County community.
- Demonstrated responsiveness initiative and organizational and problemsolving abilities.
- Ability to perform routine and unexpected duties.
- A willingness and an ability to learn college systems.
- High energy level with enthusiasm and an interest in helping and supporting students and colleagues.
- Ability to work under pressure while possessing mature judgment and flexibility in regards to interruptions and schedule changes.
- Must use good judgment in handling sensitive or difficult situations in a professional manner.
Working Conditions
- Ability to travel to various locations for recruiting games and practices leaving at various times.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
- Ability to attend post season competition and overnight trips.
- GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on our policies website.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment that calls for flexibility/adaptability and the ability to handle multiple interruptions and make quick decisions.
Benefits
- Wellness Program: Access resources for physical and mental wellbeing and an onsite gym membership.
- Continuous Learning: Career development and educational opportunities.
- Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our retirement options including the state retirement plan.
Application / Hiring Process
- Please fill out an application at Submit a cover letter resume & unofficial transcripts. The opportunity to apply for this position will close at the end of the day on the close date referenced at the top of this job posting.
- Individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Grand Rapids Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.
- Only adjunct faculty living in the state of Michigan can teach classes for GRCC.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age race color religion marital status sex/gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity gender expression height weight national origin disability political affiliation familial status veteran status or genetics in all programs activities services employment and advancement including admissions to access to treatment in or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs activities services and employment including recruitment selection retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation. Further information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel 143 Bostwick Avenue NE Grand Rapids MI.
Employment Type
Full Time
