Head Women's Golf Coach
San Diego, CA - USA
Job Summary
PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical Wesleyan tradition offering quality undergraduate graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged character is modeled and formed and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of Gods kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.
Benefits:
We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health dental tuition benefits for employees and dependents competitive retirement matching vacation and sick time and 15 paid holidays per addition we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.
Job Summary:
PLNU is seeking a passionate and mission-driven leader to serve as the Head Womens Golf Coach building a competitive program rooted in excellence faith and holistic student development. This role will lead all aspects of the womens golf program while fostering an environment where student-athletes thrive academically spiritually and athletically. The ideal candidate brings strong coaching expertise a commitment to mentorship and the ability to cultivate a program aligned with the Universitys mission.Salary:
Pay range $70304 - $76163
Actual salary offered is determined by the candidates experience education skills and other factors including internal equity and university funding resources.
Job Status:
Full time***
Job Description:
What Were Looking For
Strong leadership presence with the ability to build and sustain a competitive collegiate golf program
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop student-athletes holistically
Strategic mindset with experience in recruitment planning and talent evaluation
Ability to foster a culture of accountability teamwork and sportsmanship
Effective communicator who can build relationships across campus and within athletics
Experience supporting student success retention and graduation outcomes
Ability to integrate program goals with broader athletic department initiatives
Organized and detail-oriented with strong administrative and program management skills
Experience engaging alumni donors or supporters in program development
Knowledge and experience working with a diverse population is preferred
Ability to travel regularly including overnight and weekend travel to support team competitions and recruiting activities
Capacity to manage travel logistics and represent the University professionally during tournaments and related events
What Youll Be Doing
Direct and oversee all aspects of the womens golf program including planning operations and competition
Develop and implement strategies that align with the Universitys mission and student development goals
Lead recruiting efforts to attract and retain student-athletes who align with institutional values and academic expectations
Cultivate a team culture that supports academic success retention and timely graduation
Mentor student-athletes in their athletic academic personal and spiritual growth
Hire and supervise an assistant coach who aligns with the Universitys mission fostering a culture of excellence character development and student-athlete successCollaborate with athletics leadership to support departmental initiatives and strategic priorities
Promote engagement and visibility of the program within the campus community
Lead program-related fundraising initiatives including collaboration on the rebranded golf tournament
Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the success of the program
Travel with the team to competitions providing coaching supervision and leadership during tournaments
Coordinate and manage team travel logistics including itineraries transportation and tournament preparation
Qualifications
Coaching experience and proven ability as a golf coach
Ability to understand the complexity of student involvement in a Christian higher education setting and to mentor athletes to be successful in the total university experience
Ability to support and stimulate student athlete holistic growth and to generate activities which enhance athletes potential academically socially emotionally physically and spiritually
Ability to relate effectively with students and student-athletes
Demonstrated abilities in teaching recruitment and administration management
Evidence of Christian commitment and active church addition staff agree to live in agreement with PLNUs Community Life Covenant.
The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state and local Fair Chance laws.
Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary and may require sitting for extended periods of time.
Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard mouse and monitor.
Ability to read documents email and other correspondence and reports on paper and computer monitor.
Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone.
Ability to perform duties in outdoor environments for extended periods including walking golf courses and standing during practices and competitions
Ability to lift carry and transport golf equipment and related materials (up to 25 pounds) and perform physical tasks such as bending stooping pushing and pulling in support of program operations
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At PLNU we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students faculty and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing Gods love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal spiritual and professional potential.
Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures.
About Company
Point Loma Nazarene University is a Christian liberal arts college. Its main campus is located on the oceanfront in San Diego, California, United States.