Assistant Golf Coach

About the role

Abilene Christian University (ACU) is looking for an Assistant Golf Coach in Abilene, Texas. The position reports to the Head Men's Golf Coach and supports the coaching of student-athletes, recruiting and the development of the golf program. ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ, and the role requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to support the university's Christian mission.

Key responsibilities

• Coach and teach student-athletes, including principles, skills and techniques of the game, mental skills, and spiritual and relational goals.
• Assist in all aspects of recruiting, including evaluating and recruiting potential student-athletes through mail-outs, phone contacts and personal visits on and off campus.
• Build relationships with high school coaches, instructors, recruiting services and other sources of potential student-athletes.
• Understand NCAA rules and ensure compliance; report suspected violations to the Director of Athletics or their designee.
• Act as social media coordinator and assist in fundraising efforts.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Head Men's Golf Coach.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Coaching experience and leadership or management experience.
• Professing Christian and willingness to support the university's Christian mission.
• Physical demands include enduring harsh weather, demonstrating techniques, and adapting to long periods of travel and driving a team van long distances.

Required skills

• Adept interpersonal and communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Extensive knowledge of golf and coaching students.
• Experience creating digital content.
• Ability to work well with all levels of staff, faculty and administration.