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Head Golf Coach

University Of Mary, Bismarck, ND, United States


Head Golf Coach The Head Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach serves as the primary leader and steward of the University of Mary’s NCAA Division II Golf programs. This position provides strategic leadership, personnel supervision, scholarship management, competitive oversight, fundraising direction, and mission integration for both programs.

The Head Coach is fully responsible for competitive success, culture formation, compliance oversight, and alignment with the University’s Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission.

A key responsibility is the enthusiastic implementation of and personal investment in the University’s

Greatness Through Virtue

whole-person development model.

Candidates will be invited to demonstrate a willingness to support the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities Include:

Oversees Scholar-Athlete & Team Academic Success

Exhibits a commitment to academic success

Provides guidance to scholar-athletes to ensure there is a balance between academics and athletics that will result in satisfactory academic progress

Must maintain knowledge of NCAA Division II eligibility requirements and guidelines

Develops and implements criteria and success plans for “academically at‑risk” scholar-athletes

Oversees Scholar-Athlete & Team Athletic Success

Exhibits a commitment to athletic success

Achieves a competitive presence in conference, regional and national meets

Recruits high caliber student‑athletes

Demonstrates the ability to work with other members of the athletics department

Demonstrates the knowledge necessary to facilitate improvement in athletic performances

Oversees Scholar-Athlete & Team Compliance

Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations, including all aspects of compliance in operating a Division II Athletic program

This includes all aspects of compliance oversight in operating a Division II Athletic program

Oversees Scholar-Athlete Leadership & Whole Person Development

Promote the

Greatness Through Virtue

whole-person development model

Create a positive team culture of Solidarity & Harmony

Develop and emphasize Virtuous Leadership

Oversees Scholar-Athlete Safety, Health & Well Being

Athletic Training

Nutritional Instruction

Team Travel

Satisfactory housing options

Clarity on team policies

Support resources for individual counsel

Oversees Community Integration & Connectedness

Create community integration and connectedness through strategic marketing plans and social media platforms

Improve the fan experience at games

Facilitate faculty and student body involvement

Create and establish strong traditions that promote involvement with your program

Oversees Program Management

Demonstrates fiscal and administrative responsibility, including budget, scholarships, scheduling, student assistance and athletic department assistance (event contributions)

Contribute to Athletic Fundraising

Demonstrates a commitment to the promotion and development of the Marauders Armada

Participates in Armada activities and maintains a strong Armada Cabinet

Create, develop or maintain a sport‑emphasis fundraising activity

Qualifications include:

Bachelor’s degree required

Masters’ degree preferred

A minimum of 3-5 years of previous coaching experience required

Upholds and promotes the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary

Supports the ongoing implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the apostolic constitution on Catholic colleges and universities

Builds a culture of ready and earnest hospitality in the Office of Athletics and throughout the university in accord with Saint Benedict’s admonition that all be received as Christ

Knowledge and Skills include:

Understanding of the

Greatness Through Virtue

core strategies and being able to facilitate the growth of our Scholar‑Athletes in the virtues of academic life

Understanding of balancing a scholar‑athlete academic responsibility with their athletic demands

Demonstrated personal and professional integrity

Excellent communication skills

Ability to maintain a clean and organized professional work environment and keeping current with administrative reporting requirements

Ability to prioritize workload, perform work duties independently, and meet deadlines

Ability to work effectively and collaborate with a variety of people including scholar‑athletes, parents, faculty, and staff

Demonstrated knowledge of the departmental needs of scholar‑athletes, best practices in working with scholar‑athletes who are at risk for attrition and the ability to work effectively with scholar‑athletes from diverse cultures and backgrounds, scholar‑athletes who have a disability, nontraditional scholar‑athletes, and other at‑risk scholar‑athletes

Understand and comply with federal laws and regulations that pertain to higher education

Knowledge of NCAA Division II Rules and Regulations

For more information on the University of Mary, please watch a short video by clicking on this link:

https://youtu.be/Go37Hy6QrVs

Review of application materials will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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