Position Summary The High School Varsity Golf Coach is responsible for leading, organizing, and developing the school's golf program. This includes coaching student-athletes in the fundamentals of golf, fostering academic and athletic excellence, ensuring compliance with school and league policies, and promoting a positive team culture rooted in sportsmanship, discipline, and personal growth. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and conduct practices, matches, and off-season training sessions
- Instruct athletes in techniques, strategy, rules, and etiquette appropriate for high school golf
- Promote teamwork, discipline, respect, and responsibility among athletes
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all student-athletes during practices, matches, and travel
- Develop and maintain a culture of academic accountability and personal development
- Supervise assistant coaches and collaborate with the athletic department and school staff
- Maintain inventory of equipment and uniforms; ensure proper use and storage
- Monitor and enforce compliance with all school, district, league, and state regulations
- Keep accurate daily attendance
- Travel to all away matches and follow all vehicle laws when driving district vehicles
- Engage with families, the community, and booster organizations as appropriate
- Uphold and model district and school policies, expectations, and values Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of golf techniques, course strategy, and rules of play
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community
- Leadership skills with the ability to build relationships and motivate athletes
- Organizational skills for managing team operations, schedules, and logistics
- Knowledge of CIF or applicable high school athletic governing body rules Minimum Qualifications
- Experience playing and/or coaching golf at the high school level or higher
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current CPR/First Aid certification required prior to first practice
- Completion of all required CIF coaching certifications prior to first practice Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience as a head or assistant golf coach
- Valid teaching credential or other employment with the school/district
- Familiarity with California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) bylaws and expectations Working Conditions
- Seasonal position with practices and matches during evenings and weekends
- Exposure to outdoor weather and physical activity over extended periods
- Requires physical fitness sufficient to demonstrate techniques and respond to emergencies
Pay:
$2,760.00 per year
Work Location:
In person