A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
High School Assistant Golf Coach
Herscher Unit 2
Herscher High School - Herscher, Illinois This job is also posted in Herscher CUSD #2
Job Details
Job ID:
5829438
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 1, 2026
Job Description
Position Title:
Herscher High School Assistant Golf Coach
Reports to: Principal and Athletic Director
Summary:
Assume the duties as assistant golf coach at Herscher High School. Be available to practice and compete from Monday of Week 6 to Saturday of week 15 (ex. For fall 2025: Monday August 11 to Saturday August 18; 10 weeks) of the IHSA calendar. The Herscher High School golf coach is responsible for the golf program (male and female athletes) at our school, including recruiting (from within the student body), training, and coaching the team. They also plan daily practices, create strategies, and motivate players. Assist the Head Coach with any duties deemed necessary.
Qualifications:
Experience:
Previous experience as a professional golfer or coaching at a high school or college level preferred
Education:
A bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Physical Education or Sports Science preferred
Certification:
ISBE, AESEP, NFHS, or other coaching certification
IS REQUIRED
but can be obtained after hiring.
Skills:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to inspire students, and knowledge of sports psychology
Physical fitness: Physically fit to demonstrate golf techniques
Duties:
Recruiting:
Recruiting and retaining new players to the team
Training:
Plan and lead practice sessions including strength and conditioning on a daily basis
Coaching:
Provide feedback and coaching during competitions
Strategy:
Create strategies to help the team win competitions
Motivation:
Encourage and motivate players to prepare for competitions
Assess:
Assess player's skills and assigns team and positions
Record keeping: Maintain player and team records.
Course management: Encourage players to think their way through a round and pick the best misses.
Follows:
Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
Communicates:
Communicates with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
Follows:
Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Models:
Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
Acts:
Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
Follows:
Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Follows:
Follows all expected golf course procedures and etiquette.
Works:
Works with the athletic director to utilize 20 IHSA summer contact days
Supervise:
Supervise students in locker rooms, at away and home events, ensure appropriate behaviors.
Models:
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
