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.
Assistant Men's and Women's Golf Coach Department:
Athletics Position Status:
Full-Time, Twelve (12) Month Position Directly Reports to: Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach Job Purpose The assistant coach will be responsible for supporting the head coach in managing all aspects of a competitive and successful NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Golf program with the primary responsibility being the planning and instruction of golf. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to the academic success of the student-athletes in the program that leads to graduation through a positive collegiate experience. Duties and responsibilities Compliance with NCAA, SAC and Catawba College Policies and Regulations The assistant coach must be efficient at individualized and team instruction with emphasis on teaching all skills and strategies associated with the sport. Recruiting quality student athletes that are committed to the Catawba College mission within the allotted scholarship structure and limits Commitment to and the management of program budget Coordinate and maintain regular communication with Catawba athletics staff, including the Director of Athletics, Compliance, Sports Medicine, Media Relations, Video, Strength & Conditioning, and Facilities Operations Provide academic support for all student-athletes Assist the head coach with match scheduling Practice and meet planning and implementation Player development and evaluation Assist head coach in supervising an effective strength and conditioning program Assist head coach in managing travel (booking hotels, vans, buses, etc.) Developing and maintaining positive alumni relations Day to day program administration Actively assist with program fundraising and development of alumni and community relations Serve on campus and departmental committees as requested Other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's degree required Successful collegiate coaching and golf experience is preferred Demonstrated expertise on course instruction and knowledge of the sport Ability to recruit student-athletes that will be successful in the classroom and on the course Ability to lead, mentor and motivate student-athletes Strong communication, organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to produce and assist in the management a competitive golf program are important Developing and maintaining positive alumni relations Current CPR and First Aid certification required Valid North Carolina driver's license required Application Procedure Interested candidates must send via email a letter of application, resume and contact information for three references to employment and jsaltmarsh@catawba.edu . Review of applications will begin immediately. Questions? Please contact Chris Saltmarsh with any questions about this position.
ABOUT CATAWBA
Founded in 1851 in Newton, North Carolina, Catawba was started by German pioneers who had traveled from eastern Pennsylvania to settle in the Haw, Yadkin, and Catawba Rivers valleys. In 1890, Catawba became a coeducational institution, and the first woman to graduate completed her studies in 1893. In 1925, Catawba moved and re-opened to its current location in Salisbury, NC, about 45 minutes from Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Charlotte, two hours from the mountains, and four hours from the beaches. Today, Catawba College has 41 buildings on 276 wooded acres on a residential campus. It is known for its 189-acre on-campus ecological preserve. Ranked as one of the best colleges in the South, Catawba offers 70 academic majors to approximately 1,300 students representing 34 U.S. states and 19 foreign countries. Students are instructed by 80 full-time faculty, more than 83% of whom hold the highest degree in their field. Catawba provides an education focused on an institutional philosophy of a liberal education, which entails a broad range of knowledge, intellectual and practical skills, and individual and social responsibility fostered and developed in all academic programs. Catawba is a learning community that provides students with unique opportunities to explore their vocation, helping them consider their calling, passions, and purpose as they prepare to reach their highest potential. Catawba's mission is to provide "students an education rich in personal attention that blends the knowledge and competencies of liberal studies with career preparation" and to enable "students to reach their highest potential while becoming responsible citizens." More information about Catawba College is located at catawba.edu . Catawba College is an equal-opportunity employer. As such, the College is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, unless allowed by law and deemed necessary to the operation of the College. The College complies with all federal, state, and local non-discrimination laws.
