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Head Coach, Women's Golf

Jacksonville University
locationJacksonville, FL 32211, USA
PublishedPublished: 5/31/2026
Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Head Coach- Women's Golf

Department: Athletics

Position Reports to (Position Title): Sport Administrator

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

Position Class (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Exempt

Position Type (Full Time or Part Time): Full Time

Is this a Primary or Additional Position: Primary

Job Summary

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Coaching, scheduling, recruiting, travel arrangements, budget management and fundraising. Development of this Division I golf program will be expected to be within the guidelines of the NCAA, Conference Office, and Jacksonville University.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Assistant Coaches for Women's Golf and Interns

Duties/Responsibilities

COACHING - Responsible for:

  • All on- and off-Course coaching

SCHEDULING- Responsible for:

  • Scheduling of all competition
  • Coordinating Practice Schedules

RECRUITING- Responsible for:

  • Compliance with NCAA recruiting rules and completing associated paperwork in a timely manner
  • Arranging financially responsible recruiting trips
  • Initiating arrangements for all official visits
  • Recruiting students who will be an asset to the University and Department of Athletics and graduate in a timely manner

FINANCIAL AID- Responsible for:

  • Understanding NCAA regulations
  • Initiating process for initial and renewal grants
  • Consistently updating team rosters
  • Meeting athletic grant-in-aid budget

BUDGETS- Responsible for:

  • Assisting in annual budget preparation
  • Staying within amount budgeted for fiscal year
  • Having all expenditures pre-approved through appropriate channels

TRAVEL- Responsible for:

  • Initiating process for all travel arrangements and submitting reports within 48 hours of return

EQUIPMENT/APPAREL- Responsible for:

  • Pre- and Post-season inventory
  • Care and maintenance of all equipment/apparel and facilities
  • Initiating process to order equipment/apparel

ACADEMICS- Responsible for:

  • Supporting all Department of Athletics policies on classroom attendance, study hall, progress reports and enforcing disciplinary actions
  • Working with team to maintain and increase their APR

FUNDRAISING- Responsible for:

  • Devising new methods of fund raising
  • Being available for Departmental fund raising activities
  • Following guidelines established by Department, University, and the NCAA for fund raising activities

PAPERWORK - Responsible for:

  • Completing all paperwork by established athletic department and NCAA deadlines

MEETINGS - Responsible for:

  • Attending and contributing to all Department of Athletics meetings and requested functions

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Knowledge of NCAA Division I Rules and Regulations
  • Mastery of the sport of Golf
  • Ability to lead, guide and direct assistants
  • Willingness to form relationships with constituents and fundraise

Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications

Minimum Education Requirement:

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university, master's degree preferred

Minimum Work Experience:

  • Three to five years collegiate coaching experience at NCAA Division I level preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Head Coach or Associate Head Coach experience
  • Experience with NCAA Division I Rules and Regulations
  • Proven recruiting and fundraising abilities
  • Demonstrated leadership skills

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to physically perform essential job duties or have special accommodations arranged in advance

Work Conditions:

  • Required to work atypical hours including nights, weekends, potential holidays
  • May be required to practice in heat, cold, inclement weather

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

To Apply

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) references with this application.