Assistant Coach, Men's Golf

Job Summary/Basic Function:

This position is to recruit and train Division I student-athletes to compete at the highest level possible. This position must also be able to run and maintain a Division I program through recruiting, student-athlete instruction including on-court teaching techniques, scheduling, monitoring academic progress, budget management, fundraising, as well as promoting the sport throughout the University and local community. This position shall have a strong working knowledge and understanding of all NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.

Essential Functions:

● Ensure the effective teaching and instruction of all specific technical skill areas to student-athletes.
● This position teaches and instructs student-athletes in the sport and uses the coach’s background and experience to decide instruction which is most beneficial to the student-athlete and team.
● Develop team and individual strategies to have the greatest chance of winning within the sport, through on-court/field teaching and video instruction.
● Design instructional programs for the team and individual student athletes and instruct student-athletes on how to implement a game plan as determined for each competition.
● Travel to events and evaluate potential student-athlete talent, correspond with all prospects via email, phone, face to face conversations, etc.
● Complete all necessary Compliance and Institutional documentation as required.
● Recruit student-athletes who meet University academic and athletic standards.
● Responsible for direct supervision of assistant coaches, all staff disciplinary actions, and any other personnel management duties as required to maintain a successful staff.
● Responsible for overall performance of athletes’ academic progress by working closely with the academic support staff.
● Work with the NCAA Compliance Office to make sure programs and student-athletes are complying with all rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
● Responsible for successfully managing an annual budget including all necessary fiscal planning.
● Promote the program to the public including, media, donors, the University community and the general public to increase visibility and revenues for the program.
● Assist with administrative work including expense reports, recruit and donor communication, and community involvement.
● Assist head coach with organizing practice, drills, team travel logistics and paperwork.
● Position requires extensive travel – team travel along with recruiting travel.
● May perform other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

● Knowledge of NCAA Rules - This position shall have a strong working knowledge and understanding of all NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
● Sport Experience - Extensive knowledge of individual and team skills with the ability to teach these skills.
● Recruiting - The ability to evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes. Maintain correspondence with a large number of prospects: e-mail, letters, and phone.
● Academic Monitoring - The ability to establish and monitor an academic system that ensures academic success for the student-athlete.
● Travel - The ability to plan, organize and execute travel arrangements.
● Computer Skills - This position is expected to have computer literacy.
● Communication Skills - This position is expected to have a high level of communication skills with student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, their coaches, counselors, parents and boosters in the community.
● Fundraising - The ability to develop the sports community in the areas of support and fundraising.
● Upon hire a NCAA Coaches Certification and 15 passenger van driving certification is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and a sports background and experience or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Experience playing golf as a student-athlete at the Division I level.
● One or more years experience coaching at the Division 1 level.
● Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Docs and Sheets.
● Excellent knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is $40,000 annually and is commensurate with experience. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)

• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service

• 9.27% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)

• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)

• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages

• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents

• See our full benefits page for more information!

Required Application Materials:

Cover Letter and Resume.

About Us:

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/