The golf program is a division 1 program competing in the Patriot League, and program oversight includes student recruitment, student development, and program administration responsibilities. The head coach provides leadership and direction to all facets of the program in advancing the mission of the University and the Department of Athletics. Specific areas of responsibility include (but are not limited to) teaching, tutoring, instructing or lecturing student athletes, recruitment, student-athlete development (including academic support), program administration and program advancement yielding agreed upon results. All activities shall be conducted within the policies and resource framework of the University, the Athletics Department, The Patriot League and the NCAA. The Lehigh community takes seriously our commitment to antiracism and The Principles of our Equitable Community.
Position Number: S89070
This position is a Grade: 8-40 with an approximate salary range of $34,640-$41,570 based on working 12 months per year, 30 hours per week and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications
Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website at https://hr.lehigh.edu/benefits
1. Teaching, tutoring, instructing or lecturing
•Instructing student athletes in the fundamental skills, rules, strategies, and physical conditioning necessary for success in their sport
•Evaluating/assessing, effectiveness and results and adapting/refining strategies
•Planning (practices, training sessions, team and individual conditioning, line-ups, and competitive strategies)
•Designing instructional programs for individual student-athletes or for the team as a whole as needed
2. Student-Athlete development
•Act as the lead in character development which includes counseling, teaching, instructing, advising, motivating, inspiring, disciplining and rewarding athletes as appropriate
3. Program administration
•Planning and evaluating student progress and program results, status, and priorities
•Preparing and managing annual program budgets
•Supervising, managing, and evaluating personnel (including sensitivity to diversity)
•Scheduling student competitions and/or planning tournaments in coordination with appropriate administrator
4. Recruiting
•Evaluating prospects (athletically, commitment, character, etc.) through high school visits, at competitions and/or home visits
•Promoting Lehigh through communicating with prospects and families
•Coordinating recruitment strategies, calendar and procedures
5. Advancement/Results
•Fulfilling a commitment to teach and service in the Lehigh Community (Departmental, Institutional, and professional)
•Achieving competitive success with the Conference (and sometimes beyond)
•Graduating student-athletes at a rate equal to or above the University rate
Special Considerations
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist at inada@lehigh.edu
Variable Schedule depending on season; Primary focus is during academic year as coaching will dictate
This position works with minors
The duties of the position do not allow for a remote work option; the employee in this position will be required to work on campus where they can be fully accessible to the Lehigh community
Qualifications
•Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree preferred
•One to three years of related work experience
•Experience with or extensive exposure to event staging and/or charitable fund raising, ideally in an educational setting
Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position
Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.
