Head Men's Golf Coach - #262590

Details

Posted: 03-Jul-25

Location: Jackson, Mississippi

Type: Full-time

Categories

Coaching

Coaching - Golf

Sector

Collegiate Sports

Required Education

4 Year Degree

The Opportunity:Belhaven University, a Christ-centered university located in Jackson, MS, is receiving applications for the role of Head Men’s Golf Coach. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a successful, competitive NCAA Division III collegiate men’s golf program, grounded in discipleship and mentoring. Belhaven is an NCAA Division III institution sponsoring seventeen sports programs and holding conference membership in the Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS). Belhaven University is also a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Additional information about Belhaven University can be found at www.belhaven.edu. As addressed below under other position responsibilities, this position can be constructed to allow the selected candidate to be provided with some athletic department administrative duties and be compensated commensurate with the experience of the chosen candidate.

Position Responsibilities:The Head Men’s Golf Coach is directly accountable to the Vice President/Director of Athletics and is responsible for the leadership and administration of all aspects of the men’s golf program, including: Recruiting and retaining talented, good-fit student-athletes; providing mature, biblical spiritual leadership and direction for student-athletes and staff; mentoring student-athletes in their academic performance to assure timely progress toward degree completion and graduation; coaching the team during scheduled practices and competitions; demonstrating increasing competitive accomplishment; maintaining responsibility for expense control with all program expenditures; directing the program within NCAA and CCS rules and regulations; developing a schedule for competition and team community service activities; cultivating relationships with campus faculty and staff and external relationships with men’s golf alumni and friends of the program, as well as other duties assigned by supervisor.

Optional Responsibilities:If desired by the selected candidate, this position can be expanded to include athletic department administrative duties that could allow the candidate to expand their duties and experiences. Many of these expanded duties would include departmental event management oversight.

Position Requirements: Demonstrated success in coaching men’s golf, preferably at the collegiate level, as well as a bachelor’s degree. Effective verbal and written communication skills; sound interpersonal skills in dealing with student-athletes, university personnel and members of the off-campus community; ability to operate a collegiate men’s golf program within budget parameters. The candidate must fully support the vision and mission of the University as well as subscribe to its Statement of Faith (http://www.belhaven.edu/belhaven/mission.htm).

Application Procedures

Interested applicants may make an application by submitting the following:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Reference list with contact information (including local pastor) and
• Brief account (no more than 750 words) of the applicant's spiritual pilgrimage, including the time and circumstances surrounding becoming a believer in Christ and their current relationship with Christ.
  
  

For additional information about BU’s Commitment Statement, including employee expectations, click the following link: http://www.belhaven.edu/belhaven/employment_pdfs/LetterOfEmploymentCommitment.pdf. Should the interested applicant receive a job offer, they will be asked to sign accepting this commitment. Only applicants who submit all four required items will be considered. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Additional information about Belhaven University may be found at www.belhaven.edu.

The complete packet of information should be placed in one PDF file and emailed to opportunity@ mammothconsulted.com. The position is open until filled, and applications will begin to be reviewed immediately. Questions, inquiries, and nominations can be directed to Dr. Kurt Patberg, Vice President of Mammoth Sports Consulting at [email protected].

The Head Men’s Golf Coach is a full-time salaried position with competitive benefits. The University provides its employees a grace-filled work environment in which to live out their career calling and offers competitive pay and benefits, including numerous insurance offerings and 401K retirement matching opportunities, as well as generous vacation time and holidays.

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About Belhaven University

Belhaven University, a Christ-centered university located in Jackson, MS is an NCAA Division III institution sponsoring fifteen sports programs and holding conference membership in the American Southwest Conference (ASC). Belhaven University is also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

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