Head Golf Coach

Company: Pellissippi State Community College
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: May 17, 2025

Job Description:

Title: Head Golf Coach

Department: Athletics
Number of Positions: 1

Position #: 101380
Classification: 2m - hybrid mobile
Pay Rate: $31,200 - $32,300/per year. Pay will be determined based on related work experience above required. To be considered in determining pay, all related work experience must be listed on the application.
Pay is based on 60%, 22.5 hrs/week.
Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application: Resume, transcripts and three professional references.
Reference check requirements: Three (3) professional references, two (2) of which should be former or current supervisors and (1) professional reference.
Personal references (friends, clergy, customers, relatives) are not considered acceptable references.
A professional reference such as a previous or current co-worker may be used as one of the references.

Position Summary: Implement and lead a competitive golf team to compete in TCCAA/NJCAA Division 2.
Essential Functions:
60%
Golf Program Management

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• Serve as men's head golf coach including recruiting, organization of practice, match scheduling, management of operating budget, and fundraising.
  
• Supervise the assistant golf coach or coaches.
  
• Responsible for care and maintenance of golf equipment used by the program.
  
• Tracks records, and statistics for both team and individuals.
  
• Work closely with the athletic director to schedule personal and team travel.
  
• Present for all practices, matches, and tournaments.
  
  25% Student Athlete & Academic Management
  
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  • Monitor golf student-athlete progress including class attendance, academic performance, personal adjustment and financial aid management
    
  • Coordinate and monitor student study, athletic tutoring and classroom performance.
    
  • Work with student athletes to aid placement at the University level
    
    10% Student Athlete Conduct
    
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    • Responsible for student conduct on the field of play
      
    • Accountable for making sure all student athletes are following the latest sport rules and guidelines with a focus on sportsmanship
      
      5% Community Involvement
      
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      • Involved in the local golf community.
        
      • Promotes the Pellissippi golf program in a positive manner in the local community.
        
        Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time.
        Job Requirements:
        
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        • High School diploma or GED equivalent.
          
        • Prefer at least two years of golf coaching at the college level
          
        • Experience recruiting student-athletes preferred
          
          Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience.
          Skills/Abilities:
          
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            • Exceptional communication skills
              
            • Ability to relate to a diverse faculty, staff and student population.
              
            • Knowledge in coaching golf skills and strategies.
              
            • Ability to monitor players both academically and athletically.
              
            • Good public relations skills.
              
            • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including some evening and weekend hours.
              
            • Proficient in basic computer skills.
              
            • Ability to engage in the colleges mission and values
              
              
              
              Physical Demands:
              The golf coach may work in various locations including gymnasium, weight room, and outdoors. The golf coach is required to perform work of an active nature, moving around locations requiring sufficient physical stamina to carry out duties. Requires ambulatory ability to lift medium-to-heavy weight materials, balance, and walk and stand for extended periods of time. Requires visual acuity to observe moving objects and recognize physical injuries. Requires auditory ability to project voice to a small group. Lift and move light to moderately heavy (less than 50 pounds) objects.
              Hazards:
              The golf coach is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions (cold, wet and humid) and/hot or humid gymnasium environment(s). The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.
              Full-time Employment Benefits:
              
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              • Insurance Options: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-term Disability, FSA/HSA
                
              • Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan
                
              • Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent discounts, Audit/Non-Credit, Reimbursement Program
                
              • Employee Assistance Program
                
              • Retirement Options: Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS), 401k with $100 company match, 457, 403b
                
              • Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
                
              • 14 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December
                
              • Sick Leave Bank
                
              • Longevity Pay
                
              • Many opportunities for professional development
                
                Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Work experience that is not listed on the application will not be considered towards compensation. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.
                Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the . For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at or 865-539-7354.
                If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College's Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at .
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