Head Women’s Golf Coach

Description

Northwest Nazarene University is inviting applications for the position of Head Women’s Golf Coach, beginning summer 2026. The full‑time exempt role reports to the Director of Golf.

This position is responsible for coaching, budget management, recruiting, eligibility, NCAA compliance, public relations, scheduling, travel, scholarships, roster management, assistant coach management, practice and competition management, fundraising, player development, and other duties assigned by the Athletic Director and the Director of Golf. The Head Coach is expected to promote and develop spiritual formation and leadership, academic excellence, athletic competitiveness, and community engagement.

Northwest Nazarene University is sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene and seeks to reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of the body of Christ in its faculty, staff, administration, and students. All those interested are encouraged to apply and will be evaluated equitably. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Golf coaching experience
• Sufficient skills, knowledge and training to perform the essential functions of this position
• The University requires that all candidates be Christians (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition) and must be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU. Candidates are asked to respond to the information items listed on the NNU Christian Mission requirements
• High motivation and commitment to the University, organizational skills, the ability to self‑start, be calm under pressure, meet deadlines, work without direct supervision, multi‑task, problem solve, and relate to a variety of personalities under diverse circumstances
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to obtain and maintain current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
• Ability to obtain NNU driving certification
• Offer of employment is contingent on successful results from a background investigation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Collegiate or elite golf coaching experience
• Experience recruiting student‑athletes
• Administrative experience
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Proficiency in utilizing workplace technology

Salary will be determined by educational background and experience and discussed with candidates during interview. Full‑time employees receive a benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and family, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plan, health savings account, tuition benefits, professional development opportunities, and a retirement program.

Complete the following application packet: letter of interest, NNU application, resume, responses to the NNU Christian Mission, two professional reference letters, pastor reference letter, transcripts (unofficial acceptable for hiring, official required upon hire).

Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended).