Assistant Men's and Women's Golf Coach

Assistant Men's and Women's Golf Coach at University of Illinois Springfield

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled

Minimum Starting Salary: $10,000 over 10 months

Assistant Men's and Women's Golf Coach assists in instruction, development, management, implementation, and advancement of the competitive intercollegiate golf program within the philosophy, objectives, policies, and guidelines of NCAA Division II, the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), and the Department of Athletics at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). The coach reports to the Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach.

• Teach and instruct advanced level skills, techniques, and game strategies inherent in the highest level of competitive play; develop UIS golf student‑athletes to successful competitive achievements.
• Assist in recruiting highly successful golf student‑athletes who are physically and academically talented, represent UIS and Department of Athletics with good character, and strive to graduate from UIS.
• Assist in preparation for practices, competitions, and team travel.
• Assist with fundraising, marketing, promotion, and alumni and community engagement of UIS golf and Department of Athletics at UIS.
• Collaborate with athletic training staff, academic support personnel, strength and conditioning, compliance staff, and other campus personnel to enhance and support UIS golf student‑athlete experience.
• Accountable for compliance with all NCAA Division II and Great Lakes Valley Conference rules; including submission of all compliance forms, adherence to all compliance policies and procedures, and attendance of mandatory NCAA rules education sessions.
• Assist in coordinating camps/clinics to increase local and regional exposure of UIS and UIS golf.
• Attend GLVC, UIS, and Department of Athletics meetings as scheduled; hold office hours in the office in the Recreation and Athletic Center; complete required NCAA and UIS training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the department’s strategic goals and ongoing initiatives.

Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience in individual skill instruction in the sport of golf and/or experience playing collegiate golf. Demonstrated experience in coaching golf is preferred.

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E‑Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, in compliance with state and federal law.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008). Requests may be submitted to UIS HR at hr employment or call 217‑206‑6652.

All postings close at 5:00 pm CST on the posting close date.