HEAD BOYS VARSITY GOLF COACHÂ
Valparaiso High School
General Job Description: The VHS Boys Varsity Golf Coach is responsible for establishing and cultivating a consistently high-caliber boys golf program at Valparaiso High School. This coach builds essential relationships with administrators, colleagues, coaches, community members, parents, and student-athletes to create a successful golf culture throughout the community. This coach is equally adept at skills and drills for player development as well as game planning and in-game adjustments for team success. The VHS Boys Varsity Golf Coach maintains a program-centric approach that enables players to continually develop and grow. In all, this coach teaches important life lessons and develops young men's character through the context of golf.Â
Qualifications:Â
? Extensive (10+ years) coaching experience in golf.Â
? An advanced understanding of the skills and concepts that are fundamental to teaching the game of golf.Â
? Flexibility, organization, and an admirable work ethicÂ
? A vibrant personality that is well suited to work with teenage boysÂ
? Excellent instructional skills and techniquesÂ
? Solid conflict resolution and communication skillsÂ
? Valid (state) teacher license is preferredÂ
? Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.Â
Job Goal:Â
? To carry out the aims and objectives of the athletic program as outlined by the Athletic Director and school administrationÂ
? To instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and field training necessary for them to realize their utmost degree of individual and team success.Â
? Provide instruction that will lead to the formation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, admirable social behavior, self discipline and self confidence.Â
Expectations:Â
? Maintain high standards as a teacher, both in the classroom and on the golf course, while advocating the skills, mission and objectives of the District and Athletic Department.Â
? Promote sportsmanship, be understanding and fair, and put integrity at the forefront of the program.Â
? Highly effective at communicating with players, parents, teachers, media, administrators and other groups within the community.Â
? Collaborate with other head coaches to promote well-rounded student athletes; includes Head Strength & Conditioning Coach as well as other sport coaches ? Demonstrate outstanding organizational and leadership skillsÂ
? Help ensure productive and positive golf experiences at the youth and middle school levels through collaboration with community members and middle school programsÂ
? Solid understanding of communication methods that that help connect the golf program to the local and golf community (e.g. social media)Â
? Have experienced past success in coaching golf in a quality program, and have a strong background in coaching as evidenced by level of position and expertise in coachingÂ
? Other duties assigned by the Athletic Director or Building PrincipalÂ
Responsibilities:Â
? Organizing and executing daily practices as well as attending daily practices.Â
? Coaching games and organizing managers.Â
? Organizing equipment and completing the equipment inventory at the end of the season.Â
? Implement basic and advanced skills, concepts, and terminology related to the game of golf.Â
? Provide ongoing feedback to JV Golf Coach to continually improve and enhance your coaching staff.Â
? Participate in high school program team activities and initiate team fundraising projects.Â
? Supervision of athletes at and after practice at VHS.Â
? Complete all necessary NFHS coaching classes before working with VHS athletes.Â
? Assist with concession supervisions, attending coaches meetings, attending parent meetings and attending award events.Â
Responsible To: Director of Athletics and Building PrincipalÂ
Stipend: As stated in the current Valparaiso Community Schools ECA portion of the Teaching Contract.