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Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Florence, Alabama
Job Type: Staff
Division: Athletics
Department: Men's Golf
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate's education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information, is not available for most faculty positions.
Description
The University of North Alabama is accepting applications for the position of Head Coach of Men's Golf. North Alabama is an NCAA Division I member that successfully competes in the ASUN Conference. This position is responsible for all phases of the Men's Golf program including recruiting quality student-athletes, monitoring the academic success of student-athletes, game preparation and strategy, supervising assistant coaches, scheduling, attending meetings with alumni, enhancing public relations, organizing camps and clinics, fundraising, budget, adhering to NCAA and ASUN rules and regulations, and other general administrative duties. In addition, the Head Coach will be responsible for supporting the philosophy, goals, and mission of both the University and its intercollegiate athletics program.
Essential Job Duties
Teaching/Coaching (51%)

• Instruct, teach, and coach student-athletes during practice and competitions;
• Instruct student-athletes on developed systems/concepts, as well as rules and fundamentals of the sport to develop and achieve personal and team goals;
• Develop sport-specific systems and strategies, with emphasis on tactical components;
• Provide individual skill instruction, supervision, and motivation to student-athletes;
• Assess performance and provide practical instructions to student-athletes;
• Maintain a close working relationship with athletic trainers and strength/conditioning staff in regard to athletic injury, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention;
• In coordination with strength and conditioning staff, conduct conditioning programs that include methods of improving power, speed, strength, and overall performance;
• Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool for games and competitions;
• Plan practices and/or competition strategy;
• Responsible for golf meets preparation and strategy.

Recruiting (30%)

• Recruit quality student-athletes;
• Ensure academic success of student-athletes;
• Maintain and use Teamworks (ARMs) software for recruiting as well as other required information and forms;
• Maintain and monitor information required for NCAA-eligibility of each student-athlete while working closely with athletics compliance;
• Retain current student-athletes as team members;
• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes with a specific focus on student retention and graduation rates;
• Ensure the program meets the annual squad size number;
• Organize camps and clinics

Administration (19%)

• Supervise assistant coach(es), graduate assistant(s), and other personnel;
• Schedule meets, practices, team meetings, etc.;
• Attend meetings with alumni and enhance public relations;
• Attend required department and college meetings;
• Fundraise for the athletics department and the individual sport
• Assist with completing and management of the program budget while staying within budget parameters and completing necessary business office pre-approval and expense documentation;
• Maintain adherence to NCAA and ASUN rules and regulations;
• Maintain effective working relationships within the athletic department and the university as a whole;
• Complete and maintain all forms and records as required by division/NCAA Compliance;
• Coordinate and manage all game travel;
• Support the philosophy, goals, and mission of both the University and its intercollegiate athletics programs;
• Work closely with divisional staff to manage the scheduling of practices and coordinate opponent scheduling;
• Maintain a high graduation rate and APR to NCAA regulations;
• Provide ongoing oversight of student-athletes conduct both on and off the court and assist with conflict resolution;
• Assist with the development of positive interpersonal relationships including campus integration with other students and faculty;
• Promote a positive program image;
• Promote positive media and community relations;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Keep current knowledge about issues affecting the athletic program, including internal and external events, discussions and concerns;
• Participate in annual Title IX education training and IT safety training.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree is required;
• Master's degree is preferred;
• Fundraising experience preferred;
• Experience working in a leadership role in a collaborative environment is preferred;
• Successful coaching experience at the collegiate level is preferred;
• Strong, working knowledge of the sports skills and training methods is required;
• Preference is given to candidates with prior experience in recruiting, fiscal management skills, organizational skills, and communication skills.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Current, valid driver's license in good standing is required;
• CPR certification, renewed annually, is required.

ATHLETICS ADDENDUM:
As the Head Coach of Men's Golf for the University of North Alabama, you will be expected to comply with all NCAA and Conference rules and regulations and with the provisions of gender equity as specified by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. You are required to participate in an annual review of relevant Conference and NCAA rules and regulations governing your position responsibilities. You are expected to advise the Athletics Director if you are aware of any violation of NCAA/conference rules or regulations in the University's athletics program. Violation of NCAA/Conference rules or regulations shall subject you to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures and as required by Section 11.2 of the NCAA Manual. Further, you may be terminated or disciplined for any act or omission that may give rise to a finding that the institution has violated an NCAA rule or regulation. You shall also be subject to disciplinary action for violation of any University rules, policies, regulations, or the provisions of Title IX pursuant to the policies and procedures governing University staff employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position requires that applicants upload a resume at the time of application and provide contact information for at least three professional references (including email addresses). For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291, option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.
UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.
Staff Benefit Summary - For more details regarding each benefit listed below, please visit the HR website at or click on the links below. The benefits premiums listed below are effective March 1, 2026.
UNA has a fully-insured group health insurance program with , which includes medical, prescription drug, vision, psychiatric, and substance abuse benefits for full-time university employees, and their eligible dependents. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health/Vision/RX - Monthly Premiums
Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium
Employee $0.00 $728.36 $728.36
+Child(ren) $423.42 $778.36 $1,201.78
+Spouse $678.36 $778.36 $1,456.72
+Spouse & Child(ren) $786.88 $778.36 $1,565.24
UNA also provides dental coverage through The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Dental - Monthly Premiums
Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium
Employee $0.00 $29.61 $29.61
Family $39.07 $29.61 $68.68
UNA provides all eligible employees with basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. The basic life coverage level is 1.5 times the covered employee's annual base salary with a maximum benefit of $400,000. Included with your basic life coverage is Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at 3 times the covered employee's annual salary. The provider for this coverage is As a member of the , eligible employees have life benefits available through the TRS. Also, for eligible active employees, a death benefit of the payment of accrued sick leave is paid to the employee's beneficiary by the University.
This coverage provides benefits after a 90-day period of disability. The monthly benefit is 60% of the covered employee's monthly base salary not to exceed $10,000 per month. The cost for this benefit is paid in full by the University for eligible employees and the provider for this coverage is
Retirement Plans
The is a defined benefit plan in which participation is mandatory for eligible employees. Eligible employees are categorized by the TRS as Tier I or Tier II members.
Rates below are effective as of October 1, 2025

• Tier I - Employee contribution rate is 7.5% for regular employees and 8.5% for law enforcement employees.
• Tier II - Employee contribution rate is 6.2% for regular employees and 7.0% for law enforcement employees.

- this retirement plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan.
- this plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan offered by the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
The University provide a $6.00 per month credit to eligible employees to offset the cost(s) for supplemental, voluntary benefits. All full-time regular employees are eligible for this benefit on the first day of the month following the completion of 90 days of employment.

• Flexible Spending Accounts - HealthEquity
• Cancer Insurance - Allstate
• Short-Term Disability Insurance - Fort Dearborn Life
• Life Insurance - Symetra
• Accident Coverage - Symetra
• Critical Illness Insurance - Symetra
• Hospital Indemnity Coverage - Symetra
• Vision Insurance - Vision Blue by VSP
• Air Evac Lifeteam
• Long-Term Care Insurance - LTCi Plans

UNA provides remission of tuition to eligible employees and to their spouses and qualified dependent children.
Paid Time Off
- Annual leave is accrued for each hour worked. During the first 2 years of employment, the accrual is 10 workdays. After completion of 2 years of continuous service, eligible employees are entitled to 12 days of annual leave and, for each additional year of service, annual leave is increased by one day per year to a maximum of 20 days after 10 years.
- Full-time regular staff members are entitled to 96 work hours (12 workdays) of sick leave each year at the employee's regular rate of pay regardless of length of service.
- Full-time, regular staff employees are eligible for paid holidays.
Miscellaneous Benefits
01
Do you have a bachelor's degree?

• No
• Yes

02
Do you have a master's degree?

• No
• Yes

03
Do you have previous collegiate-level coaching experience?

• No
• Yes

04
Do you have a strong, working knowledge of the sport's skills and training methods?

• No
• Yes

05
Do you have Division I coaching experience?

• No
• Yes

06
Do you have experience in a leadership role in a collaborative environment?

• No
• Yes

07
Do you have fundraising experience?

• No
• Yes

08
Do you have prior experience in recruiting, fiscal management skills, organizational skills, and/or communication skills?

• No, none of these.
• Recruiting experience
• Fiscal management skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills

09
Do you have a current, valid driver's license?

• No
• Yes

10
Do you have a CPR certification or are you willing to obtain such within six months if selected for hire?

• No, I do not have this certification nor am I willing to obtain it within six months if hired.
• No, I do not have this certification but I am willing to obtain such within six months if hired.
• Yes, I currently hold this certification.

11
This position is not eligible for sponsorship of any kind. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship (H1B, OPT, etc.) ?

• No
• Yes

Required Question