Head Mens Golf Coach

# East Texas A&M University — Head Men's Golf Coach ## Overview East Texas A&M University in Commerce, Texas is seeking a Head Men's Golf Coach to provide leadership for the Men's Golf program at the NCAA Division I level within the Southland Conference. This is a staff position based in Commerce, Texas. Salary $58,000.00. Proposed Minimum Salary $4,833.34 monthly. ## About the role You will promote the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program through coaching, planning, organizing, recruiting and adherence to departmental policies, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Southland Conference, and the NCAA. The coach is expected to lead the program on and off the course, work with student services and academic advisors, and represent the department at professional, civic, charitable and alumni events as requested. In this role you will: - Coach student-athletes within the men's golf program at East Texas A&M University and plan and implement a sound pre-season training program in coordination with the strength and conditioning staff. - Plan all team practices to maximize time, effort, safety and skill, and work with athletic training staff to ensure student-athletes have required physical exams and that athletic training needs are met. - Counsel student-athletes in academic, disciplinary and personal matters, consulting with student services personnel and university administrators as needed. - Monitor and encourage academic progress in conjunction with the athletic academic advisor, with the ultimate goal of graduation. - Advise student-athletes about compliance with University, Southland Conference, and NCAA rules related to financial aid, eligibility, conduct, and appearance, and promote an atmosphere of compliance. - Monitor compliance activities of assistant coaches and other administrators who report directly or indirectly to the coach and submit documentation as required by the Southland Conference and NCAA. - Recruit and retain outstanding athletes who can be academically successful, coordinating contacts with recruits and their families and meeting with potential walk-on student-athletes and families. - Participate in public relations, recruiting, and development efforts; develop a balanced, challenging competition schedule using tactical and statistical data; attend monthly head coaches meetings; and administer the program budget including equipment requests and fundraising activities. - Assist with coordinating community service and outreach activities for student-athletes and work closely with public and booster groups. ## Experience, education and credentials Education: - Bachelor’s Degree is required. - Preferred: Master’s Degree. Experience / Knowledge / Skills: - Three (3) years of demonstrated successful experience coaching at the collegiate, university, junior, or professional level. - Knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies and techniques of the sport of golf. - Knowledge and experience with NCAA rules and regulations. - Effective interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational skills, and demonstrated skill in developing and motivating student-athletes academically and athletically. - Proven ability to recruit quality student-athletes. - Ability to multitask, work cooperatively with others, travel and work nights and weekends. Licensing/Professional Certifications: - Valid driver’s license. Supervision: - You may supervise assistant coach, graduate assistant coach, and/or student workers. ## Application instructions and additional notices INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process the “My Experience” page has a section provided “Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.)” to upload required documents. Use the Upload button to add each document. You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB. All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help. Please provide the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered). Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer). If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator. If you need assistance, please contact us at HR.Hiring@tamuc.edu A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. ## Why work at East Texas A&M University? The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance. ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums. Employees receive 12-15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month, and automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with optional additional retirement plans (ORP). Additional highlights include employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs, a physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees, access to research opportunities, and many academic and campus resources across the statewide Texas A&M System.