About the Role
Head Varsity Golf CoachPart‑time Regular Professional Woodberry Forest School, Woodberry Forest, VA, US10 days ago Requisition Salary Range: $10,000.00 To $20,000.00 AnnuallyWoodberry Forest School is seeking a head varsity golf coach to lead the golf programs for the 2026-27 school year. As a member of the Virginia Prep League, Woodberry has a rich academic and athletic tradition and is deeply committed to helping our boys develop into leaders in service to others dating back to the school’s founding in 1889. We are seeking a golf coach who will facilitate our continued pursuit of excellence in golf and academics. Academics and athletics combine with the arts, outdoor programming, and residential life, fulfilling the “whole boy” experience we cherish. In that vein, the head golf coach plays a vital role in the intentional character development of each boy while establishing a highly competitive, positive, and inclusive culture for the golf program. The head coach will build within the program, and demonstrate in his/her own actions, the qualities embodied by the vision and mission of Woodberry Forest School.Specific coaching characteristics, duties, and responsibilitiesA positive leader of the entire golf program who will build boys up emotionally, physically, and socially while a member of any one of our teamsUses each opportunity to teach values and character to the boysEncourages a sense of belonging for all boys who are a part of the program through building relationships with and among the boysDevelops a plan to integrate fundamental teaching for boys at all levelsCoordinates and communicates logistics among all Woodberry golf teams including: highly competitive varsity and junior varsity teams in the spring, beginner and recreational programs in the fall and springWorks closely with the golf course management team in coordinating school practices and matches in conjunction with membership use of the golf facilitiesSupports the athletic department and dean of students in coordinating the use and up‑keep of two Trackman practice baysUnderstands the academic responsibilities of the boys and follows their progress as studentsDeeply understands all physical, mental, and course management skills related to golf and can organize and plan practices accordinglyDefines roles and responsibilities for assistant and lower team coachesValues strength & conditioning, nutrition, mental health, and playing multiple sports in helping the boys to realize their full potential as athletesWorks collaboratively with Woodberry athletic training staff in support of student prevention and recovery from injuriesMaintains and organizes all golf equipment with the support of Woodberry staffWorks alongside the athletic director to budget each season for operational needs and for long‑term planning and purchasesBuilds relationships with member schools in the Virginia Prep League (VPL)Understands USGA, Virginia Independent School Athletic Association (VISAA) and VPL policies and rules and supports the implementation of those policies and rulesWorks in partnership with the admissions office to communicate to prospective students and families the values and ideals of the entire Woodberry communitySupports athletes’ and families’ transitions to college, inclusive of establishing relationships with college and university programs as appropriate in support of the recruiting processDesires to continually learn through various means of professional developmentSupports assistant coaches towards their own professional developmentHas a valid driving license and is willing to be trained to drive a minibus for away competitionsRequiredLeadership experience within a competitive programStrong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsPreferredUSGA CertificationsAbility to hold teaching or administrative positionTeacher of an academic classDemonstrated success in a high school or college settingPay will be competitive and relative to experience and responsibilities assumed upon employment.Woodberry Forest School is an Equal Opportunity Employer