Head Golf Coach

Posting Details Posting Summary Job Title Head Golf Coach Division Office of the President Department Athletics Department Work Status Full Time Position Category Staff FLSA Exempt Pay Range Salary Range $60,000 - $70,000 / year Fund Source State Support Job Summary The Head Golf Coach is a full-time, twelve-month position and supervises a full time assistant coach at Morgan State University – an NCAA Division I institution. The position is responsible for overseeing all phases of the highly competitive Golf Team. The Golf team will compete in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference ( MEAC ). The head coach must be able to support and promote the University’s mission. Job Duties Provide positive guidance, specific skill instruction and concepts to the Golf student-athletes. Monitor the academic progress of the Golf student-athletes and ensure the necessary support is provided as needed. Lead planning meetings to strategize and coordinate practices and competition activities. Promote and monitor the physical, mental, emotional and social well-being of the Golf student-athletes. Manage all aspects of the Golf team budget to include coordinating team travel, meals after home competitions, apparel and footwear purchases, timely reconciliations, etc. Recruit quality student-athletes to maintain preferred squad size by means of personal contact and correspondence, evaluating ability in-person and/or by video, and on-campus visits within MSU, NCAA rules. Maintain a database of prospective-student-athletes including high school, junior college and transfers. Respond to all inquiries received within a reasonable timeframe, preferably 24 hours. Build and maintain recruiting schedules within NCAA rules. Manage official and unofficial visits of prospective student-athletes, including all associated documentation. Create and cultivate professional relationships within the community to build sponsorship and other fundraising opportunities. Build and foster relationships with local, regional and national high schools. Coordinate community service activities with MSU student-athlete development staff and MSU SAAC . Plan and coordinate campus-based summer camps and clinics within NCAA guidelines. Participate in professional development opportunities that will translate to growth of the Golf program. Ensure compliance and sound judgment with the University’s Title IX and other MSU policies and procedures. Exceptional communication, leadership, time management, and a deep understanding of golf biomechanics and sports psychology Manage Morgan State University and personal student-athlete information confidentially and ethically. Coordinate game day management as necessary. Must be able to travel on an as needed basis. Attend regularly scheduled meetings (ex. rules education, academic success, head coaches, sport administrator, etc.) as requested. Perform other duties, including administrative, as assigned by the head coach, sport administrator and/or the Vice President/Director of Athletics or designee. Requested Minimum Qualifications Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Experience: At least three years of collegiate coaching experience in Golf is required. Must be certified in CPR /First Aid. Must hold a valid driver’s license. Must be able to receive Mental Health First Aid certification within one calendar year of hire date and maintain certification thereafter. PGA (Professional Golfers’ Association). Other Preferences for Consideration Preferences: A Master’s degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university is preferred. 5 years of collegiate Golf coaching experience; NCAA Division I experience head coaching Golf USGTF (United States Golf Teachers Federation). Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Candidates should be able to provide instruction/feedback to student-athletes while standing or squatting while working outside. Candidates must be able to bend, squat and perform other movements associated with coaching a highly competitive, golf program. Candidates should be to walk for long periods of time. Candidates must be able to use a computer, laptop, telephone, golf equipment etc. Posting Detail Information Posting Number ST01610 Number of Vacancies 1 Job Open Date 08/03/2026 Application Review Date Job Close Date 08/20/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant Please enter two professional references in the References page of the application. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a bachelor's degree? Yes No * Do you have a masters degree? Yes No * Do you have at least 3 years of collegiate golf coahing experience ? Yes NO * Do you have at least 5 years of Collegiate Golf Experience ? Yes NO * Do you have NCAA Division 1 experience as a Head Golf Coach ? Yes NO * Do you have an active/current CPR/1st aid certification? (Open Ended Question) * Do you have a valid U.S. driver’s license? Yes No * Do you hold current licensure/certification from USGTF (United States Golf Teachers Federation) ? Yes NO Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Certification Optional Documents Transcripts (unofficial ) License Supporting Document