Arkansas Tech University seeks a dynamic, proven leader with the experience and skills necessary to serve as head coach of its nationally-prominent NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Golf programs. The successful candidate will inherit a men’s program that has appeared in six NCAA National Championship Tournaments including five-straight from 2017-2022. During that time, the program has also advanced to medal match play each year and captured the 2021 National Championship. The men’s program has also been a mainstay on the regional level with NCAA 15 regional tournament appearances since 2001. On the women’s side, the program has qualified for six NCAA National Championship Tournaments as a team since 2014. Most-recently, the program advanced to medal match play in 2021. The women’s program has also laid claim to a pair of NCAA Regional Championships and six Great American Conference Tournament Championships.Both programs have the ability to practice and play as a home course at two premier private golf courses in the State of Arkansas in Chamberlyne Country Club (Danville, Ark.) and the Russellville Country Club (Russellville, Ark.)This position is responsible for directing all aspects of the men's & women’s golf programs, including GA supervision, recruitment and development of student-athletes, budget development and management, and engaging with members of the university community and citizens of the Arkansas River Valley. He or she will also be responsible for assuring compliance with policies and procedures set forth by Arkansas Tech University, the Great American Conference and the NCAA. The successful candidate will contribute to the ATU Department of Athletics’ nationally recognized culture of community service, oversee the operation of summer camps and cultivate relationships with alumni/community members for the benefit of ATU, the Department of Athletics and the men’s & women’s golf programs. The head men’s & women’s golf coach reports to the director of athletics and performs other duties as assigned.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Excellent ability to grasp and teach golf fundamentals and strategies

Knowledge of the NCAA Division II rules and regulations

A strong public service orientation to work well with faculty, staff, students, and the community

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

Maintain a commitment to academic and athletic excellence

Oral and written communication skills Computer skills

B.A. or B.S. Degree

Proven golf coaching experience

Current certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use or the ability to get certified