Head Coach - Women's Golf

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Position Title: Head Coach - Women's Golf

Job Category: Limited

Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile: Coach

Job Duties: The position of Head Women’s Golf Coach in the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (“the Department”) reports directly to UWL’s Director of Athletics. The coach will manage the daily operations of a Division III intercollegiate golf program competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (“WIAC”), with responsibilities including, but not limited to, planning, recruiting, coaching, developing, implementing, and administering of the women’s golf program (“UWL Women’s Golf”) to meet University and Department objectives. The coach must conduct themselves in such a way as to enhance respect for UWL, the Department, UWL Women’s Golf and UWL student-athletes. This position will be filled as a 25% academic year appointment (9months). •  Evening and weekends hours are required. • Travel for recruitment activities is required. • The ability to have and maintain a valid driver’s license meeting the criteria for driving a vehicle on University/State business is required. Driver Authorization required upon hire.

 The review of applications starts on  July 27 , 2026 .  Applications received on or before  July 27th  are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus. 

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.

Key Job Responsibilities: Athletic Program Services University and Department Service • Serve on department and university committees as needed and perform those responsibilities with the highest level of professionalism.

• Embrace UWL’s commitment to improving campus diversity.

Women's Golf Program Management Administration of Women’s Golf Program • Adhere to all rules of the NCAA, WIAC, and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

• Establish, implement, and review written rules and policies specific to the golf team that identify clear expectations for the student-athletes participating on the team related to athletic commitment, academic performance, community involvement, and personal conduct.

• Work with Deputy Director of Athletics to monitor operating budget and other financial accounts established for UWL Women’s Golf, with such funds used to pay for transportation, meals, lodging, equipment, and supplies.

• In the administration of camps or clinics, work with UWL’s Camps Coordinator to schedule, staff, budget, and administer all camps associated with UWL Women’s Golf.

• Schedule, prepare, and supervise all team travel, including transportation, practices, lodging, and meals.

• Monitor the academic progress of the student-athletes on the golf team to ensure that regular, ongoing, and necessary progress is made toward the attainment of a UWL degree.

• Develop and promote a team culture devoted to academic achievement and ensure an atmosphere supportive of, and conducive to, academic success.

• Work, as necessary, with appropriate facility personnel on scheduling, maintenance and other matters related to program facilities. Reserve athletic facilities for games, practices, and special events, as required.

• Collaborate with support personnel (athletics administration, athletic training, strength and conditioning, equipment, and facilities/grounds) to ensure the safety and preparation of the playing and practice areas for all students and staff.

• Develop contest schedules in accordance with guidelines and academic calendars of university and in collaboration with scheduling authorities from WIAC.

• Assist Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations by providing statistical, student-athlete, and staff information to ensure the prompt and accurate dissemination of such information to the public.

• Promptly inform Deputy Director of Athletics of changes to schedules, rosters, and staff personnel, and of results of all home and away games, as needed.

• Develop in- and off-season programs as permitted by applicable NCAA Bylaws and regulations.

• Provide, promptly and accurately, information requested by the athletic administration staff, including eligibility and participation information.

• Attend athletic department meetings.

• Attend appropriate WIAC and/or NCAA meetings.

• Attend job-related clinics and conferences.

Coaching • Plan and direct the development of student-athletes in the skills necessary for successful competition in the sport of golf.

• Instruct and supervise volunteer, and student coaches in the principles and rules of the sport of golf, the NCAA, the WIAC, and UWL.

• Develop and implement sport strategy independently or in consultation with assistant coaches.

• Define and implement team and individual goals.

• Maximize player and team performances by identifying team strengths and weaknesses.

• Demonstrate positive sportsmanship by refraining from publicly criticizing student-athletes, university support staff, game officials, or opponents.

Recruiting • Develop and maintain a competitive program through, in part, the recruitment of quality student- athletes.

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate recruiting activities within guidelines set by the NCAA, WIAC, and UWL.

• Identify, observe, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes.

• Develop and continually maintain recruiting records and logs.

• Inform prospective student-athletes of opportunities related to education, career

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