Head Women's Golf Coach (Part-Time)

The Opportunity

Lesley University is seeking a Head Women's Golf Coach (Part-Time) to join our Athletics Department. Under the supervision of the Athletics Director, the Head Coach will lead the operations, management, coaching, and cultivation of a competitive and successful Division III program while fostering an environment that contributes to a positive student-athlete experience. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, a collaborative approach, and a willingness to contribute to additional departmental initiatives as assigned by the Athletic Director.

The Head Coach will lead the planning, management, and coordination of all aspects of the golf program, including the oversight and hiring of Assistant Coaches. Responsibilities include organizing practice sessions and game-day coaching operations, supporting all relevant recruitment and fundraising activities, and overseeing the academic success of student-athletes. The Head Coach will ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that promotes the health, well-being, and overall success of student-athletes, while maintaining appropriate conduct during practices, competitions, and team travel.

Lesley University is an NCAA Division III institution and a member of the North Atlantic Conference (NAC), sponsoring 16 varsity programs and a competitive Esports program while serving more than 200 students. The Head Coach must comply with all policies established by federal and state laws, Lesley University, North Atlantic Conference (NAC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA Division III) policies and procedures.

Qualities and Capabilities

A successful candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field (required)

• Previous experience with collegiate golf coaching preferred; previous athletics recruiting experience preferred

• Knowledge and strong understanding of NCAA Division III rules and regulations

• Strong interpersonal, time management, and managerial skills; ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team

• Night and weekend availability is required, with potentially overnight travel

• Driver's license required

Why Lesley

Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.

Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.

Expressing Interest

A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.

At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people -- regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, physical ability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws -- can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination based on these protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions related to discrimination to the University's Director of Equal Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity's webpage for the University's entire notice of nondiscrimination and for additional information.

$13,000 stipend for duration of contract period.

This pay range reflects the role's responsibilities.