Assistant Women's and Men's Golf Coach

Summary:
This is a part-time 10-month position starting August 2026 that can be renewed for a second 10-month appointment.

Assistant Men's and Women's Golf Coach assists in instruction, development, management, implementation, and advancement of competitive intercollegiate golf program within the philosophy, objectives, policies, and guidelines of NCAA Division II, the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), and Department of Athletics at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). The Assistant Men's and Women's Golf Coach reports to the Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach and instruct advanced level skills, techniques, and game strategies inherent in the highest level of competitive play; developing UIS golf student-athletes to successful competitive achievements.

• Assist in recruiting highly successful golf student-athletes who are both physically and academically talented, who represent UIS and Department of Athletics with good character, and who strive to graduate from UIS.

• Assist in preparation for practices, competitions, and team travel.

• Assist with fundraising, marketing, promotion, and alumni and community engagement of UIS golf and Department of Athletics at UIS.

• Collaborate with athletic training staff, academic support personnel, strength and conditioning, compliance staff, and other campus personnel to enhance and support UIS golf student-athlete experience.

• Accountable for compliance with all NCAA Division II and Great Lakes Valley Conference rules; including submission of all compliance forms, adherence to all compliance policies and procedures, and attendance of mandatory NCAA rules education sessions.

• Assist in coordinating camps/clinics in an effort to increase local and regional exposure of UIS and UIS golf.

• Attend GLVC, UIS, and Department of Athletics meetings as scheduled; hold office hours in the office in the Recreation and Athletic Center; complete required NCAA and UIS training.

• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the department’s strategic goals and on-going initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required. Experience in Individual skill instruction in the sport of golf and/or experience playing collegiate golf.

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in coaching the sport of golf is preferred.  

Application deadline: Open until filled

Minimum Starting Salary: $10,000 over 10 months

About UIS: University of Illinois Springfield, one of three universities in the prestigious U of I system, is renowned for its commitment to educating public servants and leaders. UIS offers a dynamic and supportive environment focused on excellence in education, innovation, and public service. Located in Springfield, IL, the university provides a vibrant campus life with a strong emphasis on academic and extracurricular activities. Candidates are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.