Head Varsity Girls Golf Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Head Varsity Girls Golf Coach
Classification: Temporary, Non-Exempt, Seasonal
Reports To: Athletic Director, Associate Athletic Director
Season Dates: August 10, 2026 - Mid to Late October, 2026

Job Purpose: Fostering Excellence, Growth, and Community

The Head Varsity Girls Golf Coach at The Urban School of San Francisco is responsible for leading and mentoring student-athletes while building a competitive, inclusive, and developmentally focused golf program. The coach fosters a positive team culture rooted in sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork, and personal growth, while promoting a love of the sport and supporting the holistic development of student-athletes in alignment with Urban's mission and values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Team Development

• Establish a Positive Culture: Cultivate and sustain a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing team environment among golfers, coaching staff, and the broader Urban athletic community.

• Athlete Development: Design, implement, and oversee progressive, age- and ability-appropriate golf training programs focused on technique, course management, mental strategy, and long-term athlete development.

• Team Building: Create opportunities for team bonding and community-building beyond daily practices to strengthen cohesion and mutual support.

• Staff Management: Recruit, train, and supervise assistant coaches, ensuring consistency in coaching philosophy and practice standards.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain flexibility and preparedness to adjust training, match procedures, and program operations in accordance with school, league, and public health guidelines.

Coaching and Match Management

• Practice Management: Plan, lead, and supervise all practices with a focus on safety, efficiency, and skill progression.

• Match Day Execution: Attend all matches and tournaments, prepare lineups, manage pairings, and provide effective on-course coaching and feedback.

• Scheduling & Logistics: Collaborate with the Athletic Department to develop and finalize the season practice and match schedule, including course and driving range time coordination.

• Record Keeping: Maintain records of individual scores and statistics in an organized document that can be shared with the team, parents, and the Athletic Director.

• League Participation: Represent the program at all required league, conference, and school meetings, including pre- and post-season gatherings.

• Team Travel: Supervise student-athletes during team travel to courses and tournaments, including coordinating transportation and coverage with assistant coaches as needed.

Administration and Communication

• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear, consistent, and professional communication with golfers, families, and team representatives regarding schedules, expectations, match results, and program updates (minimum weekly communication).

• Reporting: Promptly report match results to the Athletic Department and ensure accurate and timely entry into platforms such as MaxPreps or other league-required systems.

• Equipment & Uniform Management: Oversee the inventory, care, and distribution of team equipment and uniforms, including end-of-season collection.

• Professional Engagement: Participate fully in coaching meetings, department meetings, and school-required professional development sessions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: Demonstrated competitive golf and/or coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level.

• Education: Undergraduate degree strongly preferred.

• Sport Knowledge: Strong, current knowledge of competitive golf techniques, training methodologies, course and match strategy, and rules.

• Leadership & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to motivate and inspire adolescents; organized, patient, positive, and effective in building relationships with student-athletes.

• Certifications: Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain prior to the season).

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Significant time commitment, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends for practices, matches, and travel.