Assistant Golf Program Coach and Head Mens Golf Coach
Position Title: Assistant Golf Program Coach and Head Men's Golf Coach
Department: Athletics (ATH)
Division: Athletics (ATH)
Employee Status: Part-Time (Beginning July 1, 2026)
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Salary: $9,900/Season (stipend)
Grade: N/A
ICCB Classification: Other
Issued: May 2026
Employment Notice: Rock Valley College does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Supervision is received from the Head Golf Program Coach
Supervision Exercised: Supervision will be exercised over Men's Golf Program student athletes.
Job Summary:
The Head Men's Golf Coach is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the Men's Golf program in support of the mission, values, and goals of the College and Athletic Department. This position provides leadership in student-athlete development, recruitment, practice and competition management, academic support, compliance with NJCAA regulations, and program operations. The coach is expected to foster a positive and inclusive team culture while supporting student-athlete success both academically and athletically.
Essential Duties
1. Serve as Head Men's Golf Coach.
2. Assist Golf Program Head Coach to support the academic initiatives and philosophies of RVC, the athletic department, including:
1. Mandatory Study Hall Hours
2. Academic Progress Reports
3. Mandatory Advising
4. Student-athlete Academic Credit Requirements
5. Coordinate struggling student-athletes with tutor, writing center and other campus resources for assistance.
3. Assist Golf Program Head Coach to Coordinate all camps, clinics and Golf events on an annual basis.
4. Assist Golf Program Head Coach to Coordinate all submission of eligibility sheets for Golf with the NJCAA.
5. Assist Golf Program Head Coach to Coordinate all transfer activities of Golf student athletes.
6. Assist Golf Program Head Coach to Coordinate the purchasing, maintenance and inventory of athletic equipment for Golf Program.
7. Assist Golf Director to Coordinate scheduling and management of team contests, official practices, travel arrangements and facilities utilization for Golf program.
8. Assist Golf Program Head Coach to Coordinate, track and implement a recruitment plan to meet the initiatives of the RVC Athletic Department.
9. Organize and run practice sessions and coach games and contests.
10. Supervise student-athletes during practice, contests, and travel.
11. Assist Golf Program Head Coach to Distribute and enforce adherence to the RVC and NJCAA Student Athlete Code of Conduct.
12. Comply with all NJCAA rules.
13. Report all results on RVC Athletics website and social media.
14. Complete and submit injury report forms to Head Athletic Trainer.
15. Prepare and submit a season summary to the Head Golf Program Coach and Athletic Director which contains the following:
1. Names of individuals receiving awards
2. Complete list of contest results
3. List of special award winners
4. MVP records of the sport
5. Conference and NJCAA standings
6. Season statistics
7. Academic Data
8. Other pertinent data as needed
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Must possess the ability to keep information confidential.
2. Ability to effectively communicate to both players, support staff and supervisors.
3. Ability to navigate through Microsoft platforms using analytical data pertinent to Department and Sport requirements.
4. Capable of using independent judgment to solve problems and complex situations.
5. Exceptional interpersonal skills are required.
6. Effective oral and written communications skills.
7. Ability to work with a diverse population.
8. Responsibility to maintain Social Media platforms according to all institutional and department guidelines.
9. Ability to integrate, evaluate and actively recruit within and outside of the greater-Rockford community.
10. Must possess knowledge on Golf that allows an ability to design and execute practices for player and team development continuously.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree is required. Minimum of 3 year of coaching experience with strong organizational skills. The candidate must be able to work independently and have the ability to take on many different projects at one time. The candidate must be supportive of the initiation and ongoing development of the Colleges' Athletic Strategic Plan. The candidate must have strong interpersonal and human relations skills.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a collegiate sports training and competition setting.
Physical Demands
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.