Assistant golf professional Jobs in Houston, TX

About Rice : Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities. Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice's culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name - RICE - Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence. Position Summary : The assistant golf coach will assist the head golf coach in the direction of all phases of the women's golf program including recruitment involving correspondence with prospective student athletes for athletically related aid, attendance at junior tournaments and arranging visits to campus all in accordance with NCAA Rules. The assistant coach will also assist the head golf coach in running team practices, directing home intercollegiate tournaments and fund raising. Workplace Requirements : On campus position : This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change. Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree
• One year of experience coaching or playing at the NCAA level Skills :
• Demonstrated success in skill instruction and practice / game plan development
• Knowledge of NCAA legislation and participating conference bylaws, and compliance guidelines related to a sports program
• Able to motivate athletes to perform at peak ability
• Demonstrated good sportsmanship and ethical behavior
• Highly organized, good time management, and sound judgment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community
• Demonstrated professional and effective public relations skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a team setting or individual setting
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Adaptable and supportive of a changing work environment
• Creative and forward thinking
• Technical knowledge of the game of golf and of the golf swing Essential Functions :
• Conducts and manages all aspects of the women's golf program according to participating conference, NCAA, Rice University, and Athletic Department rules, regulations, and procedures
• Develops and organizes recruiting records, logs, and contact information for a sports program per NCAA regulations
• Scouts and recruit's student athletes and supports future athletes through the admission process
• Monitors academic progress of athletes to ensure player eligibility
• Demonstrates game techniques and recommends player position assignments; participates in the pre- and post- workouts; and plans and schedules coaching sessions according to established standards
• Maintains skill development programs for players
• Coordinates maintenance and repair work for athletic equipment
• Promotes athletic programs through community events, fundraising, public speaking and marketing
• Teaches fundamentals and strategies of assigned sport at the collegiate level
• Critiques and provide professional feedback on athletes
• Assists the head golf coach in running team practices and directing home intercollegiate tournaments
• Assists the head golf coach in fund raising activities
• Performs all other duties as assigned Rice University HR | Benefits : https : / / knowledgecafe.rice.edu / benefits Rice Mission and Values : Mission and Values | Rice University Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University's Disability Resource Center at 713-348-5841 or [email protected] for support. If you have any additional questions, please email us at [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.