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Head Men's Golf Coach / Assistant Director of Golf
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Position Number: 1270521
Location: Macomb, IL
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Head Men's Golf Coach / Assistant Director of Golf

About Western Illinois University:
Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, serves nearly 10,000 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential campus in Moline, IL. Compliance to state and federal hiring standards is coordinated through WIU's Office of Equal Opportunity & Access.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

Job Description:
APPOINTMENT: August 2018

RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is responsible for serving as Head Coach of the intercollegiate Men's Golf program and assisting with the daily operations at the Harry Mussatto Golf Course at Western Illinois University.
The Men's Golf Head Coach is responsible for all aspects related to the operation of a successful NCAA Division I sport program, including: conducting practices and competitions; student-athlete instruction and development; supervising pre-season and conditioning programs; recruitment and communication with prospective student-athletes; administration of operating budget; staff supervision; fundraising; and promoting and maintaining positive public relations. Incumbent must display professional integrity and be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and their personal growth and social development, and all NCAA, Summit League, and Western Illinois University Athletics Department policies and procedures. Approximately 50% of job duties are assigned to this function.
The Assistant Director of Golf includes program director and promoting for youth and other groups. Work involves supervising student employees; promoting the golf course; and providing golf instruction. The position works under the supervision of the Director of Athletics and the Director of Golf Operations. Approximately 50% of job duties are assigned to this function.

RANK & SALARY: Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree. Experience coaching golf at the intercollegiate level. A professional level of knowledge of the USGA Rules of Golf, USGA Handicap System, golf etiquette and golf equipment. Business skills to manage the self-supporting nature of the golf course. Knowledge of basic accounting and budget maintenance principles. Knowledge of basic computer software, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: PGA Certification. Progressive experience coaching golf at the NCAA intercollegiate level. Proven record of successful recruitment of college-level academically and athletically prepared student-athletes. Experience managing the diverse responsibilities attendant to an intercollegiate golf program, including effective budget management, travel planning, and scheduling.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body).

Additional Information:

THE DEPARTMENT: Intercollegiate Athletics is a NCAA Division I institution and is a charter member of The Summit League and the Missouri Valley Football Conference (FCS). For more information visit: http://www.goleathernecks.com

THE UNIVERSITY: Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review for 14 consecutive years and as one of 37 public universities ranked a top tier "Best Midwestern University" by U.S. News & World Report, Western Illinois University (WIU) serves nearly 10,000 students at its traditional residential campus in Macomb and its metropolitan, non-residential location in Moline, Illinois.

The WIU-Macomb and -Quad Cities campuses are comprised of accomplished faculty, state-of-the-art technology and facilities, and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. Western is a comprehensive university offering 66 undergraduate and 38 graduate degree programs, which includes an Ed.D. in educational leadership and aPh.D. inenvironmental studies. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, the University's 566 full-time faculty members teach 96 percent of all undergraduate and graduate courses, in addition to eight pre-professional degree programs and 19 certificate programs.

Western offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 19 NCAA Division I intercollegiate varsity sports. Football competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League. WIU is the cultural center of the region. University Libraries house an extensive collection and offer online database access to thousands of academic periodic journals and publications.

WIU-Macomb, IL (Student Population: 8,109): A traditional, residential four-year campus with select graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, WIU-Macomb is located in the heart of west central Illinois in Macomb (population 20,000). Macomb is an Amtrak city with twice-daily service to Chicago. Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities (Student Population: 1,332): The only public university in the Quad Cities area, WIU-QC offers select undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education and a doctorate in environmental studies, at its metropolitan, non-residential campus in Moline, IL (population 44,000). The Quad Cities (population 376,000) rests on the banks of the Mississippi River and is comprised of Moline and Rock Island in western Illinois and Davenport and Bettendorf in eastern Iowa. Moline, Illinois is home to the Quad Cities International Airport.

Application Instructions:
APPLICATION: Complete applications include:
1) a letter of application
2) current curriculum vita or resume
3) the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references
4) copies of unofficial academic transcripts and any certifications/licenses required, official copieswill be requested of selected candidate

Please upload the requested documents by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page at the following URL http://www.wiu.edu/employment/

**Note** In order to upload Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size.

Screening will begin on August 10, 2018, and continue until the position is filled.

Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Questions regarding the search may be directed to: Danielle Surprenant at de-surprenant@wiu.edu

For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309)298-1977 or via email at eoa-office@wiu.edu

To Apply, visit:
https://wiu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=101042