Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Merrimack College Director of Men’s and Women’s’ Golf is responsible for providing leadership and supervision for all aspects of an NCAA Division I Golf program by recruiting academically qualified prospective student-athletes, developing and implementing effective training session, practices and match strategies, educating and coaching student-athletes, and supporting student-athletes in their personal, academic and athletic development at Merrimack College. This full-time position, reporting to an assigned sports administrator, is responsible for oversight of the men’s and women’s golf program in accordance with NCAA Division I, MAAC Conference and Merrimack College rules, regulations and policies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of the men’s and women’s golf program, demonstrating effective communication and planning, strong organizational and administrative skills, sound decision-making and visionary leadership.

• Responsible for the recruitment of quality student-athletes to meet specified enrollment goals, which includes evaluating talent, visiting/communicating with prospective student-athletes and parents/guardians, planning on-campus visits and completing the appropriate forms and communication with the athletic compliance office, as needed.

• Determine athletic scholarship allocation for prospective student-athletes, working within requirements set and communicated by athletic administration.

• Organize, plan and conduct effective and efficient team practices and individual skill instruction sessions with demonstrated ability to teach and instruct the sport of men’s and women's golf.

• Secure NCAA matches and build a competitive schedule; communicate schedule with sports administrator for approval.

• Responsible for preparing individual players and the team for competition; use of video and technology to teach, improve and develop players.

• Demonstrate sound fiscal responsibility in the management of the department-approved budget for the program.

• Meet program revenue goals through working with alumni and the athletic department’s Friends and Family program.

• Participate in the development of the whole student-athlete — athletically, academically and personally, regarding individual well-being and life skills.

• Help monitor and ensure the academic progress of student-athletes.

• Represent the program with the highest level of professionalism, sportsmanship and integrity.

• Build a community of fans and friends, both on and off campus, to support and engage with the men’s and women's golf program.

• Foster and maintain a culture within the men’s and women's golf program that demonstrates a commitment to NCAA rules compliance.

• Participate in departmental activities including all-staff meetings, compliance education, training, guest speakers and other events/meetings.

• Fulfill other specific areas of responsibility related to the men’s and women's golf program as assigned by the sports administrator and/or Director of Athletics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• 1-2 years of previous golf coaching experience.

• Commitment to supporting the academic success and overall well-being of student-athletes.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent administrative and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and complete tasks by established deadlines.

• NCAA collegiate playing and/or coaching experience preferred.

Application Materials Should Include:

• Resume

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission and our values.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Work Location

This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students from 46 states and 45 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused academic programs in science, engineering, business, nursing, health sciences, education, social sciences and humanities across undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business, and the Graduate School of counseling and social work. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Professions-focused, Undergraduate/Graduate -Master’s Large/Medium institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest-growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 37th in the Regional Universities North category in 2025. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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