South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Looking for Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach Full Time

South Dakota Mines is seeking qualified candidates for the Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf Coaching position. The Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach is a part-time position that will assist the Director of Golf in all aspects of running successful NCAA D-II Golf programs. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Instruction of student-athletes in individual skill development, technique, and strategy.
• Recruitment of student-athletes, including on-campus visits of prospective student-athletes.
• Provide academic development, time management and life skills instructions.
• Assist Director with practice facility maintenance, decision making processes, scheduling, recruiting, and practice.
• Promote the philosophy and objectives of Hardrocker Athletics, to include adhering to all Departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the RMAC and the NCAA.

Work expectations will be heaviest during the following months: September, October, March, April. This position will work for the time periods September through April and is off for the time period of May through August.

The successful candidate will possess a two-year college or technical degree. Experience in golf as an athlete or coach is preferred. Successful completion of the NCAA recruiting exam, proof of valid driver’s license, good driving record & a successful background check is required.

South Dakota Mines is a best-in-class STEM university that offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees located in Rapid City, the state’s second largest city with a MSA population of 148,933. With 226 days of sunshine, 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, there is a lot to see and do. People from around the world come here each year to see top attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. There’s something for everybody!

At Mines, our vision is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society through education, innovation, and engagement. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and 43 countries are represented on our campus. Mines is an affordable option with a great return on investment.

Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and nationally competitive engineering teams. These experiences make graduates highly sought after by industry and attributes to high starting salaries and 97% placement rate in the field of study.

Research at Mines encompasses four main areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. Entrepreneurship is highly-valued and programming assists students and faculty to engage in entrepreneurial activities and transition scientific and technological innovations into viable products and business startups.

South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin July 31, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references (include name, mailing and email address for each reference).