St. Bonaventure University
Description
Responsible for overseeing all aspects and management of a competitive NCAA Division I Men’s Golf program including conducting practices and games, scheduling competitions, recruiting of qualified students, fundraising, fiscal oversight, and donor/alumni/community relations.
Examples of Duties:
- Arranges and conducts recruiting functions including off- and on-campus visits, evaluations and contacts of prospective student-athletes.
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Attends community, alumni and donor-related events to garner support of program and University; represents program/university at Atlantic 10 Conference meeting; attends regional and national conferences.
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Oversees all expenses and expectations of fiscal responsibility within designated budgets.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to act with honesty and sportsmanship at all times so that intercollegiate athletics as a whole, the university and they as individuals, represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports.
- Solid knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
- Ability to handle highly confidential material and maintain strict confidence.
- Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures and have knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the swimming and diving program.
- Ability to successfully recruit and retain student athletes.
- Skilled in exemplary customer service, including dealing effectively with the students, faculty, staff, and general public both in person and over the telephone.
- Ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with all staff and other customers and possess the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and sensitivity to the needs of all prospective as well as current students.