Assistant Coach - Men's and Women's Golf (part time)

Position Overview

The Assistant Golf Coach supports the Head Golf Coach in all aspects of the men's and women's golf programs. This role contributes to the development of student-athletes academically, athletically, spiritually, and personally while helping advance the mission of Cornerstone University. The Assistant Coach assists with coaching, recruiting, team operations, travel coordination, and student-athlete mentorship while fostering a Christ-centered culture that reflects the University's values and the NAIA Champions of Character initiative.

Essential Responsibilities

Coaching and Student-Athlete Development

• Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting practices, training sessions, competitions, and skill-development activities.
• Provide individual and group instruction to enhance student-athletes' technical skills, strategic understanding, and competitive performance.
• Evaluate athlete performance and provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Promote a culture of sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, accountability, and personal growth.

Spiritual Formation and Student Support

• Support the University's Christ-centered mission by encouraging the spiritual growth and development of student-athletes.
• Model Christian character and servant leadership in all interactions with students, staff, opponents, and officials.
• Foster meaningful relationships with student-athletes and encourage their holistic development academically, spiritually, socially, and athletically.

Program Operations

• Assist with the coordination of team travel, scheduling, equipment management, and game-day or tournament operations.
• Support recruiting efforts, including identifying prospective student-athletes, maintaining communication with recruits, and representing the University at recruiting events.
• Assist with fundraising activities, youth camps, clinics, alumni engagement, and community outreach initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and complete program-related administrative tasks as assigned.

Compliance and Institutional Engagement

• Ensure compliance with all Cornerstone University, Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC), and NAIA policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Support the mission of the University by building positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Golf Coach, Athletic Director, or other supervisors.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Personal commitment to Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with Cornerstone University's mission, values, and Christian faith commitments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the NAIA Champions of Character core values: Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Sportsmanship, and Servant Leadership.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to mentor, motivate, and positively influence student-athletes from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively with coaches, administrators, faculty, staff, alumni, and prospective students.
• Knowledge of golf fundamentals, techniques, strategy, and player development principles.
• Ability to travel and work evenings, weekends, and other non-traditional hours as required by the athletics schedule.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and the ability to transport student-athletes in accordance with University policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Competitive golf experience at the collegiate or equivalent level.
• Experience working in a Christian higher education environment and supporting student spiritual development.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.
• A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”
• Four other foundational pillars, along with the university’s mission and confession, form Cornerstone’s Core Commitments.
  • The Cornerstone Christian World View
  • The Cornerstone Academic Vision
  • The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community
  • The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement

These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community. Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone’s confession and core commitments.