Job Description

Assistant Coach, Men's Golf (Athletics) Posting Number
req26260 Department
Administration and Athletics Department Website Link
arizonawildcats.com Location
Tucson Campus Address
1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA Position Highlights

The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

The University of Arizona invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Coach, Men’s Golf. The position reports to the Head Coach, Men’s Golf and acts within the rules and regulations of the University, the Big 12 conference, and NCAA.

This position requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and travel for competition and recruiting.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Assisting the head coach in recruiting high-level student-athlete(s) including managing calendars for contacts and evaluations, outbound calendar schedules, inbound recruiting visits.
• Being able to run effective team and individual practice.
• Demonstrating competency in player development.
• Supervising and directing student-manager(s).
• Oversee team travel using department systems and contacts.
• Direct, manage, oversee, and execute home tournament operations.
• Assist with scheduling of practices, competitions, and tournaments.
• Assist with Academic Monitoring.
• Supervising team and individual practice, including strength and conditioning sessions.
• Adhering to NCAA, Big 12, and University of Arizona rules including proficiency in use of software systems to accurately document program’s commitment to compliance.
• Participating in community events and outreach.
• Manage social media accounts and actively promote program’s past, present and future; including use of software and technology used to distribute content to various stakeholders.
• Budget accountability.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency using computer including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Commitment to academic and athletic success.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Knowledge of NCAA, Big 12, and University of Arizona rules and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
• Ability to present solutions to complex situations and challenges
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead, and support value-added projects.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Fosters a collaborative work environment through respectful and effective communication.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities, and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels and project a positive, professional attitude.
• Effective communicator using social media tools to promote program, team, players, etc.
• Willingness to learn Adobe systems for recruiting material (ie. Photoshop).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Competitive playing and/or coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and travel as needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in running golf tournaments.
• Experience with recruiting elite Student-Athletes junior and collegiate levels.
• Experience working with golf statistics and software programs to use analytics for player development.
• Experience booking team and individual travel including airfare, rental vehicles, hotels, etc.
• Equipment fitting experience, including use of TrackMan, GC Quad, and other golf technology systems for full swing and putting.

FLSA
Exempt Full Time/Part Time
Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 + nights and weekends Job FTE
1.0 Work Calendar
Fiscal Job Category
Athletics Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay
Depends on Experience Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required:
Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties) Number of Vacancies
1 Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
James Anderson

Head Coach, Men's Golf

jimanderson@arizona.edu

(520) 621-4758
Open Date
6/12/2026 Open Until Filled
Yes Documents Needed to Apply
Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Special Instructions to Applicant Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.

1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big 12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations.

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment, you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men’s basketball, or women’s basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?

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