Coach Jobs in Oregon

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Athletics is seeking a Head Coach: Men’s Golf. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The mission of the OSU Department of Athletics is to Go Build Excellent, Authentic, Visionary Student-Athletes (GO B.E.A.V.S.). Oregon State Athletics is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and one which fosters a sense of belonging. Our goal is to encourage thoughtful and objective learning at all times. We will be intentional to recruit and retain individuals of all backgrounds and identities who will positively contribute to the success of our athletics department.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head Coach directs all phases of the Men’s Golf Program. Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Organizing and supervising all practices and matches
• Recruiting quality student-athletes
• Scheduling
• Budgeting
• Planning team travel
• Committing to and monitoring student-athlete academic progress
• Participating in community and sport specific fund-raising efforts and public relations
• Participating in athletic department-wide functions

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

55% COACHING / INSTRUCTION

• Provides leadership, supervision and direction for assigned staff. Plans, assigns and reviews work. Establishes goals for each position and assesses performance through completion of evaluations. Hires, trains, promotes employees. Disciplines or effectively recommends discipline up to and including dismissal. Addresses grievances, developing a framework for corrective actions as necessary. Provides general leadership and training for a team of college-aged students. Will direct workouts and coordinate with Strength and Conditioning for appropriate skill set training. Will teach and coach specific golf skills and course management strategies. Will provide a safe environment for workout and independently make decisions regarding the nature of workouts based on the status of the welfare of the players.

• Provides a balanced environment for students to pursue academic endeavors. Must provide a long-term strategic plan for the Men’s Golf program that will lead to overall athletic and academic success. Will maintain program integrity with respect to NCAA, PAC-12, OUS, and OSU rules and regulations.

20% RECRUITING

• Recruits potentially successful students to Oregon State and be able to creatively verbalize the OSU niche opportunities in each recruiting situation.

15% FUNDRAISING

• As directed by the Athletic Director will participate in OSU fundraising activities which will include appearances and public speaking.

5% BUDGETARY

• Oversight Proposes and maintains an annual budget. Provides sound accounting and tracking principles and practices to keep up to date on current balances. Delegates, as necessary, but is responsible for all issuances of state funds. Makes sound, independent purchasing decisions based on budget analysis. Plans travel accordingly and within the guidelines of the budget.

5% EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT

• Maintains all equipment and prudently and independently purchases new equipment when needed based on experiential analysis.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior athletic participation in Men’s and/or Women’s Golf
• The ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of and adherence to NCAA Division I rules and regulations
• Experience in Men’s and/or Women’s Golf as a player or coach at the Division I level and/or professional level
• The ability to coach and recruit the highly skilled student-athlete
• Public relations skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• The ability to administer a sports related program or equivalent

WORKING CONDITIONS / WORK SCHEDULE

• Must work some evenings and weekends
• Extensive travel required
• Must work outdoors
• Access to secure areas/equipment
• Access to personal information
• Access to youth under 18 years of age at times

COMPENSATION

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

LOCATION

Job Location: Corvallis

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by June 14, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Jacque Bruns at jacque.bruns@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.