Westminster Christian Academy is currently seeking a head girls golf coach for the 2024-25 season. Ideal candidates will possess strengths in the areas of relationship building, communication, organization, and knowledge of the sport. Previous head coaching experience is a plus but not required.
This is a stipend position that will be paid according to the Westminster athletic stipend schedule. Possible full-time employment at Westminster is based on a separate interview process and dependent upon job openings within the school.
Founded in 1976 as an independent, coeducational school, Westminster Christian Academy provides a comprehensive college preparatory program for 950 students in grades 7 through 12. The school is located in suburban St. Louis County, Missouri, on a 70-acre campus, 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis.
Westminster honors Jesus Christ by providing an excellent education, rooted in biblical truth as interpreted by the Westminster Confession of Faith, for the children of Christian parents. Faculty and staff enable students to discover and embrace a biblical view of the world and integrate that view into every area of life.
Responsibilities
This is a stipend position that will be paid according to the Westminster athletic stipend schedule. Possible full-time employment at Westminster is based on a separate interview process and dependent upon job openings within the school.
Founded in 1976 as an independent, coeducational school, Westminster Christian Academy provides a comprehensive college preparatory program for 950 students in grades 7 through 12. The school is located in suburban St. Louis County, Missouri, on a 70-acre campus, 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis.
Westminster honors Jesus Christ by providing an excellent education, rooted in biblical truth as interpreted by the Westminster Confession of Faith, for the children of Christian parents. Faculty and staff enable students to discover and embrace a biblical view of the world and integrate that view into every area of life.
Responsibilities
- Promoting spiritual growth in the golf athletes
- Creating a culture in the girls golf program consistent with the Westminster Athletic Ten Pillars
- Developing relationships with golf athletes and parents
- Working with other schools, golf courses, and the athletic office to create the varsity and junior varsity competition schedules
- Planning practices for the season which includes securing locations and creating practice plans
- Assisting athletes in creating plans for offseason improvement
- Recruitment and development of assistant and lower level coaches
Qualifications
- Fulfillment of MSHSAA coaching requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to athletes, parents, and coaches
- Strong leadership skills with a passion for athletes
- Strong and proven verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills, flexibility, and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to develop, communicate, and implement daily practice plans
- In-depth knowledge of the rules of golf and basic knowledge of the fundamentals of the golf swing