Middle School Golf Coach for the 2025-2026 School Year

 

 

Sand Springs Schools is currently accepting applications for a Middle School High Golf Coach for the 2025-2026 season.  

 

A review of all applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

 

Applicants are asked to please submit their resume, cover letter, transcripts, and references to Rod Sitton, Director of Athletics Rod.Sitton@sandites.org

 

Applicants must also apply through TalentEd (visit Sandites.org to apply)

 

Available as a lay coach position or as a Sand Springs Public Schools employee.

 

Must have CARE and PREVENTION/First Aid of Athletic Injuries and AED usage. Applicants must also pass an Oklahoma (OSBI) background check. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
  • Has previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport. (Major sports)
  • The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
    • The head coach must, through his/her instructions and actions, serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes.

 

REPORTS TO

The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals

 

SUPERVISES

In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate, and support a staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.

 

JOB GOAL

The coach instructs athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary to realize individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. The coach also upgrades his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

 

GENERAL

  • The success of athletic programs strongly influences the community's image of the entire system. Public exposure is a considerable responsibility, and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but it must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health.
  • The position includes other unusual aspects, such as extended time, risk injury factor, and due process predicaments.
    • This job description expressly intends to provide sufficient guidance for the function. In cases not explicitly covered, it shall be assumed that a coach will exercise common sense and good judgment.

 

Other -Job Description

  • Develop a clear and demonstrable understanding of the "mission" and "role" of interscholastic athletics.
  • Develop and execute a plan to formally communicate the "mission and role" to players, parents, staff, and the public, at least seasonally (and informally at every opportunity).
  • Develop, model and communicate policies for athletics conduct and language. In the locker room, on the practice field, during travel, during competition, at all other sponsored events
  • Allow athletes to fairly compete for positions each season. Do not automatically base team selection on previous season or out of season activities.
  • Allow and encourage athletes to develop skills and interests in other (school and community) athletics/arts and non athletics/art activities.
  • Understand and communicate to athletes, students, parents and other stakeholders, the relationship between interscholastic athletics and the general education scheme.
  • Teach participants, by precept and example, the respect for school authorities and contest officials.
  • Provide support for your players in cases of adverse decisions, Refrain from critical comments in public or to the media.
  • Teach players strict adherence to game rules and contest regulations.
  • Present privately, through proper school authorities, any evidence of rule violations.
  • Counteract rumors and unproven allegations of questionable practices by opponents.
  • Attend all required meetings or other athletic program affiliation policies regarding the sport, including rules of eligibility and contest regulations.
  • Call in and/or email scores or newsworthy information
  • Complete reports as warranted.
  • Coaches are to inventory, issue and periodically check all equipment.
  • Coaches are to provide a list of collected, inventoried and stored equipment and supplies to the school's Athletic Director within two weeks of completion of the season.
  • Coaches are to present a clean and professional image with personal appearance and dress.
  • Coaches are to act as a positive role model in terms of personal habits, language and conduct.
  • Coaches are not to use tobacco or alcohol within sight of players, spectators or any time during practices or contests.
  • Academics: Prepares implements and monitors specific plans for the improvement of academic performance of interscholastic athletic participants.
  • Administration: Develops and executes a school calendar year plan to ensure athletes are engaged, prepared and involved (strength, conditioning and skill development)Preseason,during season,post season,summer
  • Executes an approved district office set quality of facilities standard plan.Pre season, during season, post season, summer
  • Develop and distribute approved handbook/informational handouts. Conduct parent meetings one per year and cover periodically throughout the year when necessary.