Middle School Girls Golf - Head Coach

MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS GOLF – HEAD COACH

Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Ga., with an enrollment of 1,115 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school strives to provide an environment that cultivates a spirit of service, respect for diversity, global citizenship, and character. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents, faculty, and staff have a sense of belonging.

At Pace, we hire culturally competent and responsive candidates who believe in the critical importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the life of a school and can effectively incorporate those principles in their professional roles. Pace actively seeks candidates from historically underrepresented populations.

Pace is hiring a head coach for the Middle School girls golf team for the 2026-2027 fall season. This position reports to the Head Girls Golf Coach and Director of Athletics.

WORK HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS: A part-time, early-August to early-October season appointment. On/off-campus responsibilities include off-campus practices and weekday matches for 2-3 hours on Mondays and/or Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays and/or Thursdays. All coaches are employed on an annual basis and continued employment is based on season review conducted.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The head coach is responsible for supporting various aspects of the golf program, including driving the team to practices/matches. The coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Pace Academy and the Metro 10, our Middle School league.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Possess and maintain a coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the mission of Pace Academy

• A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept

• Golf experience and understanding of the USGA rules of golf/basic etiquette

• Effective leadership, coaching and recruiting skills

• Good communication skills with players, parents and the Athletics Department

• Energy, creativity, self-motivation and a team-player mentality

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive golf team to practices, if needed; organize pairings for practice; supervise/evaluate player performance/etiquette during practice sessions/qualifying rounds (grades 6-8)

• Collaborate with the assistant coach and supervise the team at events

• Represent Pace Academy and the golf program in a professional manner and within the bounds of good sportsmanship

This is a temporary, seasonal position that is compensated with a coaching stipend.

See more about Pace Academy Athletics at www.paceacademy.org/athletics/about-pace-athletics.

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