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Assistant Coach - Golf (part-time)
Posted Jun 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about your golf background, whether as a player, coach or golf professional, and what you would bring to UW-Parkside's program.
What they are checking: Whether their golf experience translates into something they can teach and model for college athletes.
How would you support the head coach when you disagree with a lineup decision?
What they are checking: Whether they can share an opinion privately and then back the head coach publicly.
What would you do
How would you go about recruiting golfers to a Division II program with a limited budget?
What they are checking: Whether they can find and attract recruits efficiently using tournaments, junior events and local connections.
You will drive the team van to tournaments. How do you handle travel safety and logistics?
What they are checking: Whether they plan travel responsibly and take driving student-athletes seriously, not as an afterthought.
How would you help with fundraising for the golf program?
What they are checking: Whether they can build support from alumni and local golf contacts to stretch a small program's budget.
A player is falling behind in classes during the season. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they put academics first and work with advisors instead of protecting playing time.
This is a part-time role with nights, weekends and travel. How will you make it work with your other commitments?
What they are checking: Whether they have realistically thought through the schedule so they will be reliable all season.
About the work
How would you help a player whose scores have stalled even though their range sessions look great?
What they are checking: Whether they understand course management and the mental game, not just swing mechanics.
What NCAA rules do you know about recruiting contact, and how do you make sure you follow them?
What they are checking: Whether they take compliance seriously, since one recruiting violation can hurt the whole program.
This position is a mandatory reporter and campus security authority. What does that mean to you in practice?
What they are checking: Whether they understand their legal duty to report and will not try to handle serious issues privately.
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