Item 9.B-July 12, 2013
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name
OR New/Vacant:
Jacob Wilner
Vacant
Vacant
CURRENT POSITION INFORMATION
Pos
#(s):
11129
11461
17501;
17502
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Account #(s): 0000-000-0000
Range /
Class.:
2
2
1
Current Title:
Head Coach, Men’s Golf
Head Coach, Women’s Golf
Assistant Coach, Golf
College/Division: President’s Office
JCC
76103
76353
77819
Action Proposed: ( check all that apply )
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range to Range
( X ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
(X ) Line of Progression (show titles below) Pos #:
Head Coach, Men’s Golf 11129
Head Coach, Women’s, Golf 11461
Assistant Coach, Golf 17501;17502
Range: JCC: EEO:
2
2
1
76450
76353
77819
3E
3E
3E
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
____________________________________________________________
Employee’s Signature
__________________
Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
____________________________________________________________
Rhonda Bennett, AAD, Sports & Admin / Doug Knuth,
Immediate Supervisor’s Signature Spec Asst to Pres & Dir, Athletics
__________________
Date
____________________________________________________________
Director/Chair/Dean Marc Johnson, President
__________________
Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
____________________________________________________________
Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Stacy Burton
Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs
__________________
Date
Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Effective Date:
Employee signs on “final” stamped approved PDQ and sends to HR for personnel file.
Employee Signature:_______________________________________________ __________________
Date
Printed Name: ____________________________________________________
Rev: 10/1/2012
7/1/2013 Approved Title: See Above

Position Description – Golf Coaches – Line of Progression Page 2
1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Head Coach and Assistant Coaches of Golf in the Intercollegiate Athletics Department (ICA) at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) are responsible for developing, teaching, and promoting all aspects of a competitive Division IA Golf program. The individuals act as representatives for UNR to promote the university and the ICA in a positive light within the community, the State of Nevada, and nation-wide by recruiting first-class student-athletes and by coaching and guiding them to the best of their abilities.
Range 1 - Assistant Coach
The Assistant Coach, Golf, assists the Director, Head Coach, Golf in all aspects of a competitive
Division IA Golf program as well as assisting the ICA staff if necessary. Individual is responsible for student-athlete recruitment, student-athlete conditioning, teaching and training of technical information, and public relations and program promotion.
Range 2 – Head Coach, Men’s Golf and Head Coach, Women’s Golf
In addition to the above, the Head Coaches are directly responsible for all aspects of a competitive
Division IA Men’s or Women’s Golf program. Incumbent is responsible for practice and game day coaching, recruitment and retention of student-athletes, counseling student-athletes regarding athletic, academic, and social issues, scheduling, team travel, academic instruction, supervision and staff management of lower level coaches, handling administrative details of group and team coordinator such as travel, transportation, scheduling, and other similar logistics, and conducting staff meetings, assisting with budgeting, and performing other management level duties. The position supervises all
Assistant Coaches. This position is responsible for fiscal management, program administration and promotion, and fundraising.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
Range 1-Assistant Coach
25% - Teaching/Training – Technical Information
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Teach technical aspects of the game and coach the student-athlete in the fundamentals and strategy within their sport as part of an academic course
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Assist Head Coach at practices
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Provide a safe environment for student athletes on and off the field and specifically during a university sponsored athletic event
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Ensure compliance with NCAA, Conference, and university rules and regulations (subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures)
25% - Student-Athlete Conditioning
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Assist with the off-season conditioning (running and weight training)
20% - Game Planning
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Handle aspects of plays as directed by Head Coach

Position Description – Golf Coaches – Line of Progression
20% - Scouting / Film / Recruitment
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Handle scouting reports and film breakdown
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Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes; conduct on- and
Page 3 off-campus visits; serve as liaison with high school and university officials regarding various student services such as admissions, financial aid, etc.
5% - Team Travel
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Coordinate air travel, hotel, meals, and ground transportation
5% - Public Relations, Promotion, and Fundraising
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Participate in community activities and public relations events with high schools, parents, community and within the university
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Participate in fundraising for both the program and the department as a whole
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When practical under the circumstances, intercollegiate staff is encouraged to voluntarily attend all athletic events to promote audience participation and support for UNR’s team efforts
Range 2 – Head Coach (in addition to above R1 duties)
30% - Coaching - Teaching/Training – Technical Information
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Provide technical information directed to student-athletes
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Direct practices and game coaching
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Ensure compliance with NCAA, Conference, and university rules and regulations
10% - Student-Athlete Conditioning

Direct conditioning programs
15% - Game Planning

Responsible for game planning
25% - Scouting / Recruiting / Counseling
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Counsel student athletes regarding academic advising and other concerns
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Monitor and promote retention of student-athletes
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Monitor academic programs and integrity of student-athletes
10% - Staff Supervision and Program Management
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Coordinate all aspects of the duties and responsibilities of the other coaches
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Handle directly or supervise administrative details of group and team coordinator such as travel, transportation, scheduling, and other similar logistics
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May conduct staff meetings, assist with budgeting, and perform other management level duties
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Fiscal management and sports program administration
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Monitor scholarship program
5% - Team Travel

Same as above
5% - Public Relations, Promotion, and Fundraising

Fundraising for Golf program

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3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
Athletics is one of the most publicly visible programs on campus. The program must be in compliance with current NCAA and Conference rules and regulations. It is essential that the integrity of Wolf Pack
Athletics be maintained. Team success, academic eligibility, and studentathletes’ progress toward a degree are necessities.
Range 1:
Incumbent must be flexible and work independently but with direct supervision and with some latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
Range 2:
Incumbent must be flexible and work independently under limited supervision and with some latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
Impact:
The decisions and judgments made by the incumbent of these positions and the results of work performed have a major impact on the athletic department, university, and Conference. Decisions and judgments impact the department and university because of the visibility of Division I Athletics. Nonadherence or non-compliance with rules and regulations results in ineligibility to play in NCAA and
Conference athletics. The behavior on and off the field by coaches and athletes is highly visible and reflects on the program, athletic department and university.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
Range 1:

Specific technical aspects of the sport of Golf
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Strategies for competing at Division I level
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National Council of Athletics Association (NCAA) and applicable conference rules, regulations and procedures relating to intercollegiate athletics and academic compliance
Range 2 (in addition to R1 above):
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Revenue generation and fundraising processes for athletic program
Skills:
Range 1:
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Teaching technical aspects of the game
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Teaching and training skills
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Leadership
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Excellent oral and written communication
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Interpersonal and human relations
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Organization and time management
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Basic proficiency in use of a personal computer and current software applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and email)

Position Description – Golf Coaches – Line of Progression
Range 2 (in addition to R1 above):
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Human resources management and staff supervision
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Student-athlete counseling and advising
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Budget development and fiscal management
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Prob lem solving for students’ issues and concerns
Ability to:
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Range 1:
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Identify, evaluate, and recruit high-quality student-athletes
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Organize and manage a competitive intercollegiate program
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Understand and interpret formalized policies, guidelines, rules, and regulations
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Comply with NCAA, conference, and university regulations
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Apply established rules and procedures and make decisions that affect quality, accuracy, or effectiveness of results
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Work and interact with diverse population with sensitivity to cultural and gender differences, including student-athletes, parents, school officials, other coaches, and professional staff
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Work as a team leader and serve as a role model and mentor for others
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Maintain confidence and integrity
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Positively motivate and direct staff toward a common goal and create a strong teamwork orientation
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Manage resources effectively and efficiently
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Maintain professional business and work ethics and standards
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Travel and work evenings and weekends as needed
Range 2 (in addition to R1 above):
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Manage staff and work as a team leader and mentor
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Develop credibility, establish rapport, and formulate partnerships that result in collaborative efforts, and sustain effective cooperative working relationships
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Analyze situations, often under pressure, and act in the best interests of the unit, institution and/or the system
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Manage and develop staff to maintain required level to perform and to achieve unit and university goals
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Optimize time and resources through short- and long-term planning
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Translate university goals and/or policies into operational plans and procedures through the administration of diverse functions or programs
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Range 1:
Student Athletes and their families
Athletic Support Staff
Reason for Contact
To recruit, coach, and counsel
University administrators
Range 2:
To provide maximum support to ensure the success of the program; game scheduling
To serve as contact for sport program
Same as above

Position Description – Golf Coaches – Line of Progression
External
Range 1:
Peers
Donors
NCAA and Conference staff
Coaches and scouts
Reason for Contact
To discuss program issues
To recruit local prospects
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To promote competition and develop professional network
To promote fundraising efforts
Fans and community members To build and maintain support for the sport
Range 2 (plus R1 above):
To report on their sport and enhance exposure of the program Media
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any. a.
Range 1 and 2:
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
b. Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required education necessary for a person entering this position.
Range 1:
Bachelor’s Degree and one year, or a Master’s Degree, of professional instructing or coaching or playing experience at the collegiate level
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
Range 2:
Bac helor’s Degree and two years, or a Master’s Degree and one year, of professional instructing or coaching or playing experience at the collegiate level
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None c. Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None