Under the direction of the V.P. Student & Administrative Services and Dean of Student Services, provide academic instruction; plan, organize, direct and monitor all activities of the intercollegiate Women's Volleyball (Court and Beach) program including developing a full schedule for both non-traditional and traditional seasons, recruitment, conditioning and training of the student athletes; and is responsible for student athlete behavior/conduct and academic eligibility. This position may also include a combination of day, evening, online and /or hybrid teaching assignments. This position may include face-to-face instruction in a prison environment.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications: • Master's degree in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical education OR bachelor's degree in any of the above AND • Master's degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration, or physical therapy OR the equivalent Master's degree. Desirable
Qualifications: • CPR and First Aid certification (if not held, to be obtained within three months of hire) • Experience in coaching college level volleyball • Experience with California community colleges (California Education Code and Title 5 Regulations) • Experience with participatory governance structures • Experience with accreditation expectations (ACCJC Eligibility Requirements and Standards)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Instruct assigned academic or career and technical education classes in accordance with the course outline of record • Act as head coach for the Women's Volleyball (Court and Beach) program • Recruit an overall program roster of 26 Volleyball student athletes annually with the following breakdown outlined below: • Recruit an overall program roster of 16-19 Indoor Court Volleyball student athletes annually. • Retain 80% of overall Indoor Court Volleyball program roster from Fall to Spring semesters. • Recruit an overall program roster of 7-10 Sand Volleyball student athletes. • Retain 80% of overall Sand Volleyball program roster from Fall to Spring semesters. • Adhere to all regulations, rules, procedures, and policies for athletic programs as established by the NCAA, the CCCAA, and the Golden Valley Conference • Organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate the intercollegiate volleyball program • Determine student eligibility for athletic program • Determine program goals, objectives and related activities • Oversee the strength and conditioning program for the sport both in-season and out-of-season • Coordinate the identification and recruitment of eligible individuals by recruiting actively in high schools in the area and contiguous districts. This recruitment process includes: high school visitations, individual contacts with the athlete and parents, and home visits; preparing follow-up correspondence and telephone contact; facilitate District visitation by prospective athletes; and assisting student-athletes by referring them to student employment, financial aid, orientation, counseling, assessment and registration • Stay abreast of current trends and information in the field • Attend coaching clinics, seminars, trainings, and conferences • Maintain membership in and participate in meetings of local, state, and national coaches' associations • Supply informational assistance in the preparation of media guides, is available to media for interviews, and is responsible for providing timely game results to local media • Attend community events and speaks on behalf of the District as part of fundraising and outreach efforts • Maintain standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the position • Assist student-athletes in preparation for transfer to four-year colleges by: assisting student-athletes with correspondence to four-year colleges, preparing follow-up correspondence and telephone contact with four-year college coaches, initiating contact with four-year college coaches on behalf of their student-athletes, assisting student-athletes in producing game tapes for four-year colleges, assisting student-athletes with their four-year college visitations, and scheduling four-year college coaches to visit the District to recruit student-athletes • Monitor student-athlete scholastic progress in coordination with the Counseling and athletic eligibility staff • Teach student-athletes the practical and theoretical strategies and concepts of their respective sport • Encourage student-athletes to play as a team with enthusiasm, discipline, ethical behavior, and sportsmanship • Provide a safe environment with special respect to the sport and sports injuries • Recommend equipment purchase and care • Assist the Athletic Director and the Division Dean in the preparation of reports, budgets, and audit information, and other required data • Provide dynamic instruction with the ability to engage student interest by using current and effective andragogy • Meet faculty responsibilities as outlined in the faculty contract • Meeting with classes as scheduled by the appropriate Educational Administrator • Writing and updating course outlines of record. This should be done in cooperation with other unit members who teach in the same subject area • Teaching classes in accordance with the intent of the college catalog and with the objectives and content of the course outline of record • Providing a current syllabus which is consistent with the course outline of record to all students for each class. A course syllabus for each course taught shall be filed by the unit member with the appropriate Educational Administrator within one week of the first meeting of the class • Reviewing, in cooperation with other faculty in the same subject area, textbooks, required reading, workbooks, and other materials • Maintaining accurate and current records of student attendance and student achievement in accordance with District procedures • Demonstrating continuing education toward maintaining currency with developments and changes in subject-matter field through coursework, conferences, workshops, seminars, professional training, and professional reading; or informal learning experiences as they pertain to the unit member's subject area • Serving on standing and ad hoc committees, as assigned by the Academic Senate • Supervising the care and maintenance of equipment provided for student use in classes • Attending graduation ceremonies • Fulfilling flex obligation • Participating in and completing Instructional Program Review • Reporting absences to the appropriate Educational Administrator • Directing the work of classified staff as appropriate to the assignment • Directing the work of Student workers as appropriate to the assignment and as agreed to in the request made by the faculty member for a student worker and subsequent approval of that request • Submitting grade rosters to the Registrar's office within five (5) District business days after the last day of finals and completing all attendance rosters and other administrative forms as scheduled • Participating in Student Learning Outcome (SLO) Assessment • Participating in the use of the Electronic Early Alert System as appropriate • Performs other related duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. • Teaching assignment may include face-to-face instruction in a prison environment.
* Additional Required Qualifications: • Ability to meet minimum qualifications to instruct in one or more additional disciplines. See information in the Faculty Minimum Qualifications Handbook.
Ability to: • Analyze problems, determine effective solutions, take independent action for successful results • Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written and oral reports • Effectively communicate in both oral and written forms • Establish and maintain effective work relationships • Maintain currency in technological developments in areas of responsibility • Work with designated computer programs and systems
The successful candidate will possess the following: • Sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff, students and the public. • Knowledge of the history and culture of underrepresented groups and groups that have experienced discrimination.
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents • Resume • Cover Letter • Transcripts
Optional Documents • Letter of Recommendation • Verification of Experience • Transcripts (2) • Transcripts (3) • Letter of Recommendation (3)