Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Vice President of Instruction,
the Dean of Kinesiology and Athletics performs duties in the
administration and supervision of the instructional area including,
but not limited to, instructor assignments; staff development;
class schedules; facilities utilization; staff evaluation;
curriculum development and evaluation; budget recommendation and
oversight; preparing reports (such as Title IX); administration of
day, and extended day, weekend and summer offerings.
In addition, the Dean of Kinesiology and Athletics is responsible
for the administration of the intercollegiate athletic programs for
men, women, and non-binary individuals including implementation of
the policies and procedures of California Community College
athletics as governed by the Commission on Athletics in the
Community College in the California Community College League of
California, by the LRCCD, and by the procedures specific to
American River College.
Typical Duties
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Providing oversight to the area’s instructional programs.
- Promoting student success and improved student learning
outcomes.
- Providing leadership and assisting faculty in the development
and administration of grants and fundraising opportunities.
Serving on or chairing college governance project teams.
Serving as the ARC representative for the sport
conferences.
Coordinating oversight of home sporting events.
Providing leadership and supervision to the area’s classified
employees including the trainers and athletic attendants.
Serving on the Dean’s Council.
Fostering a completion culture which encourages degrees,
certificates, job preparation and transfer.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Have a master’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Have one (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership
experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative
assignment.
- Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to
and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic
backgrounds of community college students, including those with
physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in
learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive
educational and employment environment.
NOTE: Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a
faculty discipline at the college. To review the minimum
qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum
Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators' in California
Community Colleges which can be found at the
California Community Colleges website then "Minimum
Qualifications Handbook".
Application Instructions
Before You Apply:
Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and
ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may
be disqualified.
Do not submit additional materials not
requested or you may be disqualified.
Required Application Documents:
Applicants must submit the following
- Los Rios Community College District Application
- Letter of Interest
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Request for Management Transfer Form (
if applicable )
Additional Instructions:
- If applying for a voluntary transfer, applications MUST
be submitted with a Request for Management Transfer Form by
Thursday, August 13, 2026.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in
the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an
employment Visa.
- Only information listed on the application and
transcripts (if requested) will be used to verify Minimum
Qualifications.
- Applications stating see other documents e.g. “see resume” or
“see transcripts” will be disqualified.
- Applications missing any required documentation will be
disqualified.