Head Cross Country and Track Coach (Adjunct Faculty)

Head Cross Country and Track Coach (Adjunct Faculty)

Salary: $80.00 - $102.25 Hourly

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 2526-00054

Closing: Continuous

Location: Rocklin, CA

Division: Instruction Office

Description

Sierra College is actively recruiting for a Head Cross Country and Track Coach. In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College is accepting applications and will review applications at the beginning of each week and conduct interviews until the position is filled. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College!

Examples Of Functions and Tasks

Under the supervision of the Dean of Kinesiology-Athletic Director the Part-Time Head Coach will develop curriculum, provide lecture/laboratory skills, evaluate students engaged in the study of Physical Education and related activities, administer financial and strategic techniques utilized in assigned sport(s) in inter-collegiate competitions, and do related work, as required. Incumbent is responsible for supervising Assistant Coaches and student and/or other temporary help, as assigned.

Job Duties:

• Planning, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating practices, contests, and related activities giving attention to each player's mental and physical well-being. Develop competitive strategies necessary for individual and team achievement. Continually, evaluate both individual and team performance.
• In conjunction with Dean/Athletic Director, lead in planning and scheduling competitions, tournaments, and events in collaboration with coaches and in concert with academic schedules, Sierra College policy, and California Community College Commission on Athletics (CCCAA) and Big 8 Conference regulations; distribute schedules to student-athletes, department personnel, and campus marketing/public relations personnel; collect and report subject sport statistics per CCCAA and Sierra College policies.
• Create and promote a positive student-athlete experience; support academic progress, retention, and matriculation of student-athletes through mentoring activities; refer student-athletes to support services, programs, and other resources as appropriate; maintain confidential student-athlete information.
• Recruit prospective student athletes adhering to the recruiting rules established by the CCCAA; provide referrals to prospective student-athletes to academic and student services as appropriate; maintain contact with prospective student-athletes and provide prompt follow-up to inquiries from potential student-athletes.
• Ensure program compliance with the current CCCAA Constitution and Bylaws, the Big 8 Conference Constitution and Bylaws, the appropriate CCCAA Championship Handbook, the appropriate Big 8 sport supplement, and the appropriate sport rule book as identified in the CCCAA Constitution and Bylaws. Immediately report any compliance violations, decorum violations, or other issue to the Dean/Athletic Director.
• Coordinate all fund-raising efforts for the program in conjunction with the Dean/Athletic Director and Sierra College Foundation staff.
• Annually submit a request for travel, supplies and equipment to the Dean/Athletic Director. This includes pay to officials, entry fees, meal assistance, game management, and lodging.
• Establish and maintain positive public relations with colleagues, college faculty and staff, and community members including, students, parents, the press, the surrounding high schools and other interested parties. Promote interest and attendance at athletic events as well as the achievements of both the team and individual student-athletes.
• Work collaboratively with athletic trainers on eligibility, physical examinations, insurance claims, and medical assistance for injured student-athlete and with Equipment Technician on issuing, maintaining, and inventorying uniforms and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Any Bachelor's degree or higher AND two (2) years of professional experienceOR any Associate degree AND six (6) years of professional experience. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment.

Preferred Qualifications: Comprehensive coaching experience in the sport of cross country and/or track at the collegiate, high school, or club level.

Licenses: First Aid and CPR Certificates issued by a recognized training program must be obtained within the first three months of employment.

Work Schedule: Classes, practices, contests, and travel will also take place on evenings and weekends.

Compensation: Per Sierra College Faculty Association (SCFA) Contract this position will be paid a Head Coach Stipend of $7,741.00 for each sport. Additionally, the selected candidate will be assigned both an Intercollegiate Cross Country and Intercollegiate Track course during the season of competition and an off season Training course to be paid at the appropriate lecture rate. Additional teaching assignments may be available at the discretion of the Dean/Athletic Director, not to exceed the Educational Code limits on part-time teaching.