Head Volleyball Coach / Kinesiology Instructor Full-time Tenure Track (BC)

Job Details

Head Volleyball Coach / Kinesiology Instructor Full-time Tenure Track (BC)
Kern Community College District
Salary: $89,080.98 - $116,884.82 Annually
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: FY26-2600244
Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA

Basic Function

Bakersfield College is seeking a Full-time, Tenure Track, Head Volleyball Coach and Kinesiology faculty member. If you are highly motivated, eager to engage a diverse student body, and passionate about teaching and learning, we highly encourage you to submit an application. [Detailed college description about values, history, diversity, and community...]

Representative Duties

The Women's volleyball team is a critical component of Renegade Athletics. The team's schedule and additional information can be found at https://www.gogades.com/sports/wvball/index. Candidates will be given preference based on experience coaching Women's Volleyball and/or Women's Beach Volleyball.
The head coach will serve as Kinesiology faculty within the Bakersfield College Kinesiology Department. [Description of department facilities...]
Tenure-track faculty hired for this position will be expected to inspire and support community college students in foundational and applied kinesiology coursework and health related fields. Courses may include, but are not limited to:

• Introduction to Kinesiology
• Personal and Social Determinants of Health
• Public Health Science Courses
• Fitness and Wellness Courses
• Physical Activity and Movement-Based Courses

Additional Faculty Responsibilities
In addition to teaching, tenure-track kinesiology faculty are expected to:

• Participate in athletic recruitment, outreach, and articulation efforts
• Support transfer pathways and program development
• Maintain currency in the discipline through professional development and continuing education
• Develop, revise, and assess curriculum in alignment with program and institutional learning outcomes
• Use instructional technology and data-informed teaching practices
• Engage in assessment of student learning outcomes
• Participate collegially in departmental, college-wide, and discipline-specific professional activities, including committees and governance.

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.
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AND A demonstrated sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

Knowledge & Abilities

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SALARY RANGE

Kern Community College District 175-day Faculty Salary Schedule
$89,080.98 - $116,884.82 annually

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by April 12, 2026, are assured consideration.
Completed application packet must include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Statement of personal philosophy of teaching
• Copy of legible transcripts
• Copy of sample syllabi
• List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application form

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