"Kinesiology (Women's Cross Country/Track and Field Head Coach) Assistant Professor"

Job Details

Position Summary

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

This position is currently 100% instructional but may result in a Coordinator/Instructional split assignment. The proportion of duties assigned to coordination and instruction shall be determined by student, department, and program needs, and may range from 0% to 100% for either function.

Coordinator duties, Academic Senate, Curriculum Committee and Department Chair Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Instructor/Coach
• Conduct the Cross Country/Track program under the rules and regulations of the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA), National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the National Collegiate Association of Athletics (NCAA).
• Recruit and train student athletes.
• Assist with the monitoring of team’s student-athlete academic progress and eligibility.
• Prepare team budgets and coordinate team travel and fundraising.
• Assist with selecting and supervising assistant coaches.
• Serve as lead instructor on courses as assigned. Assistant Athletic Coordinator - 0% - 100% of the assignment may include:
• Conduct eligibility meetings.
• Work closely with the Admissions & Records Office to accurately complete the eligibility process.
• Verify accuracy and sign Eligibility Tracer Requests for new recruits and ARC transfers.
• Serve as a liaison to the Dusty Baker Center staff to ensure that student education plan progress and other eligibility compliance and educational needs are being appropriately communicated to the Athletics staff and appropriate coaches.
• Assist with the organization and coordination of game management activities
• Maintain knowledge of the CCCAA and Big 8 Conference rules and regulations for sport competitions.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

American River College seeks employees who:

• Have demonstrated work or professional experience related to equity and inclusion
• Engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement in cultural competence
• Fulfill the professional responsibilities of their position
• Regard all students as equally capable and worthy of our care, time, and energy

Position Salary Information:

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• SPORT 325 – Cross Country, Intercollegiate-Women
• SPORT 395 – Track and Field, Intercollegiate-Women
• SPORT 328 – Off-Season Conditioning for Cross Country
• SPORT 396 – Off Season Conditioning for Track and Field

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus: ARC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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*.
2. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20, 2026.
3. 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.

* See Application Instructions

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:

• Los Rios Community College District Application
• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation *(see Transcript Requirements)*
• Equivalency Determination Request Form *(if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)*
• Supplemental Questionnaire Document (see Supplemental Questions)

Minimum Qualification Requirements: Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word). [Details on equivalency and transcripts follow, but summarized here.]