Adjunct - AY27 Head Men's Tennis Coach

College District (LACCD) is the largest community college district in the United States and one of the largest in the world. The LACCD is comprised of nine colleges serving all or part of more than 40 cities in Southern California and spanning a service area of 882 square miles. Its colleges offer instruction to 225,000 students, annually, in 600 associates' degree and 400 certificate of achievement programs in general, career-technical and transfer education, and contribute significantly to the economic and social well-being of its students, the regional economy and the greater Los Angeles area. For more information about the LACCD, please visit our website at www.laccd.edu . POSITION DESCRIPTION Los Angeles Mission College seeks a part-time, adjunct Head Men's Tennis Coach to teach spring Kinesiology-Athletic classes. Los Angeles Mission College is a member of the Western State Conference (WSC) and the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A). The successful candidate will report to the Director of Athletics and will be responsible for all aspects of planning, managing, and directing a successful community college program, including coaching, preparing and running practice, meet preparation, recruiting, matriculation, placement, developing positive player-coach relationships, budget management, team travel, public relations, fundraising, promotions, scheduling, rule compliance, and other duties as assigned. The position will start during the Spring of 2027. The job is a part-time adjunct coaching assignment in the Athletic Department, and the continuation of the assignment is contingent upon funding and professional performance. COLLEGE HISTORY Los Angeles Mission College, established in 1975, is a public community college located in the Sylmar district of Los Angeles, California. It is part of the Los Angeles Community College District. The college offers a variety of associate degrees, transfer programs, and certificate programs in diverse fields ranging from liberal arts to vocational education. The college was conceived with the goal of addressing the higher education needs of the San Fernando Valley. Over the years, it has expanded its educational offerings and facilities to cater to a growing student population. Los Angeles Mission College is known for its commitment to providing accessible, high-quality education and student support services. It has been instrumental in serving the educational and workforce development needs of its community, preparing students for transfer to four-year universities as well as for direct entry into the workforce. The campus has seen significant development over the years, including modernized facilities and technological advancements, to enhance the learning environment. The college also emphasizes inclusivity and diversity, creating a welcoming atmosphere for students from all backgrounds. With its wide range of programs and dedication to student success, Los Angeles Mission College plays a pivotal role in the educational landscape of Los Angeles. We take pride in our high academic standards, our excellent programs and services, and our approach to meeting each unique student's personal needs to find success at LAMC. With our amazing new facilities and continued pursuit of innovation, we hope you will consider joining our Eagles Family. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience, which must be directly related to the teaching assignment. OR Associate's degree and six years of professional experience, which must be directly related to the teaching assignment. A sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Educational Background: While not mandatory, degrees in Education, Physical Education, Exercise Sciences, or Kinesiology are highly valued. Coaching Experience: Prior experience in coaching within a college or successful high school environment, demonstrating a track record of effectively managing a sports program. Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Exceptional skills in interacting and communicating with diverse groups, showcasing the ability to engage effectively within a multicultural community. Program Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of all facets of the specified sports program, including strategies, training methods, and program development. Recruitment Expertise: Proficient in athletic recruitment methods and techniques, with an emphasis on ethical and effective strategies. Financial Management: Skills in budget preparation and fiscal management, ensuring responsible financial oversight of the sports program. Leadership in Athletics: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor student-athletes in the specified sport, promoting both athletic and personal development. Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with 3C2A regulations and guidelines, particularly regarding the recruitment and retention of student-athletes. Teamwork and Cooperation: An aptitude for fostering a cooperative and collaborative work environment, both within the team and in the broader athletic department. Administrative Abilities: Competence in making administrative and procedural decisions and judgments, facilitating smooth operations within the sports program. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES Instructional Responsibilities: Undertake standard instructional duties in the Department, including classroom teaching, developing and assessing student learning outcomes, managing class rosters, timely grade submissions, and other instructional roles. Athletic Operations: Handle scheduling of meets and contests, plan, run, and supervise practices, manage games and travel logistics, and oversee the hiring of assistant coaches. Recruitment of Players: Scout, identify, and recommend student-athletes, emphasizing diversity and competitiveness. Ensure the recruitment process attracts a diverse group of talented players. Academic Success of Student-Athletes: Monitor and support the academic progress of student-athletes to ensure their academic success and compliance with eligibility requirements. Rules Compliance: Manage the program in strict adherence to 3C2A, LACCD Board rules, administrative regulations, and Athletics Department policies and procedures. Community and College Involvement: Engage in public relations activities, promoting athletes, the team, and the program to the media, alumni, and community. Collaborate with college administration to build donor relations and support fundraising efforts. Maintain strong connections with feeder programs. Fiscal Management: Conduct fundraising activities for the program in coordination with the Athletic Department and manage the program's budget. Meeting Attendance: Regularly attend department, district, college, conference, and state meetings as required. Professional Representation: Represent Los Angeles Mission College and the Los Angeles Community College District professionally in all capacities. Cultural Responsiveness: Engage in culturally responsive interactions with students, faculty, staff, and community members of diverse backgrounds, including varied languages, nationalities, ethnicities, socio-economic levels, ages, identities, abilities, and educational experiences. Flexible Scheduling: This assignment will include weekends, evenings, and holidays throughout the year. Curriculum Development: Participate in curriculum development and other duties aligned with part-time faculty responsibilities. Game and Practice Preparation: Ensure all practice and game sites are properly set up, broken down, and maintained, including equipment organization, field/court readiness, and adherence to safety and operational protocols. Other Athletic-Related Duties: Perform additional athletic-related tasks as assigned by the Athletic Director. COMPENSATION This position is paid as follows: 10-standard teaching hours paid at the contractual hourly rate during the season of competition, plus an $18,870 stipend for out-of-class activities paid at the contractual hourly rate. Play-off Stipend: The coaching staff will be compensated an additional $884 per week the team is in the 3C2A playoffs. Benefits: Adjunct instructors who teach over 6-standard hours per semester after two semesters will qualify for full benefits. SELECTION PROCEDURE Applications will be screened by the appropriate department representatives. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the college will be contacted for an interview. APPLICATION PROCESS Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please go to https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to file the application. After review of application materials by selection committee(s), applicants will be contacted if selected for interview(s). For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following: 1. Letter of interest that describes the applicant's interest in the position and details why the applicant is a good fit for the position; 2. Current resume that summarizes how the applicant meets the qualifications of the position; 3. Contact information for three (3) professional references; 4. Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; if invited to interview, candidate should be prepared to provide official transcripts: Note: All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from a foreign institution must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by California Commission on Teaching Credentialing . 5. Verification of Experience letters on letterhead stationery; must show inclusive dates of assignments, state if full-time or part-time and indicate duties. If part-time, the number of paid hours worked per week, semester or year must be included. Uploaded as an 'Other Document' (Signed hard copies required if selected to interview) . For additional information, please contact Steve Ruys, Director of Athletics at AY Application materials will not be accepted by Fax, Mail or Email. Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration. Equivalency determinations are not conducted for selection of adjunct faculty. For consideration, please complete the application and attach all required documents. For information on filing an application, please contact AcademicJobs@email.laccd.edu . Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LACCD and its Colleges reserve the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Final determination of part-time faculty assignments is contingent upon enrollment, funding and/or class availability. Individuals protected by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For further information please contact Brittany Grice at 213 891 2000 or gricebl@laccd.edu . Equal Employment Policy: The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection fort raining, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301). Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce. To apply, visit https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=6&id=2313 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency je-55144166201447e5a1f1e5b54927ccfa