USCAA

Title: Women's Softball Head Coach - Full-Time Tenure Track

First Review Date: 05/23/2022

Months of Employment:10-Months

Salary: $63,748.47 - $73,349.20 Annually

Job Category: FT-Faculty

Summary:

Under the direction of the Dean of Instructional Services and Director of Athletic Operations, provide instruction in area qualified; plan, organize direct, and monitor all activities of the intercollegiate Women’s Softball program including developing a full schedule for both non-traditional and traditional seasons, recruitment, conditioning and training of the student athletes; and is responsible for student athlete behavior/conduct and academic eligibility. This position may also include a combination of day, evening, online and/or hybrid teaching assignments. This position may include face-to-face instruction in a prison environment.

Education and Experience:

*Minimum Qualification: Coaching

Any bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience, directly related to the faculty member's assignment or any associate degree and six years of professional experience, directly related to the faculty member's assignment and appropriate license or certification to practice in California.

For the discipline of coaching the ideal experience is paid full-time intercollegiate coaching experience. However, consideration will be given to a combination of other coaching/playing experiences including: A minimum of 50% coaching adult athletes in intercollegiate, club, semi-pro or professional competition

Remaining experience may include a combination of:

• playing experience at the college level
• coaching at the HS/Club level

*Additional Required Qualification:

Ability to meet minimum qualifications to instruct in one or more of the following additional disciplines:

Administration of Justice

Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience. As used here, “professional experience” includes teaching experience. “Teaching experience” is defined as serving in the capacity of an instructor responsible for development and delivery of formalized educational content designed to meet established standards in an academic or industry setting. 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.

Anthropology

Master's in anthropology or archaeology OR Bachelor's in either of the above AND Master's in sociology, biological sciences, forensic sciences, genetics or paleontology OR the equivalent Master’s degree.

Biological Sciences

Master's in any biological science OR Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent Master’s degree.

Chemistry

Master's in chemistry OR Bachelor's in chemistry or biochemistry AND Master's in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology, or geochemistry OR the equivalent Master’s degree.

Computer Science

Master's in computer science or computer engineering OR Bachelor's in either of the above AND Master's in mathematics, cybernetics, business administration, accounting, or engineering OR Bachelor's in engineering AND Master's in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration OR Bachelor's in mathematics AND Master's in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration OR Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND a Master’s degree in information science, computer information systems, or information systems OR the equivalent Master’s degree. (Note: Courses in the use of computer programs for application to a particular discipline may be classified, for minimum qualifications purposes, under the discipline of the application.)

Earth Science

Master's in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography, or paleontology OR Bachelor's in geology AND Master's in geography, physics, or geochemistry OR the equivalent Master’s degree.

English

Master's in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism OR the equivalent Master’s degree.

Fire Science

Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience. As used here, “professional experience” includes teaching experience. “Teaching experience” is defined as serving in the capacity of an instructor responsible for development and delivery of formalized educational content designed to meet established standards in an academic or industry setting. 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.

Foreign Language

Master's in the language being taught OR Bachelor's in the language being taught AND Master's in another language or linguistics OR the equivalent Master’s degree.

Health

Master’s degree in health science, health education, biology, nursing, physical education, kinesiology, exercise science, dietetics, nutrition, or public health OR bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND master’s in any biological science OR the equivalent Master’s degree.

History

Master's in history OR Bachelor's in History AND Master's in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women studies, social science, or ethnic studies OR the equivalent Master’s degree.

Humanities

Master's in humanities OR the equivalent Master’s degree.

Kinesiology

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 Master’s degree.

Mathematics

Master's in mathematics or applied mathematics OR Bachelor's in either of the above AND Master's in statistics, physics, or mathematics education OR the equivalent Master’s degree.

Philosophy

Master's in philosophy OR Bachelor's in philosophy AND Master's in humanities or religious studies OR the equivalent Master’s degree.

Physical Education

Master's in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration, or physical therapy OR the equivalent Master’s degree.

Political Science

Master's in political science, government, or international relations OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, any ethnic studies, JD, or LLB OR the equivalent Master’s degree.

Psychology

Master's in psychology OR Bachelor's in psychology AND Master's in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience, or social work OR the equivalent Master’s degree.

Sociology

Master's in sociology OR Bachelor's in sociology AND Master's in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social work, or psychology OR the equivalent Master’s degree.

Desirable Qualifications: 

CPR and First Aid certification (if not held, to be obtained within three months of hire)

Experience in coaching college level softball

Experience with California community colleges (California Education Code and Title 5 Regulations)

Experience with participatory governance structures

Experience with accreditation expectations  (ACCJC Eligibility Requirements and Standards)

Ability to:

Analyze problems, determine effective solutions, take independent action for successful results

Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written and oral reports

Effectively communicate in both oral and written forms

Establish and maintain effective work relationships

Maintain currency in technological developments in areas of responsibility

Work with designated computer programs and systems

Diversity:

The successful candidate will possess the following:

Sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds of staff, students and the public.

Knowledge of the history and culture of underrepresented groups and groups that have experienced discrimination.

Duties:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Instruct assigned classes in accordance with the course outline of record

Act as head coach for the women’s Softball team

Recruit 18 student athletes annually. Retain 16 students per year

Adhere to all regulations, rules, procedures, and policies for athletic programs as established by the NCAA, the CCCAA, and the Golden Valley Conference

Organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate the intercollegiate softball program

Determine student eligibility for athletic program

Determine program goals, objectives and related activities

Oversee the strength and conditioning program for the sport both in-season and out-of-season

Coordinate the identification and recruitment of eligible individuals by recruiting actively in high schools in the area and contiguous districts.  This recruitment process includes:  high school visitations, individual contacts with the athlete and parents, and home visits; preparing follow-up correspondence and telephone contact; facilitate District visitation by prospective athletes; and assisting student-athletes by referring them to student employment, financial aid, orientation, counseling, assessment and registration

Stay abreast of current trends and information in the field

Attend coaching clinics, seminars, trainings, and conferences

Maintain membership in and participate in meetings of local, state, and national coaches’ associations

Supply informational assistance in the preparation of media guides, is available to media for interviews, and is responsible for providing timely game results to local media

Attend community events and speaks on behalf of the District as part of fundraising and outreach efforts

Maintain standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the position

Assist student-athletes in preparation for transfer to four-year colleges by: assisting student-athletes with correspondence to four-year colleges, preparing follow-up correspondence and telephone contact with four-year college coaches, initiating contact with four-year college coaches on behalf of their student-athletes, assisting student-athletes in producing game tapes for four-year colleges, assisting student-athletes with their four-year college visitations, and scheduling four-year college coaches to visit the District to recruit student-athletes

Monitor student-athlete scholastic progress in coordination with the Counseling and athletic eligibility staff

Teach student-athletes the practical and theoretical strategies and concepts of their respective sport

Encourage student-athletes to play as a team with enthusiasm, discipline, ethical behavior, and sportsmanship

Provide a safe environment with special respect to the sport and sports injuries

Recommend equipment purchase and care

Assist the Director of Athletic Operations and the Division Dean in the preparation of reports, budgets, and audit information, and other required data

Provide dynamic instruction with the ability to engage student interest by using current and effective andragogy

Meet faculty responsibilities as outlined in the faculty contract

Meeting with classes as scheduled by the appropriate Educational Administrator

Writing and updating course outlines of record.  This should be done in cooperation with other unit members who teach in the same subject area

Teaching classes in accordance with the intent of the college catalog and with the objectives and content of the course outline of record

Providing a current syllabus which is consistent with the course outline of record to all students for each class.  A course syllabus for each course taught shall be filed by the unit member with the appropriate Educational Administrator within one week of the first meeting of the class

Reviewing, in cooperation with other faculty in the same subject area, textbooks, required reading, workbooks, and other materials

Maintaining accurate and current records of student attendance and student achievement in accordance with District procedures

Demonstrating continuing education toward maintaining currency with developments and changes in subject-matter field through coursework, conferences, workshops, seminars, professional training, and professional reading; or informal learning experiences as they pertain to the unit member’s subject area

Serving on standing and ad hoc committees, as assigned by the Academic Senate

Supervising the purchase, care and maintenance of equipment provided for student use in classes

Attending graduation ceremonies

Fulfilling flex obligation

Participating in and completing Instructional Program Review

Reporting absences to the appropriate Educational Administrator

Directing the work of classified staff as appropriate to the assignment

Directing the work of Student workers as appropriate to the assignment and as agreed to in the request made by the faculty member for a student worker and subsequent approval of that request

Submitting grade rosters to the Registrar’s office within five (5) District business days after the last day of finals and completing all attendance rosters and other administrative forms as scheduled

Participating in Student Learning Outcome (SLO) Assessment

Participating in the use of the Electronic Early Alert System as appropriate

Performs other related duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Unofficial Transcripts (Degree Posted)