Adjunct - AY27 Head Men's Tennis Coach

Los Angeles Community College District•Los Angeles, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Los Angeles Mission College seeks a part-time, adjunct Head Men’s Tennis Coach to teach spring Kinesiology-Athletic classes and lead its men’s tennis program. The college is a member of the Western State Conference (WSC) and the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A). The successful candidate reports to the Director of Athletics and oversees planning, management, and direction of the program, including coaching, practices, competition preparation, recruiting, student-athlete matriculation and placement, player relationships, budgets, travel, public relations, fundraising, promotions, scheduling, and rules compliance. The assignment is scheduled to start in Spring 2027. Its continuation is contingent on funding and professional performance. The coach also performs instructional duties as part-time faculty, including classroom teaching, developing and assessing student learning outcomes, managing class rosters, submitting grades on time, and participating in curriculum development. The assignment includes weekends, evenings, and holidays throughout the year. Additional duties may be assigned by the Athletic Director. Compensation includes 10 standard teaching hours paid at the contractual hourly rate during the competition season, plus an $18,870 stipend for out-of-class activities paid at the contractual hourly rate. The coaching staff receives an additional $884 per week while the team participates in the 3C2A playoffs. Adjunct instructors teaching more than six standard hours per semester after two semesters qualify for full benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment, or an associate’s degree and six years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment.
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays throughout the year.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Education, Physical Education, Exercise Sciences, or Kinesiology.
Prior coaching experience in a college or successful high school environment, with a record of effectively managing a sports program.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging effectively with diverse groups in a multicultural community.
Comprehensive knowledge of the sport, including strategies, training methods, and program development.
Proficiency in ethical and effective athletic recruitment methods and techniques.
Skills in budget preparation and fiscal management.
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor student-athletes, supporting athletic and personal development.
Familiarity with 3C2A regulations and guidelines, particularly those concerning recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
Ability to foster a cooperative and collaborative work environment within the team and broader athletic department.
Competence in administrative and procedural decision-making and judgment.

Responsibilities

Teach spring Kinesiology-Athletic classes and perform standard instructional duties, including classroom teaching, developing and assessing student learning outcomes, managing class rosters, and submitting grades on time.
Plan, manage, and direct the men’s tennis program.
Coach the team and plan, run, and supervise practices; prepare for meets and contests.
Schedule meets and contests and manage games and team travel logistics.
Oversee the hiring of assistant coaches.
Scout, identify, and recommend student-athletes, emphasizing diversity and competitiveness.
Monitor and support student-athletes’ academic progress and eligibility compliance.
Manage the program in compliance with 3C2A, LACCD Board rules, administrative regulations, and Athletics Department policies and procedures.
Promote the athletes, team, and program to media, alumni, and the community; collaborate with college administration on donor relations and fundraising; and maintain connections with feeder programs.
Conduct fundraising activities in coordination with the Athletic Department and manage the program budget.
Attend department, district, college, conference, and state meetings as required.
Represent Los Angeles Mission College and LACCD professionally.
Interact in culturally responsive ways with students, faculty, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
Participate in curriculum development and other duties aligned with part-time faculty responsibilities.
Prepare, set up, break down, and maintain practice and game sites, including organizing equipment, preparing courts, and following safety and operational protocols.
Perform additional athletic-related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.