Kinesiology Instructor/Head Coach (Softball)

Sierra Community College • Rocklin, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sierra College is seeking a Kinesiology Instructor/Head Coach (Softball) who is committed to equity and inclusion. This role involves developing culturally-responsive curriculum, providing inclusive instruction in Kinesiology and Athletics, evaluating student performance, and participating in shared governance. The Head Coach will administer financial and strategic techniques for their sport, recruit and supervise student athletes, monitor academic progress, assist with strength training and competition preparation, manage budgets and fundraising, maintain equipment, coordinate team travel, and ensure compliance with athletic association rules. The position requires a commitment to supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, varying gender identities and sexual orientations, and historically underrepresented communities.

Requirements

• 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 a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the above AND a Master’s Degree in any Life Science, Dance, Physiology, Health Education, Recreation Administration, or Physical Therapy OR the equivalent.
• Possess or be able to obtain prior to appointment a valid California Class C or higher driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Physical Education, with advanced knowledge of skill development practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of teaching and student evaluation practices, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of current directions in Physical Education theory and research.
• Knowledge of equipment operation and usage, including safety and health requirements.
• Knowledge of inclusive and equitable teaching practices, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of culturally-responsive pedagogy/andragogy.
• Knowledge of methods to successfully support individuals with varying backgrounds, which includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities, various sexual orientations, individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups.
• Ability to provide interactive lectures in front of large groups of students.
• Ability to explain Physical Education concepts and elements in a clear, logical and student-centered fashion.
• Ability to interact effectively with students, peers, and administrative staff.
• Ability to work independently to solve problems.
• Ability to recognize variation in student socioeconomic backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
• Ability to be patient with students.
• Ability to maintain integrity, honesty, reliability, and cooperation.
• Ability to apply an equity-minded framework and ensure programs, services and processes are designed and delivered to meet the varying needs of all constituents.
• Ability to interact and work effectively with a diverse population utilizing exceptional interpersonal and intercultural skills.
• Ability to exercise sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
• Constantly maintain cardiovascular fitness to engage in active physical effort and to function effectively under stressful competitive conditions.
• Almost Constantly utilize vision (near and far) to read printed materials and score boards and to observe athletic competitions/events to evaluate student athlete performance.
• Almost Constantly utilize hearing and speech for conversations, including telephonic and virtual.
• Almost Constantly move about District environments and facilities utilized for athletic competitions/events.
• Almost Constantly utilize manual and finger dexterity to write and to demonstrate use of athletic equipment and skill techniques.
• Almost Constantly work in areas subject to exposure to dusts, mists, fumes, wet/damp surfaces, extremes of heat/cold, and moderately high levels of noise.
• Frequently twist, turn, stoop, bend, and maintain balance to demonstrate athletic technical skills in assigned sport(s).
• Frequently utilize vision (near and far) and manual and finger dexterity to drive District or privately owned vehicle to accomplish official travel.
• Frequently work in areas subject to exposure to chemicals, caustics, and blood borne and/or other pathogens that may be encountered by applying first aid to injured athletes.
• Frequently lift (from overhead, waist and floor levels, max. 100 lbs.), carry (max. 100 lbs.), and kneel to station athletic equipment for use at practices and to demonstrate technical skills in assigned sport(s).
• Frequently run, to demonstrate technical skills in assigned sport(s).
• Occasionally operate stationary and mobile machinery and equipment used for assigned sport(s).
• Occasionally work in areas subject to exposure to allergenic plants/materials and risk of falling from heights above ground level.
• Occasionally wear personal protective equipment to protect skin, arms, hands and fingers.
• Push, pull, reach (from low and level), and climb to heights above ground level to station athletic equipment for use at practices and to demonstrate technical skills in assigned sport(s).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, various gender identities, various sexual orientations, individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop culturally-responsive curriculum and provide inclusive lecture and laboratory instruction for students in Kinesiology and Athletics.
• Evaluate students’ performance.
• Participate in shared governance and other activities in support of the instructional program.
• Administer financial and strategic techniques utilized in assigned sport(s) in inter-collegiate competitions.
• Recruit student athletes.
• Supervise student athletes.
• Assist with the monitoring of student athlete academic progress and eligibility.
• Create and/or assist with strength training and training for competition.
• Prepare budgets and fundraising.
• Evaluate and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate team travel arrangements.
• Conduct the volleyball programs under the rules and regulations of the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) and the BIG 8 Conference, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
• Review and evaluate curriculum to meet student interests and needs within budget constraints.
• Coordinate with adjunct faculty instructors to enhance consistency of lecture and skill demonstration content.
• Attend curriculum meetings with departmental instructional staff.
• Evaluate and/or revise course descriptions.
• Present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee.
• Make changes to curriculum as necessary and approved.
• Review curriculum for equity-mindedness and concordance with changes in laws, regulations, and standards.
• Complete book order forms and provide master copies of student-centered syllabi.
• Prepare lesson plans and/or coordinate interactive lectures/activities with skill development assignments.
• Determine culturally-inclusive reading assignments.
• Practice skill maneuvers to be demonstrated in skill development sessions.
• Prepare handouts and/or culturally-inclusive graphics/visual materials for classroom use.
• Attend conferences to increase knowledge of subject matter and teaching methods.
• Review and evaluate new textbooks.
• Select textbooks.
• Read current literature to prepare lectures.
• Read literature and attend trainings/conferences on culturally-responsive pedagogy/andragogy.
• Prepare, edit, and update student-centered syllabus materials.
• Review, select and/or prepare computer and/or multi-media materials for classroom use.
• Coordinate and confer with book publishing company sales representatives.
• Familiarize self with operation of all equipment appropriate for the subject area.
• Place appropriate reference items on reserve in the library.
• Acknowledge the diversity of the student population by incorporating culturally-responsive pedagogy and equity-minded teaching practices.
• Introduce and present interactive lecture/skill demonstration information and concepts.
• Use analogies, examples, and other student-centered practices to convey important Kinesiology concepts.
• Provide student learning outcomes.
• Outline major points of information on the board, overhead projector, and/or other visual platforms.
• Enhance presentations with multi-media demonstrations or examples.
• Distribute handouts to clarify difficult topics.
• Answer student questions clearly and in a student-centered manner.
• Encourage student participation and involvement in classroom discussions, skill demonstrations, and practices.
• Determine and disseminate student attendance policies, and monitor student attendance and activity.
• Maintain classroom management, ensuring both equity and student participation.
• Observe condition and overall cleanliness of practice areas and equipment.
• Prepare work orders to accomplish facility and equipment improvement and repairs.
• Develop and augment current and new skill elements.
• Determine quantity and quality of equipment necessary for classroom, skill demonstration, and practice sessions.
• Prepare requisitions for new or replacement equipment.
• Receive and store equipment orders.
• Ensure that equipment is used safely and properly.
• Develop quizzes, tests, and skill examinations.
• Monitor student activity during examinations/quizzes.
• Deal swiftly, rationally, and consistently with persons involved in cheating and/or other unacceptable behavior.
• Read and evaluate student responses on examinations/quizzes and mark and grade papers accordingly.
• Assign, read, and evaluate homework assignments/projects.
• Evaluate student skills and assign scores and/or official grades.
• Advise students on academic matters regarding their performance.
• Provide students with information about student support services.
• Collaborate with Student Services professionals.
• Input student scores into a computer and regularly make grades available to affected students.
• Allocate monies from budget for sport(s) assigned.
• Select necessary equipment and initiate procurement.
• Determine mode of transportation and travel times to athletic events.
• Plan and budget for replacement of uniforms and other equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of general education requirements for student athletes.
• Maintain specific knowledge of and apply 3C2A, and District progress, transfer, and graduation requirements.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) transfer rules.
• Determine eligibility of student athletes under recruit mentor participating in current programs.
• Evaluate student athlete performance and make decisions concerning team placement(s) and level of participation.
• Maintain knowledge of “Eligibility Center” processes and procedures and certification requirements.
• Secure facilities for assigned sport(s) athletic competitions/events.
• Take responsibility for maintaining positive behavior of Assistant Coaches, student athletes, and team(s).
• Secure photographers/videographers and equipment to film or otherwise record athletic competitions/events.
• Develop and maintain positive rapport with sporting officials.
• Accommodate needs of opponent athletes/teams and trainers.
• Arrange for proper preparation of District facilities.
• Determine need for athletic equipment for assigned sport(s) and complete requisitions for procurement.
• Research and specify sources and prices for athletic equipment.
• Conduct yearly inventory of uniforms and other athletic equipment.
• Prepare needs listing for ordering purposes.
• Notify appropriate division staff member(s) upon receipt of athletic equipment.
• Examine equipment for damage and/or wear.
• Examine athletic competition/event facilities and practice facilities for obstacles, deterioration of surfaces, broken equipment, or other unsafe conditions.
• Conduct practice drills in a safe manner and teach safe techniques and safety consciousness.
• Develop individual athlete and/or team standards and rules for positive conduct.
• Administer District, Big 8 Conference and California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A )rules.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits
• Income protection
• State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
• Sick leave
• Sabbatical leave
• Other leaves available according to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level