Adjunct - AY27 Men's/Women's Head Volleyball Coach

Los Angeles Community College District • Los Angeles, CA

23h

About The Position

The Los Angeles Community College District is accepting applications for part-time Men’s/Women’s Head Volleyball Coach positions for the 2027 academic year. This is a pool announcement: applications will be reviewed when an opening arises at one of the District’s nine colleges. Assignments depend on enrollment, funding, and class availability. Successful candidates will work with students, staff, faculty, and administrators and are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population.

Under the direction of the Athletic Director and Vice President of Student Services, the Head Volleyball Coach leads and oversees an intercollegiate volleyball program operating under the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA). The coach must comply with District rules and regulations, support the student-athlete concept, safeguard student-athletes’ health and welfare, and monitor and encourage their academic progress. The position also includes instructional responsibilities in the Athletics Department and other duties assigned by the Athletic Director.

The role combines player recruitment, coaching and instruction, academic support, compliance, athletic operations, community relations, and fiscal management. Coaches receive stipends paid in September, October, and November, totaling $18,870, plus payment at the contractual hourly rate for two off-season conditioning classes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment; OR an associate 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.
• Comply with the District’s COVID-19 vaccination policy, including providing vaccination status or having an approved exemption.
• Ability to support and monitor student-athletes’ academic progress and promote their health, safety, and welfare.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in coaching, sports management, athletic administration, kinesiology or exercise science, sports administration, sports psychology, education, or student affairs/development.
• Two years of professional basketball coaching experience (as stated in the posting).
• Experience with student success programs in a community college setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.
• Knowledge of athletic recruitment methods and techniques.
• Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.
• Ability to lead and guide student-athletes in the area of specialty.
• Knowledge of guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to make administrative or procedural decisions and judgments.
• Knowledge of financial and business analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and oversee the intercollegiate volleyball program in accordance with CCCAA requirements and District rules and regulations.
• Support student-athletes’ health, safety, and welfare, and monitor and encourage their academic progress.
• Recruit players by scouting, identifying, and recommending student-athletes in a way that encourages diversity while maintaining a competitive team.
• Perform instructional duties for one or more Athletics Department classes, including classroom instruction, developing and assessing student learning outcomes, managing class rosters, and submitting grades on time.
• Manage the volleyball program in compliance with CCCAA rules, LACCD Board rules and administrative regulations, and Athletics Department policies and procedures.
• Schedule contests and plan and supervise practices, games, and team travel.
• Assist with hiring assistant coaches.
• Promote student-athletes positively to the media, alumni, and community, and collaborate with college administration on donor relations and fundraising efforts.
• Maintain positive relationships with feeder programs.
• Conduct fundraising activities for the volleyball program as needed in collaboration with the Athletic Department.
• Ensure the program and its staff carry out professional duties in a fiscally responsible manner and in compliance with applicable rules and policies.
• Attend department meetings and perform other athletics-related duties assigned by the Athletic Director.
• Create engaging, inclusive, and culturally responsive educational environments for students and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

• Total coaching stipends of $18,870, paid as recurring payments in September, October, and November.
• Payment at the contractual hourly rate for two off-season conditioning classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level