Kinesiology InstructorHead Coach (Aquatics)

Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty staff and students and values the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. The Kinesiology Instructor/Head Coach must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities various gender identities various sexual orientations individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups to ensure the district provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.

Under supervision of an Educational Administrator the Kinesiology Instructor/Head Coach (Aquatics) will develop culturally-responsive curriculum and provide inclusive lecture and laboratory instruction for students in the study of Kinesiology and Athletics and other related courses. The incumbent will be responsible for: evaluating students performance participating in shared governance and other activities in support of the instructional program administering financial and strategic techniques utilized in assigned sport(s) in inter-collegiate competitions recruiting student athletes supervising student athletes assisting with the monitoring of the student athlete academic progress and eligibility creating and/or assisting with strength training and training for competition preparing budgets and fundraising evaluating and maintaining equipment and supplies coordinating team travel arrangements conducting 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) and do related work as required.


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Curriculum Development: Review and evaluate curriculum in order to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of divisional/departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; review and evaluate curriculum and student success data in courses taught to meet diverse student interests and needs; coordinate with adjunct faculty instructors to enhance consistency of lecture and skill demonstration content and attend curriculum meetings with departmental instructional staff to provide input on curriculum designs; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions to fit curriculum designs; present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies; make changes to curriculum as necessary and as approved within the participatory governance structure; review curriculum for equity-mindedness and concordance with changes in laws regulations and standards.

Lecture Preparation/Skill Development: 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 including determinations of time segments to be allotted for coverage of lecture/demonstration material and skill development activities/practices; determine culturally-inclusive reading assignments to supplement class sessions; 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 and techniques; review and evaluate new textbooks for content readability cost effectiveness and equity-mindedness; select textbooks determined to be the most useful and appropriate; read current literature(normally several sources-- books newspapers periodicals and other printed materials) to prepare lectures; read literature (books newspapers periodicals and other print and non- print materials) and attend trainings/conferences (if funding permits) on culturally-responsive pedagogy/andragogy; prepare edit and update student-centered syllabus materials for lectures and/or skill development sessions; review select and/or prepare computer and/or multi-media materials for classroom use; coordinate and confer with book publishing company sales representatives providing instructional materials as necessary; familiarize self with operation of all equipment currently available for use which is appropriate for the subject area; place appropriate reference items on reserve in the library.

Lecture Presentation/Skill Development: 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 in a clear logical student-centered and culturally-inclusive manner; use analogies examples and other student-centered practices to convey important Kinesiology concepts; provide student learning outcomes to direct student learning; outline major points of information on the board overhead projector and/or other visual platforms; enhance presentations with multi-media demonstrations or examples as available; distribute handouts to clarify particularly 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 to ensure compliance with safety and health standards reporting problems to the Division Dean and recommendations on facility and equipment improvements and repairs; prepare work orders to accomplish facility and equipment improvement and repairs as authorized; and develop and augment current and new skill elements; determine quantity and quality of equipment necessary for classroom skill demonstration and practice sessions based upon availability commensurate with budget priorities; prepare requisitions for new or replacement equipment as authorized; receive and store equipment orders; ensure that equipment is used safely and properly cleaning and repairing equipment as necessary and feasible and disposing of broken and/or obsolete equipment as appropriate.

Student Performance Evaluation: Develop quizzes tests and skill examinations which are understandable and which fairly and equitably evaluate student skills and progress; monitor student activity during examinations/quizzes and take steps to prevent and/or address behavior that violates student conduct i.e. cheating; 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 to promote learning; 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 (e.g. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services EOPS the Learning Skills Center Tutoring Center Writing Center technology help etc.) and collaborate with Student Services professionals to ensure a successful learning environment for all students; input student scores into a computer and regularly make grades available to affected students.

Budgeting: Allocate monies from budget for sport(s) assigned including funds for food lodging and other expenses for scheduled athletic competitions/events; 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 as authorized.

Eligibility: 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.

Event Management: Secure facilities for assigned sport(s) athletic competitions/events taking place in the District ;take responsibility for maintaining positive behavior of Assistant Coaches student athletes and team(s) in assigned sports administering corrective and/or restorative action as warranted and under established District policies and procedures; secure photographers/videographers and equipment to film or otherwise record athletic competitions/events as appropriate; develop and maintain positive rapport with sporting officials; accommodate needs of opponent athletes/teams and trainers with regard to dressing and other facilities utilized for athletic competitions/events as appropriate and feasible; arrange for proper preparation of District facilities to be utilized for athletic competitions/events in assigned sport(s).

Equipment Procurement/Inventory: Determine need for athletic equipment for assigned sport(s) and complete requisitions for procurement within budget allocations; research and specify sources and prices for athletic equipment to be procured interfacing with Purchasing Department staff members as appropriate; conduct yearly inventory of uniforms and other athletic equipment for assigned sport(s) classifying inventoried items by condition of equipment; prepare needs listing for ordering purposes; notify appropriate division staff member(s) upon receipt of athletic equipment for assigned sport(s).

Safety/ Supervision: Examine equipment for damage and/or wear and ensure item is suitable for use by student athletes; examine athletic competition/event facilities and practice facilities for obstacles deterioration of surfaces broken equipment or other unsafe conditions and take immediate action to mitigate or eliminate safety hazards as appropriate; conduct practice drills in a safe manner and teach safe techniques and safety consciousness to student athletes as appropriate for assigned sport(s); develop individual athlete and/or team standards and rules for positive conduct at practices and for athletic competitions/events; administer District Big 8 Conference and California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A )rules including eligibility conduct and sporting requirements for assigned sport(s).

Minimum Qualifications

CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook


Degrees/Experience: Incumbent must possess a Masters Degree in Kinesiology Physical Education Exercise Science Education with an emphasis in Physical Education Kinesiology Physiology of Exercise or Adaptive Physical Education OR a Bachelors Degree in in any of the above AND a Masters Degree in any Life Science Dance Physiology Health Education Recreation Administration or Physical Therapy OR the equivalent.

Licenses/Certifications: Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain prior to appointment a valid California Class C or higher drivers license in order to accomplish official travel in District and/or privately owned vehicle.


Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application credentials transcripts LiveScan and tuberculosis examination as required.

Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met.

Copies of transcripts with conferred degree and date MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted).


EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION
Did you know that you can also determine if you meet the minimum qualifications by going through an equivalency process The equivalency process helps determine if coursework taken and/or professional experience meets the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

If claiming equivalency please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at:Sierra College Human Resources.

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts degrees and other relevant documents.


FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION
Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
Companies that provide transcript evaluation services:

• World Education Services

• Educational Credential Evaluators

WHY SIERRA

• One of Aspen Institutes Top150 Community Colleges in the nation
• The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission. This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs events and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students etc.
• Sierra has a commitment to culturally-responsive strategies and methods and therefore all newly hired faculty participate in a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate
• State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
• Competitive benefits package
• 175 day per year contract
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases)

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