WEST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE/LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE
FY23 Adjunct-Head Softball Coach
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
ABOUT WEST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE (WLAC) ATHLETIC PROGRAM
West Los Angeles College (WLAC) is a member in good standing of the Western State Conference (WSC) and the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA). WLAC Athletics serves over 250 Student-Athletes across 11 intercollegiate sports, including: Baseball (Men's), Basketball (Women's and Men's), Cross Country (Women's and Men's), Football (Men's), Soccer (Women's), Softball (Women's), Track and Field (Women's and Men's), and Volleyball (Women's).
ABOUT LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE (LAVC) ATHLETIC PROGRAM
Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC) is a member in good standing of the Western State Conference (WSC) and the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA). LAVC Athletics serves over 250 Student-Athletes across 10 intercollegiate sports, including: Baseball (Men's), Basketball (Women's and Men's), Football (Men's), Soccer (Women's), Softball (Women's), Water Polo (Men's and Women's), Swim/Dive (Men's and Women's)
WLAC JOB DESCRIPTION
WLAC seeks a part time, non-tenured Head Coach for Softball to manage the Softball program and teach fall and spring term Kinesiology Athletic classes: (1) Softball Skills class and (1) Softball Strength and Conditioning class. The successful candidate will report to the Athletics Director and is responsible for all aspects of planning, managing, and directing a successful Community College program; including coaching, practice and game preparation, recruiting, academic matriculation, placement, developing positive player-coach relationships, budget management, team travel, public relations, fund-raising, marketing, promotions, scheduling, rules compliance and other duties as assigned.
LAVC JOB DESCRIPTION
LAVC seeks a non-tenure track Head Softball Coach to manage the softball program and to teach fall and spring term classes: One Physical Education softball skills class and one softball strength and conditioning class. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Athletics and will be responsible for all aspects of planning, managing, and directing a successful community college softball program. Duties also include coaching, practicing and game preparation, recruiting, academic matriculation, placement, developing positive player- coach relationships, budget management, team travel, public relations, fund-raising, marketing, promotions, scheduling, rules compliance and other duties as assigned. The position is a part-time adjunct coaching assignment and continuation of the annually renewable position is contingent upon funding. The head coach will only teach the sport and practice beginning Fall 2022. The first season of competition is spring 2023.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree and two years of full-time professional experience, which must be directly related to the teaching assignment; OR
Associate's degree and six years of full-time professional experience, which must be directly related to the teaching assignment;
A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of district faculty, staff, and students.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT COVID 19 VACCINATION
Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates must show a competence with the CCCAA athletic rules and regulations.
Degrees in Education, Physical Education, Exercise Sciences or Kinesiology are encouraged but not required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Coaches Stipends are paid as recurring payments for the months of September, October and November. Total Stipends will amount to $16,240.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants will be required to file an application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please go to the following webpage to start the application process at https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd.
After review of application materials by selection committee(s), applicants will be contacted if selected for interview(s). An applicant must upload the following in the web-based application software:
A current resume or curriculum vitae;
A detailed letter of interest addressing how they meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and their experience and preparation related to the duties and responsibilities in the position description;
A list of a minimum of three professional references including names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of individuals that will attest to the position qualifications;
Unofficial transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework with degrees posted (official transcripts will be required if selected for an interview). Documents from an approved foreign transcript evaluator are required for degrees received from other countries. You can obtain a listing of approved foreign evaluation agencies at the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing: California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.(Upload as an 'Other Document')
Verification of Experience letters on letterhead stationery; must show inclusive dates of assignments, state if full-time or part-time and indicate duties. If part-time, the number of paid hours worked per week. Uploaded as an Other Document' (Signed hard copies required if selected to interview).
Application materials will not be accepted by Fax, Mail or Email. Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration. Equivalency determinations are not conducted for selection of adjunct faculty. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LACCD and its Colleges reserve the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Final determination of part-time faculty assignments is contingent upon enrollment, funding and/or class availability. For consideration, please complete the application and attach all required documents.
Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. WLAC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.
Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:
Equal Employment Policy: The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of underrepresented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301). Los Angeles Pierce College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
LACCD has served as educator to more than three million students for over 77 years. The Mission of the Los Angeles Community College District is to foster student success for all individuals seeking advancement, by providing equitable and supportive learning environments at our nine colleges. The District empowers students to identify and complete their goals through educational and support programs that lead to completion of 2 or 4-year degrees, certificates, trans, transfer, or career preparation.