Physical Education Instructor/Head Softball Coach

Job Summary

Job Description:

• Teach a variety of Physical Education/kinesiology, Wellness, and related courses to a diverse student population.
• Perform coaching assignment including, but not limited to, supervision of student-athletes, organization of practices, involvement in public relations and the recruitment, retention, and matriculation of student-athletes according to the CCCAA constitution, the NCAA and NAIA transfer guidelines.
• Monitor academic progress of student-athletes and serve as liaison with all student support services.
• Perform fundraising activities in support of the women's softball program.
• Participate in curriculum development and serve on department, division, college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; participate in appropriate professional development activities.
• Participate in co-curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support student success.
• Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle.
• Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department and division meetings.
• Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner.
• Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district, college and division policies in the performance of duties.
• Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
• Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African American, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students.
• Work cooperatively with staff and students.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of students.
• Represent the college in a professional manner as an intercollegiate athletic liaison with other educational institutions.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with high schools located within the college's designated recruiting area.
• Evening and/or weekend assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical education

OR

• Bachelors in any of the above

AND

• Masters in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy
• OR the equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.