SAN MATEO, Calif. — The San Mateo County Community College District seeks a part-time intercollegiate women’s water polo/men’s and women’s swimming coach.
Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Initial placement can range from $89.20 to $130.94 per hour (Salary Schedule HB – Laboratory Rate).
Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed
Mandated Reporter: Yes
Campus Security Authority: No
The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.
Reporting to the Dean of Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance, the Water Polo/Swimming Coach is a part-time faculty position in the Athletic Department. The assignment entails coaching the Water Polo/Swimming team and all aspects related to the water polo/swimming program. Assignment of off-season conditioning and team courses based on the applicant meeting minimum qualifications or equivalency in Kinesiology.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coach and administer all aspects of the Women’s Water Polo and Men’s and Women’s Swimming Programs
- Select, train, and supervise assistant coaching and game operations staff
- Motivate and guide student athletes to achieve academic success and assist in their matriculation to the four-year level and/or in meeting their vocational training goals
- Evaluate, plan, and coordinate all programs supporting the success of student-athletes in Women’s Water Polo and Men’s & Women’s Swimming
- Oversee preparation of the schedule
- Monitor and stay within the assigned budget
- Engage in approved fundraising activities to supplement the program budget
- Assist in the identification, procurement, and inventory of supplies and equipment for the Women’s Intercollegiate Water Polo and Men’s & Women’s Intercollegiate Swimming Programs
- Ensure all facilities and modes of transportation are used safely and maintained properly
- Promote the Women’s Intercollegiate Water Polo and Men’s & Women’s Intercollegiate Swimming Programs within the community and our contiguous recruiting areas through recruiting, public appearances, promotional efforts, community service, camps, clinics, etc.
- Observe all San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) Board Policies and Procedures
- Comply with all California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA), Coast Conference, and college rules, regulations, and policies
Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)
Knowledge of:
- Current guidelines governing Intercollegiate Water Polo/Swimming (CCCAA, NCAA, etc.)
Skills and Abilities:
- Successful experience in coaching at the club level or higher
- Demonstrated ability to recruit
- Manage various aspects of a water polo/swimming program, including, but not limited to, academic advisement, budget, coaching, compliance, evaluation, facilities, fundraising, marketing, operations, scheduling, and student support
- Plan and direct the conditioning, training, practice, match, and behavioral conduct of all student-athletes in the program
- Coach, develop, and promote an intercollegiate water polo/swimming program
- Continue professional development or involvement in the sport of water polo/swimming
- Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
- Communicate effectively with all people, including persons of diverse cultures and language groups, and people who have disabilities
- Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others in a team environment
- Interest and willingness to develop and maintain working relationships with club, high school, and four-year coaches to recruit, retain, and matriculate student-athletes
- Work with students with a wide range of skills, motivation, athletic, academic, or vocational goals
- Evaluate collegiate-level athletic prospects
- Work as a member of a team and collaborate with the Dean, Administrative Assistant, Athletic Trainers, Instructional Aide, and all colleagues on campus to support students and develop strong Women’s Intercollegiate Water Polo and Men’s & Women’s Intercollegiate Swimming Programs
- Mentor students effectively and be a role model in terms of behavior, decorum, and ethics
Job Requirements:
- Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of related professional experience OR any associate degree and six years of related professional experience OR the equivalent (see below). Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master’s degree.
- Experience coaching water polo/swimming at the youth, club, high school, community college, or four-year college level
- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License or ability to obtain one
- Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.
Preferred
- Master’s degree or above in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical education OR Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND Master’s degree or above in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy
Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence – For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category), which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form.
a) Degree Equivalence
The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.
b) Academic Background Equivalence
Related to disciplines in which a Master’s degree is not generally expected or available. The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following:
i. a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree, and
ii. a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major.
c) Professional Achievement Equivalence
The employee or applicant must have completed the general education requirements for any Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.
Benefits: Academic employees participate in the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.
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