SUMMARY DESCRIPTIONUnder general direction from the Dean, School of Wellness, Exercise Science and Athletics or Director of Athletics, plans, organizes, directs, and manages the programs, staff and operations of an Intercollegiate Athletic program; schedules and coordinates program events on campus; serves as a liaison between the Athletic Director, staff, outside agencies, vendors, students and parents; ensures program compliance with local, District, State and federal regulations and requirements; performs administrative support duties related to the operation of the program; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is an academic administrator classification responsible for planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating an effective and competitive California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) Sports program. Incumbents are responsible for performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibilities, which include developing and implementing policies and procedures for assigned programs, budget administration and reporting, and program evaluation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines. This classification is distinguished from the Director, Athletics by having management responsibility over a specific sports program while the latter’s focus is on the entire district-wide Athletics program.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s Degree
AND Five (5) years of professional experience directly related to assigned sport(s) with one (1) of those years being in a leadership capacity.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
College degree in education, kinesiology, exercise science or a reasonably related field.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid license to drive in the state of California.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge of:- Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures, including California Community College Athletics Association (3C2A) bylaws and regulations and Title IX.
- Operations, services, and activities of an intercollegiate sport program.
- Principles and practices of leadership.
- Coaching principles and practices of assigned sport(s).
- Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
- Public relations principles and techniques.
- Interpersonal skills, using tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Educational and tutorial programs.
- The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to:- Plan, organize, control and direct intercollegiate sport program activities.
- Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
- Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, and procedures.
- Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
- Prepare and administer budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
- Serve as a liaison between administrators, personnel, parents, students, and outside agencies.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
- Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse racial ethnic, disabled, sexual orientation and cultural populations of community college students.
- Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, documentation, and other written materials.
- Effectively use computer systems, software applications and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Analyze and assess programs, policies, operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
- Develop, coordinate, and manage programs and services to meet the district’s goals and objectives.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Manager, Athletic Program-Head CoachESSENTIAL DUTIES- Administers, directs, and supervises all aspects of the assigned program including facilities, schedules, athlete eligibility, physical examinations, equipment, transportation, and insurance; assists with game supervision and management of home athletic contests; serves as Head Coach for assigned sport(s).
- Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assistant coaches, or other faculty and staff associated with the assigned program; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
- Assists the Athletic Director with developing short and long-range plans for overall student academic success, including student academic progress, matriculation, and degree completion and transfer, and for the success of the Southwestern College Athletic program at the local and state levels.
- Oversees outreach and student recruitment for the assigned program, including planning and coordinating student recruiting visits and maintaining the recruiting database and notification system.
- Develops, allocates, and monitors the assigned program budget; determines funding needed for and directs the purchase of equipment, supplies, and materials connected with the sport program; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
- Directs and participates in the preparation of a variety of statistical and narrative reports, records and files related to assigned operations and programs; compiles sport program statistics and reports as required.
- Assists the Athletic Director in ensuring diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within the assigned program; remains current on all new legislation impacting the program; recommends modifications to the program and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements; keeps program faculty and staff informed.
- Establishes and maintains an environment conducive to the welfare and academic success of the student-athlete that fosters collaboration with students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and the public; participates in and represents the Athletic Department at community events as directed.
- Supports the School of Wellness, Exercise Science and Athletics by ensuring the sport program’s academic compliance, curriculum development and the assessment of student learning outcomes.
SALARY SCHEDULE: Administrators' Association Salary SchedulePHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTThis is a non-telecommuting position.
Environment: Employees work in an office environment and in a variety of indoor, outdoor, and athletic field settings, both on and off campus. with moderate to extreme noise levels, extreme temperature conditions, and may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous road conditions. Employee may interact with upset students, individuals, and groups in the performance of work duties.
Physical: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to visit various work locations; speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is both a sedentary office classification and physically active role, requiring sufficient physical stamina to traverse various athletic grounds and facilities. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard and to operate standard office equipment. The incumbent regularly walks, climbs, bends, stoops, and kneels in the performance of office and field work duties. Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Vision: Read printed materials and a computer screen and to observe athletic activities and competitions.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
TENTATIVE TIMELINE: Any application received after the initial screening deadline is not guaranteed a review.
May 20-June 15, 2025 | Position advertised; District receives applications |
June 15, 2025 | Initial screening deadline for guaranteed consideration. |
June 23-30, 2025 | Reviewing of applications. |
July 7-17, 2025 | Search Committee interviews candidates |
July, 2025 | Second level interviews for top candidates |
August, 2025 | Tentative employment start date pending Governing Board approval. |
