Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement
In addition to its commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment, the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition or medical leave, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. The College also prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.
Location:
Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title:
Head Women’s Golf Coach/Instructor in Physical Education
Job Details and Requirement:
CMS ATHLETICS
The Joint CMS Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation Program is comprised of student-athletes from Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, and Scripps Colleges and offers a comprehensive program of regular physical education, intramural, recreational, club, and varsity sports. CMS varsity teams compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC), as a member of NCAA Division III. The Program is comprised of 21 varsity sports (10 men’s, 11 women’s) and supports a student population of over 3,200 and a student-athlete population of approximately 530.
CMS WOMEN’S GOLF
CMS Women's Golf boasts a strong tradition of excellence. The Athenas have captured 17 SCIAC Championships and have qualified for the NCAA Division III Championship 15 times. At the national level, the Athenas has recorded multiple top-10 NCAA finishes, including a national runner-up finish, and has consistently ranked among the nation's top programs. The program has earned numerous All-America and All-West Region honors while excelling in the classroom, with the team regularly recognized as a WGCA All-Scholar Team and maintaining one of the highest team GPAs in the department.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Head Women’s Golf Coach/Instructor in Physical Education is responsible for the management of all facets of the women’s golf program including but not limited to: coaching, teaching, recruiting, budget management, administration, scheduling of competitions, team travel, practice sessions, hiring and supervision of assistant coaches, and compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. This position will include additional administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
This position will have teaching responsibilities that include instruction in physical education courses, which are required of all students. Additional responsibilities will include department-wide duties as assigned. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, athletic faculty appointment.
Given our commitment to cultivating an inclusive educational environment, we seek candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students representing a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, political opinions, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions.
The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the role of athletics in the liberal arts college curriculum and the integration of the student-athlete and coaching staff into the overall educational experience offered at The Colleges.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reporting to the Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation, the Head Women’s Golf Coach/Instructor in Physical Education works independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:
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Lead a competitive varsity women’s golf program that promotes the values of leadership, scholarship, teamwork, discipline, commitment, resilience, positive sportsmanship, and high ethical standards.
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Demonstrate a commitment to fostering an educational environment that prioritizes the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes from diverse backgrounds and identities, ensuring an inclusive and supportive atmosphere.
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Recruit and retain academically qualified student-athletes to highly selective liberal arts institutions with exceptional academic opportunities at Claremont McKenna College (CMC), Harvey Mudd College (HMC), and Scripps College.
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Oversee all administrative aspects of the women’s golf program. This includes but is not limited to, budget management, prompt completion of all administrative paperwork, and collaboration with CMS Athletics staff in the areas of sports medicine, business operations, compliance, equipment, events, facilities, and recreation.
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Schedule all contests; work in concert with fellow CMS coaches and staff for scheduling and event management.
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Secure golf course access for practice and competitions.
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Recruit and retain assistant coaches with values that are reflective of CMS Athletics.
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Mentor and develop coaching staff to serve the goals and expectations of the CMS athletic program.
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In collaboration with Athletic Administration, as well as staff at all three colleges, assist with building and maintaining relationships with alumni and other program supporters.
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Teach physical education courses in the required Physical Education program, engaging students outside the varsity teams in fitness and recreational activity classes.
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Engage as a faculty colleague with academic peers to promote Athletics as a significant co-curricular activity with important educational value.
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Represent the CMS Athletic Department and the women’s golf program at college events, faculty meetings, and in committee assignments for CMC, HMC, and Scripps.
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Represent the CMS Athletic Department and the women’s golf program in a positive manner within the SCIAC as well as regionally and nationally.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & SKILLS:
EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is required. A master’s degree is preferred.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three years of coaching experience, preferably at the college/university level is required. Five or more years of experience is preferred.
LICENSES: A valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured under the College’s authorized driver’s policy are required to drive college-owned vehicles.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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Deploy professional skills, in collaboration with colleagues, to best promote the College’s strategic interests.
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An evident understanding of the role of athletics in the liberal arts college environment is necessary along with proven experience in recruiting student-athletes to highly selective institutions.
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Strong administrative, interpersonal skills, and computer/technology skills.
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Significant interest and expertise in teaching physical education activity classes.
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Appropriate certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED.
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Operate computers with basic Microsoft Office software (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Box, Teams, and PowerPoint) and associated professional software (such as CX CARS, internet research, and menu-driven databases).
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Use technology/devices/equipment in assessing and improving division/department systems and processes to achieve annual goals and maintain confidentiality.
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Demonstrate effective, accurate, and clear communication with excellent/strong verbal, written, interpersonal, reading, phone, and customer service and leadership skills. Follow all written and verbal instructions, asking questions as needed for clarification of projects/tasks/duties.
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Use strong organizational and time management skills to complete work with accuracy and keen attention to detail.
OTHER:
REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this full-time position will vary, with the flexibility to set work hours appropriate to the needs of the program. Holiday, weekend, and evening work hours will be required. Travel will be required. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the Athletics Department. This is a 12-month position.
CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: This is a regular, full-time, 12-month, exempt, benefits-eligible position. This is a non-tenure track, athletic faculty appointment.
Supervisor – AB1825: Yes
Mandatory Reporter – CA Penal Code: Yes
Responsible Employee – Title IX: Yes
Campus Security Authority – The Clery Act: Yes
IPEDS Category Job Code: 25-1000 - Postsecondary Teachers
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy (up to 50 lbs.)
SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range is $75,000 - $80,000 per year. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Claremont McKenna College offers employee benefits that include health, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; retirement benefits; basic and voluntary life insurance; dependent tuition remission; ride-share incentives; and more.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Assistant coaches
REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation
GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: Employees are expected to wear attire that is appropriate to the office or department in which they work.
BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Certain positions will require the successful completion of a postoffer physical agility test. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with the requirements cited in this job description.
ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop over time; accordingly the College reviews this job description on a periodic basis and make changes of business necessity.
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Employment with the College is “at-will” meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. There is no agreement expressed or implied between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding, employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.
Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources, 528 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-4015, (909) 621-8490. All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.
Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicant's acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.
Disability Accommodations
In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions, unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individual’s disability.
An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College, the selection of an accommodation will be at CMC’s discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (909) 621-8490 or [email protected] for assistance.
