HEAD COACHES POOL
(Baseball, Softball, Women's Basketball, Men's Basketball, Volleyball, Men's/Women's Cross Country, Men's Soccer and Women's Soccer)
SALARY: $6,600 stipend with $2,400 recruiting bonus
LOCATION: Lynnwood, Washington
DESCRIPTION: The head coach will be responsible for all aspects of the sports program, including planning and directing recruitment, conditioning, training, and performance of student-athletes, along with fiscal management, for Edmonds College's Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) sports program. This position reports to the athletic director. The duties of this position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the NWAC and Edmonds College.
Must be able to work and interact effectively with other coaches, staff, student-athletes, the general student body, administrators and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Questions regarding the position can be directed to Spencer Stark, athletic director, 425.640.1046, or [email protected].
We accept applications for part-time faculty positions on an ongoing basis. Typical requirements for part-time faculty are listed below. To be included in the part-time pool, please follow the application procedure below.
Applications remain on file for one year. If you wish to remain in the part-time pool beyond that time, you can update and resubmit your online application yearly.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruit, retain, coach, and provide leadership to a full roster of student-athletes within the rules and regulations of Edmonds College and the NWAC; demonstrate effective competency in teaching individual and team strategies to players, and organize and plan day-to-day activities, including techniques; assist students in achieving their educational goals, which includes organizing and implementing team study tables, implementing grade tracking systems, and connecting them to remedial support as needed; communicate eligibility guidelines and ensure student-athletes meet those guidelines; maintain a competitive and successful program; hire, supervise, and direct assistant coaches; meet deadlines set forth by the NWAC; work with the athletic administration to ensure all athletes have completed physical exams, athletic paperwork, tracer reports, disclaimers, and any additional required paperwork; comply with NWAC and NCAA rules and regulations and support NWAC and Edmonds College philosophy and mission; transport student-athletes to team events and to away contests; assist in reconciling travel requests; help with necessary arrangements for home contests; develop fundraising strategies to help raise essential funds to support the program; organize community camps for youth in the area; responsible for developing practice and game schedules; facilitate timely processing of appropriate institutional and conference paperwork; inventory and maintenance of all sports equipment and uniforms; must follow proper purchasing procedures as required by the State of Washington and described by the college business office; understand student code of conduct, athletics code of conduct and communicate expectations to student-athletes; be committed to student success; responsible for fostering an environment that provides a quality student-athlete experience; serve as role model in leading team members in developing and displaying appropriate attitudes, sportsmanship and behavior expected of athletic teams representing Edmonds College; represent the college in a positive fashion at all times; other duties as assigned; responsible for the sports program as a whole.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Collegiate experience;
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Coaching experience at the high school or college level (college preferred);
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Bachelor's degree (preferred) from an accredited institution;
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Ability to teach the sport of interest;
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Strong organizational, management and communication skills with attention to detail;
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Experience and proficiency in using google drive, google docs, and google sheets;
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Knowledge of NWAC rules and regulations, and NCAA rules;
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Knowledge of college policies and procedures, marketing, social media, promotion, and athletic facility upkeep;
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Must be self-motivated and goal-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously;
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Experience in the recruitment process (and strategies) of prospective collegiate student-athletes;
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Athletic fundraising experience;
PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is typically performed in the gymnasium, field, or in the weight room. Duties require standing/walking for long periods of time, the ability to demonstrate techniques associated with the sport, and lifting materials in excess of 25 pounds. The ability to communicate clearly is essential. Personal transportation is needed to travel to meetings and for scouting student-athletes. This position also requires driving vans to games.
WORK SCHEDULE:
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
COMPENSATION:
Coaching stipend is $6,600 with a $2,400 recruiting bonus, and $1,000 retention bonus if objectives are met. There are stipend increases based on years of service.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
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Criminal background check. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant¿s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
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All new positions are contingent upon funding.
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At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.
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You must have a valid Washington State driver's license and have personal automobile insurance
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You must currently be CPR/First Aid certified, or be able to obtain certification immediately
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Pass online NWAC coaching tests and certifications
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Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct
APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
All applicants must apply online. No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted. Your online application must include the following documents in order to be complete:
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Please identify the sport(s) of interest you are applying for in your application.
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Current resume.
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Cover letter addressing qualifications for the position.
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Names and contact information for three references.
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For veterans¿ preference, please scan and attach your DD214, Member-4 Form.
Important, if this posting is on an external website other than www.edmonds.edu/hr or Edmonds College Job Opportunities please follow one of these links to apply. Applying via an external webpage will not enter our application system.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public, four-year, state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and community engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community. It serves about 20,000 students annually, including more than 1,000 international students from more than 60 countries. The college offers nearly 70 associate degrees and 60 professional certificates in about 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu.
EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, contact Kathy Smith (Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator/Investigator); Clearview Building, Room 122B; [email protected], 425.640.1814.
JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College¿s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College¿s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html.
