Napa Valley College is currently hiring for a part-time, hourly credit Head Softball Coach/Instructor to start immediately in the Spring 2025 semester.
The starting salary range is $74.84 - $80.94/classroom hour, with future steps up to $94.69/classroom hour, plus an annual coaching stipend (2024-2025 - $12,410). Part-time coaches receive the coaching stipend during the semester that corresponds with the season of the sport. Part-time coaches may also receive summer and/or fall session teaching assignments based on course availability and qualifications. Placement is based on verified previous college teaching, counseling, and/or librarian work experience.
Questions about this position may be directed to Mr. Jerry Dunlap, Dean, Kinesiology/Athletics, at [email protected] or 707-256-7655.
Under the supervision of the Dean of Kinesiology/Athletics, and in coordination with assistant coaches, athletic trainers and the equipment room staff, the softball head coach plans, organizes, and administers all tasks associated with the intercollegiate program, including recruitment and selection of student-athletes; student-athlete academic and personal advising; coordination of student-athlete transfer to four-year institutions; practice and game scheduling; pre-season and in-season student-athlete conditioning; enforcement of all State Commission (CCCAA), conference, and college recruitment, eligibility and participation rules; making travel arrangements; budget management; procurement of equipment and supplies; public and media relations; fundraising; field maintenance and setup; scheduling officials; and conference responsibilities. This position includes credit instruction in Kinesiology, both theory (lecture) and activity classes. These assignments may include a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Master's in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, athletic training, or adaptive physical education,
OR
bachelor's in any of the above
AND
master's in any life science, dance, physiology, health
education, recreation administration, or physical therapy
OR the equivalent.
Experience
Two years experience coaching softball at the intercollegiate or high school varsity level, which could include assistant coaching experience; and/or high-level competitive playing experience at the college level is required.
Other Qualifications
Valid California driver's license;
Possession of or ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
Desired Professional Qualifications
Knowledge of: teaching and learning theories, principles and strategies as applied to a wide range of physical education courses; student learning outcomes specific to physical education courses; NCAA playing rules; NCAA transfer guidelines; and comprehensive community college philosophy;
Demonstrated ability to: instruct all levels of physical education courses; motivate and teach in ways appropriate to the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and learning styles of the community college student; facilitate application of theory to practice; coach/instruct women's basketball players in the fundamentals of the game and development of advanced athletic skills; analyze skill development and respond with individualized instruction; develop and implement conditioning programs to prepare for intercollegiate competition; develop a recruiting plan and recruit effectively; provide leadership, energy, enthusiasm and commitment to excellence in athletics; supervise assistant coaches; communicate effectively and work cooperatively with instructors, coaches, administrators and support staff in a team-oriented environment; interpret and apply rules and regulations; develop promotional events and raise funds.
A. Applicants must complete the online application through GovernmentJobs.com. All elements of the application must be submitted in order for the application to be considered complete.
B. Applicants must attach the following to complete the application process:
1. Letter of interest that addresses how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications for the position as outlined in this announcement.
2. Current comprehensive resume
3. OPTIONAL: Request for Equivalency Review form (Download PDF reader), if applicable (ONLY for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency).
4. Legible copies of transcripts verifying college work, degrees, and conferral dates.
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NOTE: Unofficial copies of transcripts accepted at time of application, however, official transcripts to include official foreign degree evaluations (if applicable) will be required upon offer of employment.
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5. If all coaching and/or teaching experience is part-time, list each coaching and/or teaching assignments over the past five years. Include sports coached and/or course titles taught with beginning and ending date for each assignment.
It is important that your application reflect all of your relevant education and experience, including academic and non-academic employment history.
Please note that your resume does not take the place of completing the "Work Experience" section of the application. Applications will be rejected if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required application materials are completed and properly uploaded into the system. Only complete applications will be forwarded to the division chair/dean for further review. An application is only considered complete if all items above are uploaded.
Please do not submit material not requested. Application materials submitted become the property of Napa Valley College and the Office of Human Resources, Training & Development cannot copy, return, or transfer materials to other positions. Any expenses incurred in connection with the initial interview will be the responsibility of the candidate.
The District will not accept materials by e-mail, fax, or mail.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact the Office of Human Resources, Training & Development.
Napa Valley College, an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, maintains a drug-free workplace and requires that employees abide by that policy.
For more information, contact the Office of Human Resources, Training & Development:
(707) 256-7100
[email protected] 