Assistant Coach - Moses Lake, United States - Big Bend Community College

Description

Big Bend Community College invites applications for part-time Assistant Coaching positions in the volleyball, wrestling, basketball, baseball, and softball programs .

This position assists the Head Coach in the development of student athletes in a manner consistent with the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) coaching standards and the College's guiding principles.

Performs all functions and activities within the guidelines and philosophy set forth in the BBCC Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan.

This is a part-time, seasonal position September through June. This position is overtime-exempt and receives a stipend of $1,500 - $3,000, pro-rated based upon the start date. Additional campus employment may be available based on the individual's qualification and interest.

To work at BBCC you will be participating in a movement.

We are taking action to intentionally and fearlessly create a college where all feel they belong, all people are represented and respected for their lived experiences, and each has received the recognition and support needed to thrive.

Our students, the HEART of BBCC, and our employees, the SOUL, are the reason we are deepening our commitment to this movement.

BBCC's organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees.

We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision:
To become our communities' first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

Embrace our Workplace Norms

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

This position is open until filled.

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Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

Under the direction of the Head Coach:

• Under the direction of of the Head Coach, provides quality coaching and instruction to student-athletes participating in the program; develops, implements, and teaches related training sessions and techniques.
• Assist the Head Coach in teaching individual skills and strategies; build, develop, and evaluate teamwork; develop and enforce training rules.
• Assist in maintaining BBCC Athletic facilities used by the program.
• Assist in the supervision of student-athletes on trips and onsite during all program related practices, games, and functions.
• Monitor and support the academic performance, leadership, and progress of student athletes with an emphasis on retaining student athletes throughout the year.
• Scout and recruit student athletes who are qualified both academically and athletically for intercollegiate competition.
• Work cooperatively with head coach to maintain and retain records on students, including, but not limited to, athletic eligibility budgets, recruitment, and transportation.
• Serve as role model to assist the team members in developing and displaying appropriate attitudes and behavior expected of athletic teams and individuals representing BBCC.
• Assist head coach in providing post-season evaluation of all players.
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive relationships and effective communication with high school coaches and programs.
• Conduct intercollegiate programs in accordance with NWAC and college rules and regulations.
• Fully participate in athletics activities including departmental meetings, outreach and fundraising events, and other relevant functions as needed and requested.
• Assist in organizing fundraising activities in order to enhance and develop athletic programs.
• Behave in a manner that is consistent with the NWAC codebook, including but not limited to: NWAC coach's code of conduct, coach's standards and procedures, job responsibilities, and Concussion Management. Includes passing NWAC required tests.
• Follow all BBCC guidelines, administrative procedures, and policies surrounding athletics and specific to BBCC Athletic Trainer.
• Promote BBCC athletic programs in our community college district.
• Maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, ability, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to coach students effectively and to evaluate their performance in the assigned activity.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, professional colleagues from other colleges and the public.
• Requires personal attributes necessary to motivate students, guide the development of appropriate behaviors and values, plus must be able to facilitate the development of technical performance skills.
• Must be sensitive to and understand the diverse socioeconomic, academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Ability to work closely with students to achieve their educational goals.
• Knowledge of principles of athletic conditioning, including weight training and athletic training desired.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
At the time of application, all candidates must possess the following:

• Associates degree from a regionally accredited institution OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience as a player or coach in chosen sport (volleyball, wrestling, basketball, baseball, and softball).
• Current First Aid/CPR certification (or will obtain if selected).
• Valid unrestricted Washington State driver's license.
• Experience working within a diverse environment, inclusive of individuals of varying social, ability, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with faculty, students and staff within a campus community; and the ability to foster positive resolutions when conflicts occur.
• Teaching and teambuilding, related to student athletes.
• Program fundraising and development.
• Ability to use a personal computer, Microsoft Office products, and database programs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency.

OTHER ASPECTS OF THE POSITION:

• Must be available for recruiting, practices and games during weekday afternoons, evenings and weekends during the school year.
• Must be able to work hours required for coaching, recruiting, classes/practices and competition (including evenings and weekends).
• Must be familiar with the BBCC Student Athlete Code of Conduct.

This position is open until filled.

Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• BBCC Online application.
• Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.
• Comprehensive resume or CV.
• Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.
• Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.

NOTE:
You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process.

These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment.

Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pursuant to RCW 28B , applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers.

By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.

Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record 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 the position.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the College to sponsor an H-1B visa.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.


REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; or via email at


DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE CAMPUS:
In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus.

Employees are expected to comply with BBCC's policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety.

The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies page of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at


BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:
BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community.

Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety and Security page of the BBCC website.

If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.