Part-Time Coach (Emphasis in Cheer) (Pool)

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Athletic Director, the Head Cheer Coach is a part-time faculty position in the Athletic Department. The assignment entails coaching the Varsity Cheer team and all aspects related to the Cheer program. Assignment of off-season conditioning and team courses based on the applicant meeting minimum qualifications or equivalency in Kinesiology.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Select, train, and supervise assistant coaching and game operations staff
• Motivate and guide student-athletes to achieve academic success and assist in their matriculation to the four-year level and/or in meeting their vocational training goals
• Evaluate, plan, and coordinate all programs relevant to the success of student-athletes participating in Intercollegiate Cheer
• Monitor and stay within the assigned budget
• Engage in approved fundraising activities to supplement the program budget
• Affirm all facilities and modes of transportation are used safely and maintained properly
• Promote the Cheer Program within the community and our contiguous recruiting areas through recruiting, public appearances, promotional efforts, community service, camps, clinics, etc.
• Observe all San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) Board Policies and Procedures

Job Requirements

• Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom

Benefits

• Participation in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security

Additional Information

• Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor
• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX