Part Time Faculty, Athletics

About the Role

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. This Adjunct Faculty, Athletics position provides part-time instructional and coaching support for an assigned NWACC athletic program, assisting with student athlete development, sport-specific instruction, team activities, and the overall operation of the program.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and coaching in the skills, techniques, strategies, and fundamentals of the assigned sport
• Assist with practices, competitions, conditioning, and other team activities
• Support the academic, athletic, and personal development of student athletes
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and student-centered team environment
• Assist with team preparation, equipment, travel, events, and other program needs as assigned
• Drive team members to competitions, practices, and other approved activities as needed (provided all required licenses, certifications, training, and institutional approvals have been obtained)
• Follow all NWACC, NJCAA, conference, and applicable sport governing rules and expectations
• Maintain appropriate professional conduct and ensure the safety and well-being of student athletes
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge or experience in the assigned sport as a coach, instructor, or participant
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with students, coaches, employees, and community members
• Ability to model professionalism, integrity, sportsmanship, and respect
• Ability to meet any required institutional, safety, background check, and driving requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous coaching or instructional experience
• Collegiate or competitive experience in the assigned sport
• Current CPR, AED, or first aid certification

Pay

Compensation paid by stipend, determined by qualifications, experience, and workload.

Schedule

This is a part-time, temporary position. Hours will vary based on the needs and schedule of the assigned athletic program and may include mornings, evenings, weekends, travel, practices, competitions, and special events.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the head coach of the assigned sport or the designated Athletics administrator.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch, or crawl
• Must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work environment is not a standard office setting but encompasses the entire active school campus, both inside and outside the facilities
• Noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high