Adjunct Coaching; Head Coach Women's Track and Field Non-Instructional

Position Overview

Adjunct Instructors are temporary, part‑time faculty. Antelope Valley College invites applications for the Coaching discipline.

• The assignment entails coaching the Varsity Women's Track and Field teams and all aspects related to the Track and Field program.
• Assignment of off‑season conditioning and team courses based on applicant meeting minimum qualifications.
• Coach and administer all aspects of the Women's Intercollegiate Track and Field program.
• Select, train, and supervise assistant coaching and meet 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 in the Intercollegiate Track and Field program.
• Oversee preparation of the schedule.
• Monitor and stay within the assigned budget.
• Engage in approved fundraising activities to supplement the program budget.
• Assist in the identification, procurement, and inventory of supplies and equipment for the Intercollegiate Women's Track and Field programs.
• Ensure all facilities and modes of transportation are used safely and maintained properly.
• Promote the Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Track and Field programs within the community and our recruiting areas through recruiting, public appearances, promotional efforts, community service, camps, clinics, etc.
• Observe all Antelope Valley College District (AVCD) Board Policies and Procedures.
• Comply with all California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A), Western State Conference, and college rules, regulations, and policies.

Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.

No Antelope Valley College Equivalency required.

• Successful experience in coaching at the high school level or higher.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit.
• Demonstrated ability in managing the various aspects of a track and field program, including, but, not limited to, academic advisement, budget, coaching, compliance, evaluation, facilities, fundraising, marketing, operations, scheduling, and student support.
• Ability to plan and direct the conditioning, training, practice, meet, and behavioral conduct of all student‑athletes in the program.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and promote an Intercollegiate Track and Field program.
• Evidence of continued professional development or involvement in the sport of track and field.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all people, including persons of diverse cultures and language groups and people who have disabilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
• Ability, interest, and willingness to develop and maintain working relationships with elementary, high school, and four‑year coaches to recruit, retain, and matriculate student‑athletes.
• Willingness to work with students having a wide range of skills, motivation, athletic, academic, or vocational goals.
• Ability to evaluate collegiate‑level athletic prospects.
• Familiarity with current guidelines governing Intercollegiate Men’s and Women’s Track and Field (CCCAA, NCAA, USATF, etc.).

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). For out‑of‑country transcripts, evaluation must be completed prior to submitting the application.
• Two (2) current letters of professional reference dated within the last year.
• Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
• Travel expenses for pre‑employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized. Applications with incomplete information or missing documents will not be considered.