Associate Instructor; Physical Education​/Intercollegiate - Coaching - Women's Cross

Head Coach For Women's Cross Country

Mt. San Jacinto College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Head Coach for Women's Cross Country to lead and develop a competitive program within the CCCAA (California Community College Athletic Association). The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of the program, including coaching, recruiting, compliance, and athlete development, while promoting academic success and sportsmanship. We invite candidates to join the Associate Instructor (Physical Education/Intercollegiate
- Coaching
- Women's Cross Country) pool. Applications meeting the minimum qualifications will be stored electronically for six (6) months following verification. Qualified applications will be referred to deans and department chairs, who will contact candidates for interviews as needs arise. This position is in the University Professional and Technical Employees CWA Local 9119 AFL-CIO Union. COACHING STIPEND:
There is up to a $10,000 stipend for the coaching salary.

Coaching & Program Development:

• Plan and conduct effective training sessions, practices, and competitions to develop student-athletes.
• Implement conditioning programs to enhance endurance, strength, and injury prevention.
• Foster a positive, competitive, and inclusive team environment that supports student-athletes' academic and athletic growth.
• Develop race strategies and provide in-depth feedback to athletes.

Recruitment & Student-Athlete Development:

• Identify, evaluate, and recruit student-athletes who meet academic and athletic standards.
• Develop relationships with high school coaches, club programs, and local running communities to recruit top talent.
• Monitor student-athletes' academic progress and assist with retention and transfer opportunities.

Compliance & Program Administration:

• Ensure compliance with CCCAA, IEAC, and MSJC rules regarding eligibility, recruitment, and competition.
• Coordinate scheduling, travel arrangements, and race-day logistics for competitions.
• Manage the program budget, including fundraising efforts, materials and supplies purchasing and cloth purchasing.
• Work collaboratively with the Athletic Department, support staff, and campus administration.

Public Relations & Community Engagement:

• Serve as a positive representative of MSJC Athletics within the college and local community.
• Promote the program through media, social media, and campus outreach.
• Engage in fundraising efforts and community service activities to support program development.

Required Application Materials Applicants must upload only the documents listed below. Additional attachments will not be accepted and may result in the application being deemed incomplete or not considered for review.

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Transcripts, including a foreign transcript evaluation report (if applicable)
• Cover Letter
• (Optional) Petition for Equivalence
• (Optional) Additional Transcripts

Minimum Qualifications:

Special Requirements:

Desired

Qualifications:

• Experience coaching at the collegiate, high school, club or community college level
• CCCAA or NCAA experience

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions. Environment:
Work environment varies based on the demands and needs during each day which will include outdoor walking and standing. Sitting in an office or a meeting. Work is performed primarily outdoors. May require travel from site to site and withstand constant exposure to year-round climate conditions. Walk the grounds on foot or with a District vehicle. Physical:
Primary function requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an outdoor setting and travel from site to site; to stand or sit for extended periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to lift or move 50 to 70 pounds frequently; and to verbally communicate to exchange information in person, via the radio and on the telephone.

Vision:
See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate assigned equipment.…