Part-Time Coach, Special Olympics

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Founded in 1988, Lone Star College-Tomball is the third oldest college in the LSC system. LSC-Tomball offers a wide range of academic and workforce programs and is a leading college in the health sciences. LSC-Tomball is the founding college of the lifePATH® program, a four-year degree for adults with cognitive disabilities. LSC-Tomball enjoys a joint library partnership with Harris County Public Library, and we offer an early college high school with the Tomball Independent School District.

Location address is 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375.

The PT Coach, Special Olympics coaches Special Olympics teams and helps students develop related skills.

• Must possess positive leadership and communication skills to promote a positive team attitude.
• Must be well organized and flexible to meet time, priority and workload demands.
• Must be available to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Must be able to travel to practices, games and tournaments.
• Must be able to maintain relationships, build trust, and act as a mentor & guide to students. Must be willing to be role model and demonstrate how to be an effective coach.

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters and record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above-average agility and dexterity.

• Equipment used includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, and assorted sports equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is often performed in outdoor elements, including extreme heat and cold
• Work hours will include evenings and weekends

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to become First Aid/CPR/AED Certified (Special Olympics Requirement)
• Must be able to become certified to coach in Special Olympics sports before participating, as well as completing the Special Olympics background check

Hourly Pay Rate is $21.82.

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.