Coaching, Focus: Assistant Track and Field Coach; Part-Time Pool

Coaching, Initial Focus:
Assistant Track and Field Coach (Part-Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College District

Salary:

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Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number:

Location: Moorpark College (Moorpark, CA), CA

Department: MC - Student Learning

Closing: 3/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Under the general supervision of a Dean and the work direction of an Athletic Director and Head Coach, an Assistant Coach provides comprehensive instruction and leadership to student-athletes. This includes responsibility for assisting the Head Coach with the recruitment of student-athletes, team scheduling, programming, and public relations.

This applicant pool will be used to fill a part‑time Assistant Track and Field Coach assignment at Moorpark College to begin in the Spring 2026 semester. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

Moorpark College Athletics Mission is to "develop leaders who pursue excellence with courage and integrity in sport, academics, and life". At Moorpark our athletics program is guided by a set of core values. Our core values are:

• Develop Leaders – We prioritize leadership development, empowering athletes to become role models on and off the field. Athletes are encouraged to lead with integrity and inspire their teammates and the community through mentorship, skill‑building, and character education.
• Create Opportunities – We provide a range of learning opportunities beyond sports, including educational support, career guidance, and personal development initiatives. By creating an environment that fosters growth, athletes can explore their potential beyond athletics.
• Strive for Competitive Excellence – We are committed to achieving competitive excellence through dedicated training, evidence‑based continuous improvement, and a high‑performing culture. Athletes are motivated to improve continually, pushing their boundaries to reach peak performance.
• Cultivate a Supportive Community – We nurture a strong sense of community where athletes, coaches, and staff support and uplift each other. With an emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility our community becomes a source of encouragement and strength.

Moorpark College, one of three colleges in the Ventura County Community College District, was founded in 1967. It serves approximately 15,000 students and operates under a "students first" philosophy, empowering its diverse community of learners to complete their goals for academic transfer, basic skills, and career education. Moorpark College is one of the most beautiful community colleges in California, located on 150 acres in the foothills of Ventura County, about 40 miles from UCLA and 75 miles from UC Santa Barbara.

It has received many recognitions, including an Aspen Prize Finalist in 2023 and numerous grants for STEM and arts programs. For more information, visit the Moorpark College website and Moorpark College Athletics website.

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. Its three colleges—Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura—offer programs for transfer to four‑year colleges and universities, career technical training, basic skills instruction, and community enrichment. The district values diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on any protected characteristic.

• Provide instruction, mentoring, and coaching to student athletes in skills, techniques, and competitive strategies; evaluate performance and refine strategies.
• Assist in planning and scheduling competitions, tournaments, and events in collaboration with other coaches and respect academic schedules and district policy.
• Establish and maintain safety standards, demonstrate injury‑prevention techniques, provide immediate assistance to injured students, and document injuries.
• Create a positive atmosphere, support academic progress, retain athletes, refer to support services, and maintain confidentiality of athlete information.
• Assist with recruiting in compliance with CCCAA regulations,…