Adjunct Instructor / Head Coach

Description

ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Palo Verde College is a publicly supported 2-year college located in the beautiful Southeastern California desert. Yearly enrollment is approximately 7,000 students (full and part-time).

Palo Verde Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an educational environment which affirms and supports diversity in its faculty, staff, and administration, and promoting an environment of inclusion. At Palo Verde College, we value every team members contribution in achieving the mission of providing excellent educational programs and services that contribute to the success of our students and the vitality of the community we serve. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working collaboratively in an environment of diversity, culture, thinking, and learning.

Palo Verde College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and proudly offers many programs to serve and support our diverse student body. College faculty are expected to be willing to utilize different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve. Palo Verde College expands access to higher education and learning opportunities by providing education via in person, online, correspondence education, hybrid classes, and interactive television (ITV) modalities. Further information on the College's distance education programs can be found in the College Catalog. In addition, Palo Verde College is committed to serving students who have been impacted by the criminal justice system through education. Resources for teaching classes for incarcerated or formerly incarcerated students are available through the Rising Scholar Network.

LOCATION
Palo Verde College is located in the City of Blythe at one of the busiest entrance points to California. The college is located in a desert oasis adjacent to the beautiful Colorado River and the Palo Verde Valley. Blythe, and the fertile Palo Verde Valley, is primarily a farming and ranching area. Boating, fishing and hunting attract many tourists. The Palo Verde Valley is centrally located between Phoenix and Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Mexican border. The valleys great climate, with more than 350 days of sunshine and mild winters, attracts thousands of winter visitors every year.

NATURE OF THE POSITION
Under the direction of the Vice President of Instructional and Student Services, for the adjunct instructor portion of this job; and under the direction of the Director of Athletics for the coaching aspect of this job. The Adjunct Instructor shall be responsible for maintaining and updating curriculum relevant to the assigned instructional area. This position could involve assignments during day, evening weekends, and high-quality correspondence education modality. In addition, the Head Coach provides leadership, direction and oversees all coaching for the associated sport for which they are qualified to teach operating under the California Community College Athletic Association. Must support the student-athletic concept and demonstrate concern for the health, safety, and welfare of each student-athletes academic progress.

Examples of Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
1. Provides instruction in all areas of the approved discipline.
2. Prepares, evaluates, and revises courses and course materials.
3. Maintain organized sets of course and student records.
4. Enforces the rules and regulations of the college.
5. Utilizes approved textbooks and follows the course objectives, course content, and evaluation standards as listed in the course outline.
6. Maintains the scheduled days and class hours as listed in the class schedule.
7. Maintains accurate grade and census records for each student on the class record sheets provided and submit them to the record office, as an official record, by the deadline established for these records by the Registrar.
8. Gives final exams in each class according to the official schedule of days, times, and locations unless permission has been received from the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services.
9. Notifies the Instructional Services Department promptly whenever regularly assigned duties cannot be performed.
10. Attends part-time faculty meetings, when requested to do so. (Part-Time faculty are welcome to all regular faculty meetings, check contract for compensation requirement.)
11. Returns all keys at the end of each semester to the Administrative Services Department.
12. Keeps current in ones academic field(s).
13. Works collegially with full-time faculty and staff.
14. Hears and understands speech at normal levels.
15. Speaks so others will be able to clearly understand normal in person conversations.
16. Sees for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matters.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – HEAD COACH
1. Head Coach supervises the assigned sport team during practice and games.
2. Provides the organization, direction, and administration of the assigned sports program including recruiting of participants from diverse student groups.
3. Travels to contests: be responsible for driving the student-athletes to contests; monitoring staff and student-athletes and ensuring the safety and welfare of all constituents.
4. Plans organizes, directs, and assesses the activities, services and operations of an athletic program in keeping with high standards for performance and ethics; allocates resources to optimize department efficiency and effectiveness.
5. Sets annual goals to ensure athletic program is consistent with institutional priorities; maintains communication with other departments to promote the integration of athletics into the broader educational mission of the district.
6. Ensures compliance with CCCAA, college, District, conference, local, state and federal guidelines as they relate to Palo Verde College Athletic Department.
7. Disseminates information on and implements rules and guidelines for specific sport; compiles, interprets, and disseminates information pertaining to NCAA Division I, II, III, and NAIA transfer requirements.
8. Coordinates athletic fundraising, marketing and public relations in compliance with the Commission on Athletics (COA) and Palo Verde College policies.
9. Maintains active involvement with student activities, sports promotion and Athletic Department.
10. Be actively involved with booster club and attend all booster events.
11. Works closely with Counseling Department and faculty in order to monitor academic progress of student-athletes and actively assist students in the four-year transfer program.
12. Attends coaches (Conference, SoCal, and State), athletics and faculty meetings.
13. Represents Palo Verde College in a professional manner.
14. Presents a positive image to the student-athletes and the campus community by maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
15. Reports accurate and timely stats to CCCAA, and media.
16. Leads the recruiting process in compliance with CCCAA regulations to identify and attract student-athletes.
17. Recruits and maintains a roster of 12-15 student-athletes. The Head Coach will adhere to the recruiting rules established by the CCCAA especially in recruiting out-of-area athletes.
18. Schedules all contests within the guidelines established by the department, CCCAA and the conference.
19. Plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates practices, games and related activities giving attention to each player's mental and physical well-being.
20. Attends all practices, trips and scheduled competitions including evenings and weekends. Head coaches must travel with their teams unless unusual circumstances arise and this must be cleared with the Director of Athletics.
21. Practices/Games/Travel: Head Coaches are responsible for their team rules and informing students of behavioral expectations and consequences during practices, games, and travel. - Coaches are expected to report behavioral problems to the Athletic Director.
22. Prepares the staff and each team member for competition. The Head Coach will maintain self-control, provide a model of sportsmanlike conduct in relation to players, officials, staff, spectators and the opponents, in accordance with conference and CCCAA guidelines and rules.
23. Maintains adequate records, statistics, scores, etc. of game results and student athletes' participation records and accomplishments. In addition, the Head Coach will promote the student-athlete's accomplishments when appropriate for awards and recognition.
24. Provides an end-of-season archival report to the Director of Athletics at the conclusion of each competitive season.
25. Contacts and communicates with athletes during the off-season as appropriate
26. Reviews and monitors transcripts/course progress and their impact on a student-athletes athletic eligibility
27. Creates a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; implements, supports, initiates, and participates in activities to increase the diversity, equity, and promotes a culture of inclusiveness, respect, and belonging; serves as an advocate of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and culture.
28. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Educational/Experience Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community College Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.
2. Masters degree is a minimum requirement for academic area of instruction.
3. In areas where a Masters degree is not generally available or expected, a bachelors degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Exercise Science, Education with an emphasis in Physical Education, Physiology of Exercise, or Adaptive Physical Education ANDwith 2 years professional experience.
4. ORAssociate degree and six years of professional experience.
5. ORthe equivalent.
6. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

PLEASE NOTE: Generally, a Master's degree is a minimum requirement for academic areas of instruction. Applicants who feel they meet the equivalent to the above-stated minimum qualifications must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency in order to be considered. The Supplemental Questionnaire application must be submitted in conjunction with the applicants application. When completing the application, be sure to explain in detail how your qualifications are equivalent to the required minimum qualifications. All course work must be from an accredited college or university.

To obtain the Supplemental Questionnaire application please contact:

Vicky Lujano
Human Resources Technician II
vicky.lujano@paloverde.edu

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Teaching experience, preferably at the community college level.
2. A firm commitment to the needs of students with diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and levels of ability with multi-cultural teaching experience.
3. Additional academic preparation enabling instructor to teach in an additional discipline.

Supplemental Information

CLASSIFICATION & SALARY
This position is paid at the contractual hourly rate during the season of competition, plus an annual stipend of $24,000 paid on twelve equal payments. There is a possibility of additional hourly work for candidates who meet specific requirements based on each class discipline.
1. Adjunct, hourly assignment, certificated position on a needed basis.
2. Placement on the adjunct salary schedule will be determined by education.
3. Annual stipend of $24,000 for coaching/recruiting (paid over 12 months).

APPLICATION PROCESS
Our employment online application process is designed to assist the search committee in evaluating whether or not you possess the required knowledge and skills for the position for which you are applying. Job-related information from all applicants will be evaluated to identify those best qualified. Only the best-qualified applicants will be selected for testing and further consideration. Therefore, the online application must be completed to allow a comprehensive review and evaluation. Failure to complete the online application (and supplemental material, when required) will constitute failure to comply with the selection process and the application will be rejected.

1. To guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required material listed, must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date.
2. Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment.
3. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you an interview.
4. Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate.
5. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position.
6. Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted.
7. Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.
8. Please read the job announcement/description carefully to ensure your background and education meet the requirements of the position
9. The selection process may also include practical exercise (i.e., training demonstration and/or other written, technical manipulative, or simulation exercises), or skilled testing to evaluate candidates qualifications.
10. Applicants with foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Accredited United States Institution, please see the approved organizations listed in the following link: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl635.pdf?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_6 or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services link: https://www.naces.org/

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter
Resume
Diversity Statement
Copies of Transcripts (Must show all work completed and the conferral date of the degree. If hired original transcripts must be submitted)
Six References (3 Professional and 3 Personal)
Professional Licenses (If applicable)
Memorandum Qualification Form (If applicable) must upload
http://www.paloverde.edu/faculty-staff/pdf/MemQualForm.pdf