Adjunct – FY25 Head Women’s Basketball Coach

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educational Background: While not mandatory, degrees in Education, Physical Education, Exercise Sciences, or Kinesiology are highly valued.
• Coaching Experience: Prior experience in coaching within a college environment, demonstrating a track record of effectively managing a sports program.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Exceptional skills in interacting and communicating with diverse groups, showcasing the ability to engage effectively within a multicultural community.
• Program Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of all facets of the specified sports program, including strategies, training methods, and program development.
• Recruitment Expertise: Proficient in athletic recruitment methods and techniques, with an emphasis on ethical and effective strategies.
• Financial Management: Skills in budget preparation and fiscal management, ensuring responsible financial oversight of the sports program.
• Leadership in Athletics: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor student-athletes in the specified sport, promoting both athletic and personal development.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with 3C2A regulations and guidelines, particularly regarding the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructional Responsibilities: Undertake standard instructional duties in the Department, including classroom teaching, developing and assessing student learning outcomes, managing class rosters, timely grade submissions, and other instructional roles.
• Athletic Operations: Handle scheduling of games and contests, plan and supervise practices, manage games and travel logistics, and oversee the hiring of assistant coaches.
• Recruitment of Players: Scout, identify, and recommend student-athletes, emphasizing diversity and competitiveness. Ensure the recruitment process attracts a diverse group of talented players.
• Academic Success of Student-Athletes: Monitor and support the academic progress of student-athletes to ensure their academic success and compliance with eligibility requirements.
• Rules Compliance: Manage the basketball program in strict adherence to 3C2A, LACCD Board rules, administrative regulations, and Athletics Department policies and procedures.
• Community and College Involvement: Engage in public relations activities, promoting athletes, the team, and the program to the media, alumni, and community. Collaborate with college administration to build donor relations and support fundraising efforts. Maintain strong connections with feeder programs.
• Fiscal Management: Conduct fundraising activities for the basketball program in coordination with the Athletic Department and manage the program's budget.

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status.