Men's Basketball Coach/Faculty Position in District Assigned Area

Men's Basketball Coach/Faculty Position in District Assigned Area

Salary: $70,968.00 - $147,517.00 Annually

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 20250212

Closing: 3/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College, CA

Department:

(Discipline to be determined based on final candidate's qualifications)

*Position's initial max possible salary placement is $94,201*Additional compensation available via overload assignments, with approval

Interview dates are tentatively scheduled for April 1, 2025

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Merced College is seeking a motivated and experienced Head Men's Basketball Coach to lead our program starting in Fall 2025. This full-time, tenure track position combines coaching and teaching responsibilities (minimum of 6 academic units per semester), offering a unique opportunity to mentor student-athletes both on and off the court. We are looking for a leader dedicated to fostering excellence, teamwork, and sportsmanship while supporting the academic and athletic success of our students.

Merced College Mission

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.Merced College Vision

Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs

• Transfer

• Career Technical Education

• Workforce Training

• Lifelong Learning

• Basic Skills

• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

General Description:

This is a full-time, tenure track instructional assignment in the Athletics Department at Merced College under the general direction of the Associate Dean of Athletics and Kinesiology. The coach/professor will be assigned in an area/discipline of the candidate's qualifications based on the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office Minimum Qualifications. The standard faculty load is 15 units per semester, which may include evening hours and/or weekend assignments.

Examples of Duties

• Provide instruction, mentoring, and coaching to student athletes in the skills, techniques, and competitive strategies necessary for individual and team achievement of athletic standards of performance

• Evaluate individual and team performance and refine individual and team strategies throughout the season

• Assist in planning and scheduling competitions, tournaments, and events in collaboration with coaches within and outside of the conference and in concert with academic schedules, District policy, and California Community College Commission on Athletics (CCCAA)/conference regulations

• Establish and maintain safety standards to protect student-athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities

• Create a positive atmosphere for the student-athletes; support academic progress, retention, and matriculation of student-athletes through mentoring activities; refer student-athletes to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate; maintain confidential student-athlete information

• Assist with the recruiting process in compliance with CCCAA regulations to identify and attract promising student-athletes

• Provide referrals to prospective student-athletes to academic and student services as appropriate

• Ensure program compliance within the subject sports program with CCCAA regulations; establish and monitor effective procedures to ensure staff and student-athletes comply with such requirements; communicate the disciplinary or corrective consequences of violations as set forth in the provisions of enforcement procedures; report violations of regulations to the appropriate administrator

• Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations

• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policy

• Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records

• Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations

• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy

• Participate in the development and review of curriculum

• Participate in the development of teaching-learning methods and materials

• Participate in departmental, area and campus professional activities/committees

• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments

• Perform tasks needed for student records, e.g., submit grades on time to admissions and records

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must meet both coaching and discipline minimum qualifications as described below:

Required for assignment to a discipline:

Disciplines requiring a master's degree

• Master's degree in assigned discipline from an accredited institution OR

• The equivalent education or experience*

• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college student

Disciplines not requiring a master's degree

• Bachelor's degree(s) or higher and two years of professional experience, OR

• Associate degree(s) and six years of professional experience; the professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment; professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree OR

• The equivalent education or experience*

• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Required for coaching assignment:

• Any bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in the field (Basketball) OR

• Any associate degree and six years of professional experience in the field OR

• The equivalent*

• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

NOTE: Successful candidate will be assigned to the discipline area based on District need

A listing of the current available disciplines may be found at: https://www.mccd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-2025-Catalog.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/

*For equivalency information, please see the supplemental information section of this job flyer

Preferred:

Master's degree in assigned discipline from an accredited institution AND Two (2) years of professional experience in coaching Basketball

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

• Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/jobs/.

Required Documentation:

• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)

• Resume

• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)

• Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired.

• Diversity Statement: The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. As such, applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large. Please describe your leadership efforts and professional experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in a work setting. Please do not include any personally identifying information. Limit your response to one (1) page.

• If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts

• If applicable, Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on site.

Employee Benefits:

Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/benefits/ for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary : $70,968 - $147,517