What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor, Business Administration-Head Coach position at Texas Southmost College?
Job Summary
Faculty are professional educators who have the primary responsibility of fulfilling the Texas Southmost College’s (TSC) mission, vision, values and goals of providing a quality education for all students enrolled at the College. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of leader, teacher, advisor, and facilitator of learning. Faculty members are responsible to the College President through a chain of command and accountable to the College’s policies and procedures. Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Athletics and Civility, the Instructor of Business Administration -Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of operating the Women’s NJCAA Soccer intercollegiate program. The Instructor of Business Administration -Head Coach is expected to encourage and promote high academic and athletic standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Strive for continual improvement of student success by planning an optimal learning environment; providing high quality instruction and advising; participating in the development of learning outcomes and in the assessment of students as well as of self and applied teaching techniques in order to increase effectiveness; and engaging in ongoing professional development.
- Manage learning environments by ensuring that accurate syllabi are developed that incorporate college, departmental, and instructor requirements; maintaining attendance records, submitting grades, and providing constructive feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester; and conducting classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
- Deliver effective instruction by assuming primary responsibility for curriculum development in conjunction with the College’s policies and procedures, ensuring both rigor and the quality of instruction; by considering individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities; by using the College’s digital learning solution to meet the objectives of courses; and by communicating clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of the College’s digital learning solution and other available technologies.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the College in the construction and continuous improvement of measurable learning outcomes to include the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) core curriculum objectives and additional Texas Southmost College’s objectives.
- Accept and teach classes based on varied schedules (morning, afternoon, evening and weekends) to accommodate diverse student needs and external stakeholders’ expectations of the College, and accept assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dual credit courses, as specified by designated supervisor.
- Demonstrate sensitivity toward, and respect for, the myriad of diversities represented in the student population, colleagues and service area.
- Develops and maintains an effective program to identify and recruit students to the program and Texas Southmost College.
- Assists in advising and registration, as assigned, and establishes and maintains appropriate office hours; Works individually and collaboratively with others to recruit new students and work to retain current students.
- Responsible for team management duties including recruitment, advertising, training, teaching and any other support activities that are necessary for student athletes while attending Texas Southmost College.
- Oversees a Women’s Soccer team that will be competitive as possible within the guidelines set by institutional policies and the rules and legal boundaries prescribed by the National Junior College Athletic Association.
- Works to ensure the ongoing eligibility of athletes and monitors their academic progress.
- Conducts physical conditioning instruction for student athletes who are members of the intercollegiate sport activity; provides effective supervision of student athletes in the areas of practice, competition, and life management.
- Instructs the team during competitions; trains, encourages, and motivates athletes to prepare them for games and competitive events.
- Supervises all team practices, competition activities, and student athletes, including student athletes during away games.
- Contributes to a safe educational and working environment by participating in all drills and training and being prepared to take action should a health or safety emergency occur.
- Supervises maintenance of playing area or field; Manages and cares for athletic equipment; Inventories uniforms, supplies, and equipment to ensure effective maintenance of physical resources; orders equipment and supplies as authorized by the Executive Director of Athletics and Civility.
- Cooperates with others for the efficient utilization of shared facilities.
- Manages scholarship awards in his or her sport(s) and coordinates other financial aid with the financial aid officer.
- Uses the funds of the institution allocated to the budget of the department or a special project in effective and efficient manner.
- Reports, communicates, and receives pre-approval for any or all fund-raising activities from the Executive Director of Athletics and Civility and the President. Fund-raising activities are to be handled in proper accordance with Texas Southmost College and NJCAA policies.
- Supports College activities and special events through attendance, participation, and/or other activities.
- Sets a high standard in academic and scholarly excellence, personal integrity, professional competence, and professional ethics. Works to enrich the emotional well-being of the student-athlete through proper role modeling and the demonstration of high ethical standards and behavior.
- Avoids professional and personal actions which may cause economic loss and/or public or legal embarrassment to the institution.
- Attend the workplace regularly, report to work punctually and follow a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite (which may be on campus or at an off-site location); working hours may include evenings or weekends.
- Supervises all coaching staff and other part-time employees.
- Represents the College at division, regional, state, and/or national meetings relating specifically to Soccer.
- Provides reports and documentation when required by the Executive Director of Athletics and Civility; Implements a record keeping system in cooperation with the Marketing Office to monitor individual and team accomplishments.
- Works on institutional standing and ad hoc committees, as assigned.
- Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding students, supervisors or other employees.
- Complete all required training and professional development sessions sponsored by the College.
- Support the values and institutional goals as defined in the College’s Strategic Plan.
- Complete duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Strong, demonstrated commitment to the mission of the community college.
- Strong, demonstrated commitment to quality teaching, student success and student completion.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the academic and instructional functions of the College.
- Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development, assessment and revision.
- Demonstrated knowledge in developing and monitoring student learning outcomes and student assessment strategies.
- General knowledge of the role of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and the National Junior College Athletic Association.
- Ability to evaluate physical performance related to an NJCAA Soccer inter-collegiate program.
- Effective planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with NJCAA representatives, student athletes, faculty, staff and the community.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to make travel arrangements and check requests for an inter-collegiate Soccer program in a timely manner.
- Ability to provide effective on and off-field leadership and management for an inter-collegiate Soccer program.
Required Education and Experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and experience required.
- Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Five (5) years of Soccer Head Coaching experience at the high school level or above.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Teaching experience in a comprehensive community college setting.
- Experience in enhancing the student’s learning experience by integrating a variety of methods and strategies into the teaching process and maintaining a learning-centered environment.
- United States Soccer Federation (USSF) Licensure or equivalent.
Certificates and Licensures
- Must provide proof of First-aid and CPR training.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2025014TSC
Open Date
03/31/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions Summary
Transcripts (unofficial) are required to be attached to applications for all positions with an educational requirement (Faculty/Staff/Administrative).
Your application is not considered complete until all required documents have been attached.
Attachments must be in PDF or Microsoft Word format and must be no larger than 2 MB.
You will not be able to attach documents after your application has been submitted.
Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire. Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire.
Official transcripts shall be sent directly from the issuing institution to the College District’s Office of Human Resources and must include documentation of all credit earned, including the education requirements that specifically qualifies the applicant for the position. The address to send all transcripts is:
Texas Southmost College
Office of Human Resources
80 Fort Brown, Tandy 105
Brownsville, Texas 78520
For eTranscripts please use email address: employee.records@tsc.edu
The College District recognizes equivalent credits and degrees earned from foreign universities. The equivalency shall be determined by translation and evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For more information please visit: www.naces.org.
Your application is not considered complete until all required documents have been attached.
Attachments must be in PDF or Microsoft Word format and must be no larger than 2 MB.
You will not be able to attach documents after your application has been submitted.
Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire. Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire.
Official transcripts shall be sent directly from the issuing institution to the College District’s Office of Human Resources and must include documentation of all credit earned, including the education requirements that specifically qualifies the applicant for the position. The address to send all transcripts is:
Texas Southmost College
Office of Human Resources
80 Fort Brown, Tandy 105
Brownsville, Texas 78520
For eTranscripts please use email address: employee.records@tsc.edu
The College District recognizes equivalent credits and degrees earned from foreign universities. The equivalency shall be determined by translation and evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For more information please visit: www.naces.org.
