June 21, 2011

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
(12-Month Academic Administrator 50% Position)

THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Dean of Student Affairs, Physical Education/Athletics and the Athletic Director, the Assistant Athletic Director will coordinate and administer intercollegiate athletic programs at Long Beach City College.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer, direct and supervise all aspects of the athletic programs as they relate to facilities, schedules, athlete eligibility, physical examinations, equipment, transportation, and insurance. Assure game supervision and management of home athletic contests.
• Assure compliance with all laws, rules and regulations associated with national, state, and conference codes. Prepare paperwork for and conduct compliance meetings with coaches.
• Recommend for hire, supervise, and evaluate head coaches, assistant coaches, athletic training personnel, office staff, sports information specialists, or other personnel associated with athletics. Coordinating all personnel matters with Human Resources.
• Develop, allocate, and monitor the Associated Student Body budgets associated with athletic teams. Assist coaches with budgetary compliance. Approve and direct the purchase of equipment, supplies, and materials connected with assigned programs.
• Promote athletic programs throughout the college and within the community. Participate with appropriate booster groups, student groups, community groups, and college committees.
• Coordinate Hall of Champions, Foundation Athletic Associates, and other fundraising activities.
• Assure continuity, equity, and compliance with all sports offerings, including preparing appropriate national, state and local reports related to athletics. These reports include the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, Title IX compliance and CCCAA Form R4, as well as any other related conference or college program reviews.
• Coordinate with other segments of the campus to promote and advance the mission of the Student-Athlete Success Center.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution, or possession of a valid California Community College Supervisory Credential, AND
• One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment, AND
• Evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Two years of recent experience directing, coordinating, and administering college, high school, or community sports programs.
• Experience promoting athletic programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and codes associated with community college athletic programs.
• Experience developing, allocating, and monitoring budgets associated with athletic programs.
• Evidence of an ability to challenge and motivate staff.
• Evidence of an ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to shared governance, consensus building, and team approach to management.
• Experience supervising and evaluating personnel.
• Ability to utilize computers and other forms of advanced technology.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT This is a 50%, twelve-month position for the academic year with an annual salary range of $36,558 - $44,442; Range 14 on the Management Team Salary Schedule*. The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee. Benefits also include 21 vacation days and 5 management leave days.

Position is subject to 4 furlough days per year through June 30, 2012. The District reserves the right to extend, increase or decrease the furlough and/or implement additional pay reductions, during the term of the contract, if imposed by the Board.

The deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2011. Application materials must be electronically submitted on-line at http://hr.lbcc.edu/jobs.cfm. Incomplete applications and applications submitted by mail will not be considered.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• A Long Beach Community College District application.
• A cover letter outlining your education and experience relevant to this position.
• A list of five references, including current addresses and telephone numbers of both colleagues and supervisors.
• A current resume.
• Complete transcripts of ALL lower and upper division, and graduate level college/university course work (need not be official). Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service (NACES).

Submit application on-line at http://hr.lbcc.edu/jobs.cfm.
OR visit our lobby to submit applications on-line at
Long Beach Community College District-Human Resources
4901 E. Carson Street, Long Beach, CA 90808
- Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance or call 562.938.4811.

SELECTION PROCEDURE 1. Applications will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.
2. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense. During the campus visit, each applicant will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a short presentation on a previously announced topic.
3. The interview committee will rate responses to the interview questions and the presentation.
4. Based upon this rating, a small number of applicants will be invited to the campus for a second interview.
5. The Superintendent-President will make the final recommendation for employment to the Board of Trustees.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

• To be considered in the initial committee review, all materials requested in this vacancy notice must be received no later than the filing deadline.
• Submission of these materials is the applicant's responsibility. The District does not contact Placement Offices.
• During the interview, consideration will be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to: professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meeting student needs.
• The District reserves the right to contact current or past employers and to investigate employment records of applicants selected for interviews.
• Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by email or letter. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Board of Trustees has acted upon the College's recommendation for employment.
• The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position or to delay indefinitely filling this position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool. The College does not return materials submitted in application for a position. (Copies of original documents are acceptable.)

THE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

The community of Long Beach is a wonderful blend of big city and sea-side town. California's 5th largest city conveniently borders Los Angeles and Orange County and is known for its rich heritage celebrating the cultural arts, athletics, tourism, community and civic opportunities. Long Beach is a culturally diverse community of over 500,000 that was recently named one of the "100 Best Communities for Young People" by America's Promise.

Deadline: 07/07/2011

Start: 08/01/2011