Job Abstract

LOS ANGELES HARBOR COLLEGE

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

FY25 - Athletic Director

.6 FTE Release Time D Basis

Los Angeles Harbor College prides itself on being the college of choice for the nearly 400,000 residents of Carson, Harbor City- , Gardena, Lomita, San Pedro, Wilmington, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula. It is one of nine two-year public community colleges comprising the Los Angeles Community College District. Los Angeles Harbor College serves our diverse community by providing access to associate and transfer degrees, certificates, economic and workforce development, and adult and noncredit instruction. We promote equity, diversity, and student success through academic programs and support services that ensure our students become productive members of a global society. Our educational programs and support services meet the needs of our diverse communities. Harbor College provides a stimulating learning environment that prepares its students for success through program completion and transfer.

The Athletic Director (AD) reports directly to Vice President of Academic Affairs. The AD is a leader to the team of Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Athletic Trainers, and staff. The AD directs and monitors the work of all coaches. The Athletic director is responsible for providing regular reports to Administrators

Responsibilities:

Reassigned Time Assignment (.6), D-Basis (12 Month)

· The Athletic Director is a 12-month (D-basis) assignment with a .6 FTE released time position.

· The Athletic Director regularly provides reports to Administrators.

· Ensure compliance with college, district, and conference, local, state and federal guidelines including student- athlete eligibility requirements; disseminate information on and implement rules and guidelines for specific sports; compile, interpret and disseminate information pertaining to the NCAA Division I, II, III, and NAIA transfer requirements for our student-athletes.

· In collaboration with the area Dean, develops and monitors the program budget through responsible fiscal management and coordinate athletic fundraising, marketing and public relations in compliance with the policies of LAHC, Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA), South Coast Conference (SCC).

· Develop, write, and edit all required documentation for Title IX compliance such as the annual Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA), CCCAA Gender Equity Form R-4, department mission, diversity and gender equity statements.

· Develop, assess, and provide written reports of student learning and service area outcomes; conduct and write program reviews; and participate in activities related to maintaining accreditation standards of the department and college.

· Schedule athletic events and secure officials, transportation and personnel necessary for program implementation and ensure the proper scheduling, maintenance and use of all athletic facilities.

· Operationalize, lead and delegate responsibilities to assure game management, risk management, and supervision for all Los Angeles Harbor College intercollegiate athletic home contests.

· Monitor the work of all coaches, the athletic department secretary, and Athletic Trainers and ensure ongoing professional learning to staff and faculty by conducting seminars, workshops, in- service meeting/training, and clinics.

· Advance student well-being and academic success and ensure the department's commitment to maximize the educational potential of all student-athletes; including comprehensive education planning to promote Student-Athlete progress and completion of educational goals and promote the academic achievements of student athletes by maintaining the Scholar-Athlete of the Month and Student-Athlete of the Year awards program.

· Participate in department and college activities associated with full time faculty employment such as participation in senate and college governance committees.

· Participate in the development of the class schedule and assignments for Kinesiology Athletics courses; ensure timely submission of Course Outlines of Record.

· Represent Athletics as an active member and participant in the CCCAA, WSC, SCFA, California Community College Athletic Directors Association.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACROSS CAMPUS INCLUDING:

· Administrative Services representatives to ensure fiscal planning and management of an annual $1.4 million budget, adherence to college and district procurement processes and payroll guidelines; identification of preferred vendors for Athletic Department resources; identification of Athletic Facilities maintenance priorities to ensure ongoing operational utility.

· Student Services representatives to coordinate Student-Athlete enrollment and eligibility verification; coordination of efforts with Financial Aid, Categorical Programs, and Basic Needs officials to maximize Student-Athlete benefits and resources and diminish out-of-pocket expenses; coordination with Counseling Division to promote comprehensive educational planning to reduce time to educational completion; coordination of outreach efforts to enhance Student-Athlete recruitment; implement comprehensive new student onboarding; promote LAHC's Athletic Programs and service high schools.

· Academic Affairs representatives to develop data-informed scheduling of Kinesiology Athletics courses linked to intercollegiate sports, timely updates to course outline updates; enrollment targets and timelines, informed educational goals and employment readiness among student athletes through Career Exploration activities; implementation of academic support strategies for Student-Athletes to improve success, retention, and completion rates; onboarding of new faculty.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum qualification in one of the instructional disciplines offered at LAHC
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic background, and disabilities of community college students.

Desired Qualifications

· Two years of professional experience related to college athletics program management.

· Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and/or learning disabilities.

· A minimum of three years of leadership experience in an Athletics program at the high school, community college, or four-year college/university level.

· Evidence of successful teaching, coaching, counseling or athletic director experience in Women's/Men's sports in a community college setting.

· Professional experience relating to the integration of Kinesiology Athletics toward Student Athlete's academic success and degree attainment.

· Effective leadership and management skills; strong organizational and communication abilities, as well as problem solving, mediation and conflict resolution skills.

· A degree from a recognized university in a related field, including but not limited to Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Physiology of Exercise, Recreation Administration, or Sports Administration.

· Evidence of successful program budgeting and fundraising experience.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Copies of transcripts from undergraduate and graduate school (Official transcripts are required for all candidates invited to the final interview).

· All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States.

Benefits

The Athletic Director Stipend is allocated at 2,687 annually, per intercollegiate sport offered at the college.

APPLICATION AND EVALUATION PROCESS:

Applicants will be required to submit the following using the LACCD On-Line System a web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews. All submitted materials become property of Los Angeles Community College District.

Application packet can be filed at http://www.laccd.edu/Employment/Pages/Academic-Jobs.aspx. For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:

1. A current resume or curriculum vitae
2. A detailed letter of interest addressing how they meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and their experience and preparation related to the duties and responsibilities in the position description;
3. Contact information of a minimum of three professional references including names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of individuals that will attest to the position qualifications;
4. Copies of transcripts for undergraduate and graduate school (Official transcripts are required for all candidates invited to the final interview)
5. All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Documents from an approved foreign transcript evaluator are required for degrees received from other countries. You can obtain a listing of approved foreign evaluation agencies at the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing: California Commission on Teaching Credentialing. (Upload as an “Other Document”).

The completed application package and required documents must be submitted by 4:30 PM July 18, 2024 . Application materials will not be accepted by Fax, Mail, In-Person or E-mail. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews.

In order for the application to be completed successfully, please read the job announcement and upload all the required materials. Applicants will need to edit the application and documents before uploading/submitting them to the system. Applicants will not be allowed to change the application information after having applied for this position. Make sure the documents uploaded are not larger than 5 MB; if they are, please reduce the size for each document or split into more than one document. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any questions concerning the position, please submit all inquiries to academicaffairs@lahc.edu.

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications LAHC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.

ADA NOTICE:

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and require an accommodation during any part of the selection/interview process may request one with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit:

Accessibility/Compliance

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

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. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of underrepresented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator