Assistant Coach

Assistant CoachTacoma Community CollegeFircrest, WA, United States**Description**\*This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future vacancies. Individuals will be contacted as vacancies occur. Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with nearby mountain ranges and Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is surrounded by outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating and camping. Tacoma, Washington has been ranked as one of the most livable cities in the country, due to the increasing career opportunities, cultural diversity and community engagement, just to name a few. Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup and Squaxin Island Tribes. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to Reservations to make way for colonizers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at a great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of our community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses. In addition, we strongly support the Stop Asian Hate movement and have an active Asian Pacific Islander Student Club as well as an Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Coalition. TCC is committed to developing more culturally responsive curricula by infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives, experiences, and contributions of Native, Black, Asian, and other marginalized communities. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution. We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally marginalized populations, including Black/African- American, Indigenous, People of Color, Dreamers, justice-involved, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. To this end, TCC seeks applicants who: Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population Are committed to teaching in a community college setting Care deeply about student success Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Honor TCC’s mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities Reflect the diversity of our community Regional Setting For information on Tacoma and the surrounding area: Position Highlights This position will assist the Head Coach to train and collegiate athletes to represent the College at the intercollegiate level of competition. Teach the fundamentals of the sport. Teach physical conditioning relative to the sport. Develop training codes and ensure enforcement Recruit within the rules and regulations of the NWAC Conference. Transport the team to events as required. Be knowledgeable regarding conference rules. Encourage and demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times. Assist with meal money distribution and signature lists. Perform related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications 2 years of successful instruction/coaching experience in high school or college -OR- four (4) years participation in a sport at the college level. Conditions of Employment Successful completion of a criminal history background check. Valid Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Certification. (Must obtain prior to first day of employment.) Current, valid unrestricted driver's license. The Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate Ethics and integrity and sound professional judgment. An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Excellent customer service skills; including establishing, building, and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction. Understanding of and commitment to NWAC intercollegiate rules and regulations. Availability to attend practice and games. Punctual with regular attendance. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to develop productive working relationships with college faculty and staff. Knowledge of Title IX. Complete application packages must include the following: Tacoma Community College online application. Cover letter and Resume. Terms of Employment This part-time coaching position is bound by the WAC 357-04-045 provisions above and is scheduled to work through the sport season. Hours will vary to meet the demands of the department and coaching season. The seasonal contract stipend for the coaching position is dependent on the season and ranges from $3,000 to $3,500. This appointment includes evenings, weekends and travel assignments. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet the needs of the department. Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and verified by National Student Clearinghouse. TCC Part-time hourly and student employees including work study students, will accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked. Hourly non-student employees may be applicable for comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long- term disability insurance plans and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page/employment benefits: Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, View phone number on click.appcast.io; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer, Building 7, View phone number on click.appcast.io. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice. Tacoma Community College Human Resources 6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466 #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker Corporation