Athletic Coordinator (Sports Information) (80%) / Kinesiology & Athletics Assistant Professor (20%)

Position Summary Cosumnes River College is seeking a faculty member to serve as Athletic Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Kinesiology & Athletics. As Athletic Coordinator, the faculty member reports to the Dean of Kinesiology, Health, Athletics, and the Athletic Director and coordinates sports information operations for the athletic department. Responsibilities include official statistics, athletics content on the department’s official website, livestreaming of assigned home events, publicity and promotion of the college athletic programs, and preparation of announcements, news releases, and publications related to athletics. These communications may be distributed through the college athletics website, email, mail, or approved social media platforms. All athletic communications will be coordinated with College Public Information Officer (PIO), through the Athletic Director to ensure alignment with college and district communication standards. The position also assists with game management of hosted home athletic events. The faculty member shall be responsible for teaching assigned classes, helping students fulfil their maximum potential in mastering course content, assessing student learning outcomes, maintaining a thorough and up‑to‑date knowledge in their regular teaching field, continuing professional development, utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties, maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the profession, assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review, serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co‑curricular activities, assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean, and fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full‑time faculty member as outlined in the college handbook. The department curriculum includes Kinesiology Associate Degree for transfer, fitness courses, individual and team activity courses, adapted fitness courses, and intercollegiate athletic courses. The position will also lead the development of a Sports Information academic pathway, including coursework, certificates, and experiential learning opportunities that integrate students into live game‑day athletic operations. Typical Duties Sports Information, Media Relations & Communications (80%) Coordinate all sports information operations, including the writing, editing, graphic design, and production of media guides, programs, brochures, press releases, feature stories, and digital publications. Serve as the primary media contact for the athletics department under the direction of the Athletic Director, coordinating with the College PIO to release information on game results, statistics, schedules, rankings, postseason competition, and student‑athlete recognition. Media engagement related to broader college or district matters will be coordinated with the College PIO in consultation with the Athletic Director. Schedule and coordinate interviews between coaches, student‑athletes, and media representatives. Coordinate and mentor students participating in athletics communications, statistics, broadcasting and digital media production as part of experiential learning or academic coursework. Attend home athletic events to coordinate statistics and scoring; coordinate reporting results to the Big 8 Conference, 3C2A, CCCSIA, and other governing organizations. Digital Communications, Web & Social Media Develop, update, and maintain athletics websites using CMS platforms such as SIDEARM and Presto. Maintain accurate rosters, schedules, bios, game files, and historical records. Coordinate, plan, and produce engaging social media content; maintain consistent branding across all platforms. Statistics, Records & Archival Management Coordinate, compile, verify, and maintain game and season statistics using software such as StatCrew, Presto, or Genius Sports. Coordinate staff and student workers in statistical software and game‑day responsibilities. Maintain archives of statistics, photography, video, publications, and historical materials. Game Operations & Event Management Assist with planning and coordinating home athletic events, including clock/scoreboard operation, livestream setup, directing officials and teams, and supervising game‑day personnel. Oversee press‑area operations to ensure accuracy, integrity, and non‑partisan game management. Serve as 3C2A Game Day Manager as assigned. Marketing, Promotions, Sponsorships & Community Relations Coordinate athletic marketing, advertising, and promotional activities to enhance program visibility, coordinating with the College PIO and Athletic Director to ensure alignment with district marketing and brand guidelines. Develop and maintain relationships with sponsors, donors, and alumni; secure financial support and provide tailored recognition opportunities in coordination with Los Rios Colleges Foundation development staff. Assist with organizing major events including the Athletic Hall of Fame, Scholar‑Athlete Reception, and Annual Awards Program. Assist with promotion and set‑up of sports camps and outreach events. Promote Kinesiology and Athletics classes, programs, degrees, and certificates. Administrative Responsibilities Select, train, schedule, and coordinate student workers and game‑day staff. Ensure compliance with all 3C2A, Big 8 Conference, and LRCCD policies and procedures. Operate under the supervision of the Athletic Director while coordinating athletics communications and branding initiatives with the College PIO consistent with district guidelines. Perform other duties as assigned. Assistant Professor of Kinesiology & Athletics (20%) Instructional Assignment The instructional portion of this assignment includes teaching courses within the Kinesiology and Athletics area and leading the development of a new Sports Information academic pathway, including courses, certificates, and potential degree programs. The faculty will integrate classroom instruction with hands‑on experiential learning opportunities connected to Cosumnes River College intercollegiate athletics. Responsibilities Design curriculum for Sports Information and Sports Management, including new courses, certificates, and potential degree pathways aligned with athletics communications and media industry standards. Coordinate student participation in athletics communications and game‑day operations to ensure experiential learning opportunities align with course learning outcomes. Teach Sports Management and Sports Information courses and provide academic leadership for the program. Teach additional Kinesiology, Fitness, Personal Activity, Team Activity, Adapted Physical Education or related courses based on departmental needs. Integrate supervised, hands‑on practicum experiences connected to intercollegiate athletic events, providing students with real‑world experience in statistics, game operations, sports communications, and digital media production. Engage in curriculum development, assessment, and program review responsibilities for new and existing programs. Fulfill professional responsibilities as required of all Los Rios faculty. Knowledge of Rules, strategies, technologies, and terminology related to public relations and marketing of intercollegiate athletics. Calculate, compile, and maintain sports statistics and historical data for student‑athletes and teams. Functions and keystrokes of StatCrew or Presto in‑game statistical software. Basic mathematical principles used in statistical computations. Sporting rules and regulations along with statistical collection methodology. Computer and Internet operation, including website content maintenance. Modern office procedures, methods and equipment. Journalistic writing and reporting techniques. Proper English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Principles and procedures of record keeping. Intercollegiate athletics sports regulations and practices, including California Community College Athletics Association (3C2A) rules and regulations. Knowledge of 3C2A, Big 8 Conference, and Los Rios Community College District policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures. Plan, organize, and implement fundraising efforts. Ability to (Essential Functions) Confident and familiar working with web technologies, including basic HTML and CMS tools such as SIDEARM and Presto. Advanced and demonstrated knowledge of statistical programs such as StatCrew, Presto, and Genius Sports. Update and maintain athletic website and athletic web pages, providing content to make this information current and accurate. Compute statistics and maintain accurate records. Respond to inquiries and requests for information. Coordinate content and postings with the individual(s) responsible for website update. Use social media platforms in a professional environment. Demonstrated aptitude in social media and proactive, strategic communication. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with those contacted in the performance of duties. Work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules. Effective time management skills. Actively participate in professional organizations such as the California Community College Sports Information Association (CCCSIA). Coordinate applied student learning experiences within athletic events. Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, along with staff and students with physical and learning disabilities. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical education OR Bachelor’s degree in any of the above and Master’s degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy OR the equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 1, 2026. Have an equity‑minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cosumnes River College