Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) Coach

Position Title Position Type Full Time Classification Professional 1 - Administration Work Schedule This regular, full-time position will work a variable schedule, including evening and weekend hours, to be determined weekly with the Director of Athletics. Position Summary Kellogg Community College (KCC) and the Athletics Department are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Student-Athlete Support Services Coach. Located in Battle Creek, Michigan, KCC is a comprehensive, student-centered institution committed to providing accessible, high-quality education to a diverse community of learners. In addition to the main campus in Battle Creek, KCC serves students through regional centers in Coldwater, Hastings, and Albion, as well as an industrial trades center in the Fort Custer area of Battle Creek. The Student-Athlete Support Services Coach serves as a member of the Kellogg Community College (KCC) Athletics Department with primary responsibility for coaching, developing, and supporting student-athletes within one of the College's women's team sports, with current institutional priorities including Basketball, Soccer, and Volleyball. The position will contribute directly to the planning, organization, and daily operation of the assigned athletic program, including instruction, player development, practice planning, competition preparation, recruiting, retention, and overall team management. The individual selected will join the KCC Athletics coaching staff and may serve in a head coaching, assistant coaching, or other supporting coaching capacity, based on qualifications, experience, program needs, and departmental priorities. Coaching responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Planning and conducting effective practices, training sessions, and team activities. Teaching sport-specific skills, strategies, techniques, and fundamentals. Preparing student-athletes for competition and providing in-game coaching and instruction. Recruiting, evaluating, and retaining prospective and current student-athletes. Developing student-athletes athletically, academically, and personally. Establishing and maintaining a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented culture consistent with KCC Athletics' standards and expectations. Monitoring student-athlete academic progress and working with campus personnel to address academic concerns. Assisting student-athletes with enrollment, persistence, retention, and graduation efforts. Supporting compliance with KCC, Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA), Region XII, and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rules and regulations. Maintaining appropriate communication with student-athletes, families, campus personnel, opposing institutions, conference officials, and community stakeholders. Assisting with team scheduling, travel, equipment, uniforms, facilities, and other operational needs associated with the assigned program. Representing KCC Athletics in a professional manner on campus and throughout the community. Participating in departmental activities, athletic events, fundraising, community engagement, and other initiatives as assigned. In addition to coaching responsibilities, the position provides Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) designed to promote student-athlete enrollment, academic success, persistence, retention, and graduation. The SASS Coach works collaboratively with athletic coaches, faculty, academic advisors, and other campus departments to help student-athletes successfully balance the demands of collegiate athletics with their academic, personal, and professional responsibilities. The position requires an individual who can effectively balance the responsibilities of a collegiate coach with the academic and student-support functions of the SASS role. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the holistic development of student-athletes and to creating an environment in which student-athletes can achieve success both in competition and in the classroom. Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, 60 minutes of Lansing and Grand Rapids and within three hours of Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis. KCC Equity Statement At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by: Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection; Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us; Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us. Physical Demands The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as independent mobility between work areas, sitting, stooping, bending, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 - 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Two or more (2+) years of related experience. Coaching experience in women's team sports at secondary education level or higher, specifically Basketball, Soccer, and/or Volleyball. Preferred but not Required Master's degree from an accredited college or university. Collegiate coaching experience. Demonstrated success as head coach at the collegiate level in women's team sports, ideally Basketball, Soccer, and/or Volleyball. Proposed Salary According to the Kellogg Community College Hay Administrative Compensation program, the 2026-2027 annual salary range for a Professional 1 position, $52,299 to $61,526 to start. Job Duties See Job Duties Below. Job Duties Work with student-athletes to improve their personal and teamwork skills in a competitive intercollegiate setting. Initiate various aspects of women's team sports programs, such as recruiting operations, campus visits, scheduling opponents, scholarship and budget oversight, training and coaching team members, skill development, strength and conditioning, team and individual discipline, and technical expertise of their sport. Abide by the rules and regulations of women's team sports established by KCC, the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Foster personal and professional growth in student-athletes, emphasizing leadership, discipline, sportsmanship, and community engagement. Encourage and support athletes in pursuing academic and athletic excellence, preparing them for both collegiate competition and post-collegiate career paths. Promote a holistic approach to athletic development, including physical conditioning, resilience, and emotional well-being. Assist in evaluating athlete performance, providing constructive feedback, and setting both individual and team goals. Essential Function STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT SERVICES Description Assist student-athletes with navigating the enrollment process: Develop effective communication with campus partners including but not limited to academic advising, financial aid, and the Registrar's Office. Deliver services directly to students such as academic advising, as appropriate. Proficient in NJCAA eligibility standards and assist student-athletes with meeting these standards in relation to registration for classes, schedule adjustments, and academic progress. Provide mentorship and academic advising for student-athletes, ensuring they balance academics and athletics successfully with intent to persist, retain, and achieve degree completion. Develop and implement strategies to promote academic success, including study skills workshops, tutoring resources, and time management support. Serve as a liaison between student-athletes, faculty, and athletic department staff to address academic concerns and support retention efforts. Monitor the well-being of student-athletes and connect them with necessary support services. Essential Function STUDENT & INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES Description Create and facilitate programs aimed at improving the retention of student-athletes, addressing factors such as academic struggles, social integration, and time management. Track and analyze student-athlete retention data, identifying trends and making recommendations to improve persistence to graduation. Work with student-athletes to set clear academic goals and graduation plans, helping them stay on track for graduation. Provide direction and mentorship to student-athletes for specific issues impacting academic success such as academic performance, time management, goal setting, learning and study strategies, note taking, and test taking. Coordinate study tables and connect students to tutoring resources. Foster student accountability, self-advocacy, self-awareness, and effective use of communication. Work with head coaches to monitor student progress and utilize various retention strategies as needed to ensure student success. Maintain and track student-athlete eligibility, performance metrics, and other necessary documentation. Contribute to program evaluation and improvement through feedback from players, colleagues, and performance assessments. Assist with monitoring the Miller Building during regular building hours, evenings and weekends, and events as needed. Organize building schedule for all areas that schedule specific times for class, practice meetings and other needs. Oversee facility usage requests. Facilitate communication between Lifelong Learning and the coaching staff regarding youth programming, camps, and clinics. Facilitate communication of all athletic community service projects and other special events. Oversee officials' pay for all athletic programs when needed. Follow and/or direct emergency action plans per building, Athletics department, and/or college protocol. As a backup or in support of department operations, administer responsibilities as needed, including but are not limited to: Process check request and department reimbursements, Oversee purchase requisitions for programs and Miller Building, Provide customer service, and/or Arrange meetings, programs, and events including facilities, catering, and invitations; facilitate event evaluation process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kellogg Community College