Head Women's Basketball Coach

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Who We Are

Tacoma Community College (TCC) is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 14,000 students. We embrace our identity as a community college. Our stated mission is to create meaningful and relevant learning, inspire greater equity, and celebrate success in our lives and in our communities. We are recognized nationally as an Achieving the Dream “Leader College,” and our faculty are engaged in innovative work to improve student retention and program completion. According to the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, TCC ranks high on measures of active learning and academic challenge, thanks to our creative and scholarly faculty. To grow this workforce, we seek to recruit faculty who exemplify similar attributes:

• Reflects the diversity of our community,
• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching,
• Honors the campus mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities,
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for underrepresented populations,
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others, and
• Engages with the community both within and outside of TCC.

Regional Setting
For information on Tacoma and the surrounding area: https://www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/life_in_tacoma

Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Athletic Director, the Head Basketball Coach will oversee all aspects of the basketball program in accordance with all athletic department, college, and Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) policies and regulations. The head coach will cultivate a culture of success that carries on the tradition of academic and athletic success. Performing all functions and activities in accordance with the guidelines and philosophy set forth in the TCC Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan.

Who We Are

Tacoma Community College (TCC) is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 14,000 students. We embrace our identity as a community college. Our stated mission is to create meaningful and relevant learning, inspire greater equity, and celebrate success in our lives and in our communities. We are recognized nationally as an Achieving the Dream “Leader College,” and our faculty are engaged in innovative work to improve student retention and program completion. According to the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, TCC ranks high on measures of active learning and academic challenge, thanks to our creative and scholarly faculty. To grow this workforce, we seek to recruit faculty who exemplify similar attributes:

• Reflects the diversity of our community,
• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching,
• Honors the campus mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities,
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for underrepresented populations,
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others, and
• Engages with the community both within and outside of TCC.

Regional Setting
For information on Tacoma and the surrounding area: https://www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/life_in_tacoma

Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Athletic Director, the Head Basketball Coach will oversee all aspects of the basketball program in accordance with all athletic department, college, and Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) policies and regulations. The head coach will cultivate a culture of success that carries on the tradition of academic and athletic success. Performing all functions and activities in accordance with the guidelines and philosophy set forth in the TCC Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan.

Essential Functions

• Provides quality coaching and instruction to students participating in the Basketball program; develops, implements, and teach related training sessions and techniques.
• Recruit student athletes in accordance with NWAC athletic regulations, conference and college values, and commitment to student success.
• Supervise student athletes on trips and onsite during all program related practices, games, and team functions.
• Creates, maintains and retains records on students, including, but not limited to, athletic eligibility, budgets, transportation.
• Work cooperatively with the Athletic Program Assistant to develop sports schedules; budgets; transportation, travel; fundraising activities and related tasks.
• In collaboration with Director of Athletics, select qualified assistant coaches and/or volunteers.
• Serve as role model to assist the team members in developing and displaying appropriate attitudes and behavior expected of athletic teams and individuals representing TCC.
• Provide post-season evaluation of all players.
• Maintain minimum roster expectations set forth by the Athletic Department.
• Establish a yearlong calendar of training, practices, scrimmages, and schedules in coordination with the Program Assistant.
• Participate in Athletic Department meetings as scheduled by the Athletic Department.
• Facilitate team-sponsored fundraising efforts to enhance the program. Participate in Department fundraising activities.
• Behaves in a manner that is consistent with the NWAC codebook, including, but not limited to: NWAC coach's code of conduct, coach's standards and procedures, job responsibilities and Concussion Management.
• Pass all required NWAC coaching tests and ensure that all assistant coaches pass NWAC tests.
• Be knowledgeable of the NWAC codebook and NWAC West-Region SOPs.
• Communicate with Athletic Director on issues that occur in the program.
• Follow all TCC guidelines, administrative procedures, TCC Athletic Policy and Procedures, and Athletic Training policies.
• Follows TCC and NWAC rules and guidelines on Social Media.
• Promote TCC athletic programs in our community college district.
• Maintains sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, ability, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• College or head coaching experience.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to intercollegiate baseball rules and regulations.
• Availability to attend practice and games.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment
• Valid Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Certification. (Must obtain prior to first day of employment.)
• Current, valid, and unrestricted driver’s license. The Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate
• Excellent customer service skills; including building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction and the ability to problem solve.
• An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
• Ethics and integrity and sound professional judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop productive working relationships with college faculty and staff.
• High organizational and problem solving abilities. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and balance a heavy workload.
• Commitment to professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to be self-directed and work independently in a team environment.
• Ability to conduct an intercollegiate athletic program in accordance with the established rules and regulations of TCC and the NWAC.
• Ability to recruit quality student-athletes who possess individual traits indicating good character and personal goals reflecting a desire for academic and athletic success, to field a competitive intercollegiate athletic program.

• Make recommendations for the selection of assistant coaches; provide comprehensive training: establish individual duties and responsibility: and provide daily supervision.

• Understanding of and commitment to NWAACC intercollegiate rules and regulations.

• Availability to attend practice and games.

• Punctual with regular attendance.

• Awareness of Title IX.

Application Process

Complete application packages must include the following:

1. Tacoma Community College online application.
2. Cover letter and Resume .

Terms of Employment
This is a seasonal overtime-exempt position contracted on an annual basis. There is a seasonal contract stipend for the basketball coaching position. $8,000 which will be paid during the basketball season. 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: https://www.tacomacc.edu/about/employ...

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, 253-566-5055; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer, Building 7, 253-566-5328. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.

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