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Job Description
Saddleback College is seeking a part-time, non-tenure track Cheer Coach to lead the Cheerleading program and instruct intercollegiate athletic and Kinesiology courses during the summer and fall terms.
As a proud member of the Orange Empire Conference (OEC) and the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A), Saddleback College is committed to athletic excellence and student success.
The successful candidate will report to the Dean of Kinesiology & Athletics/Athletics Director and will be responsible for all facets of managing a competitive Community College Cheerleading program. Responsibilities include:- Coaching and team development
- Practice and game preparation
- Recruiting and student-athlete academic support
- Coordinating team travel
- Organizing fundraising activities
Temporary, part-time faculty positions offer the opportunity to assist a diverse group of students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the largest community college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical education programs. These part-time positions are on an as-needed basis and applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County.
Performance Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of part-time faculty are to teach classes in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines. The faculty member will prepare and provide students with course outlines, materials, and lectures that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus; when requested, help develop, and measure learning outcomes as identified by the department; and assess student performance and maintain grade records.
Report assessment data on student learning outcomes, administrative unit outcomes, and/or student services outcomes.
Utilize the results of student learning outcomes assessment to make improvements in teaching and learning.
Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
Follow the regulations, policies, and procedures of the college and district as published.
Complete all program/college/district reporting deadlines on time.
Complete and submit required documents in a timely manner.
Make use of technology and learning materials that are current, support the lesson, and enable students to engage with the material.
Establish and maintain a framework for regular and sustained contact with/among students if teaching distance education courses.
Teach classes during the scheduled time and at the assigned location.
Meet workload obligations.
Maintain accurate records.
May participate in curriculum review and program development.
Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, on-line and/or off-campus classes.
The successful candidate must meet one of the following minimum qualifications:
1. A Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline AND two (2) years of professional experience OR
2. An Associate's degree in any discipline AND six (6) years of professional experience
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3. Commitment to equity and diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within an educational environment.
The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment of Coaching Cheerleading.
In addition to the minimum qualifications, your experience should also reflect:
A. Successful coaching experience at the collegiate level, preferably in the designated sport.
B. Successful recruiting experience at the collegiate level.
The successful candidate may have one of the following desired qualifications:
4. Master's degree or higher in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education from an accredited college or university OR
5. Bachelor's degree in any of the above (#3) AND a Master's degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration, or physical therapy from an accredited college or university OR
6. Valid California Community College instructor credential appropriate to the subject per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990) OR
7. A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of items 1 or 2 OR 4 or 5 above.
Please attach all academic transcripts that reflect how you meet one (1) of the above qualifications.
If you are applying based on (7) above, please thoroughly and completely answer all of the equivalency questions. Applications requiring but missing answers to the equivalency questions may not be considered .
If your degree is from a non-United States institution, you will need to attach a foreign degree evaluation that was completed by a third party. Please visit www.naces.org/members for a list of parties that can complete this service for you. Applications requiring but missing an evaluated degree may be considered incomplete .
Closing Date/Time: Tue, 08 Jul 2025 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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South Orange County Community College District
Show moreAbout the District
South Orange County Community College District encompasses 382 square miles in south Orange County serving over 909,000 residents in 26 communities. We know that higher education is directly linked to quality of life and economic vitality. We have helped generations of families achieve their educational and career goals since 1967.
Distinguished faculty from Saddleback College and Irvine Valley College provide students with rigorous academic classes to prepare them for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, basic skills attainment, or career technical training. Our newest campus, the Advanced Technology & Education Park (ATEP), opened in 2007 and offers courses from our two colleges with a focus on workforce development and career technical skills. Emeritus Institutes and community education programs at our colleges offer lifelong learning opportunities for community members of all ages.
The District is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Trustees and the district's chief executive officer is the Chancellor.
District Services provides centralized administrative services to our three campuses. Executive offices include: Chancellor and Trustee Services, Business Services, Technology and Learning Services, Human Resources, and Public Affairs. These departments provide accounting, benefits, facilities planning, fiscal services, human resources, information technology, institutional research and planning, payroll, public affairs, purchasing, risk management, and warehouse/mailroom services to our district.
The district continually assesses the effectiveness of its services through district-wide surveys, shared governance committees and task forces that are established to accomplish specific projects. Strategic planning has become an essential tool for guiding our direction and assuring compliance with accreditation standards.
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