Mid-Atlantic HERC

Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as "TBA" does not constitute an assignment. The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management's sole discretion.

Job Description

The Montgomery College, Rockville, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member as Head Women's Softball Coach. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated coach who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.

***Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. ***

• The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as "TBA" does not constitute an assignment.
• The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management's sole discretion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining a respected NJCAA Division II Women's Softball program.
• Being knowledgeable of and adhering to all applicable NJCAA, conference, department and college regulations that relate to recruiting, daily program management, operations of the sport and general success of the program.
• Administering and directing all aspects of the program
• Providing leadership and mentorship of student athletes.
• Establishing team and individual goals.
• Administering and coordinating all equipment and uniform purchases within budgetary limitations
• Promoting and monitoring the physical, emotional and social welfare of student-athletes.
• Assist with the team's social media presence and marketing.
• Recruiting quality student-athletes by means of personal contact and correspondence, evaluating ability in person or by video, and through on-campus visits.
• Planning and implementing in-season conditioning and practices, evaluating both team and individual performance.
• Preparing and conducting off-season conditioning, practice and other related activities.
• Monitoring and promoting student-athlete academic progress and success in accordance with Athletic department academic policies.
• Managing and arranging team travel
• Working closely with the media relations department
• Scheduling and operating practices & games
• Conducting Softball clinics and camps.
• Develop and implement team fundraisers
• Work effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni.
• Work non-traditional hours.
• Assist with the development of student-athletes both in the classroom and on the field by providing leadership, mentorship and instruction.
• Monitoring academic performance (study hall, progress reports, attendance, academic meetings, etc.) and pursue strategies to address any outstanding issues.
• Comply with the Athletics Coaches Handbook, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Constitution and Bylaws, and any intercollegiate athletic conference requirements, including the MDJUCO Athletic Conference; and (g) other duties as determined by the Athletic Director.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Minimum 3-5 years of College, and/or High School Softball coaching experience.
• Experience training or instructing student-athletes.
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Technical and Tactical understanding of college Softball.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Analytical understanding of game related data.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in team management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent written and oral communication skills
• CPR certification.
• Good driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours.
• Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the Colleges strategic plan of inclusion.
• Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus)*. Montgomery College (MC) provides an MC e-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the website, college listservs, and other faculty communications tools. *If you do not have access to a personal computer, please notify the department chair at the time of interview. Subject to available funds, the college may be able to provide temporary access to resources.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior collegiate Women's Softball coaching.

For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.

Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, MA).

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

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