Seward County Community College is a two-year institution offering 45 programs of study, including Adult Basic Education, certificate programs and Associate of Arts, Science, General Studies and Applied Sciences degrees. Ranked in the top 5% of more than 1,100 accredited community colleges in the U.S. by the Aspen Institute, SCCC serves a student body of 2,500+ students ranging in age from 15 to 85, in a county with the highest foreign-born percentage population in the U.S., and a rural service area of about 50,997 in seven Southwest Kansas counties as well as neighboring counties in southeastern Colorado, the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles.

Responsibilities

Develops and directs strategy for recruiting, counseling and coaching student athletes in the major sport program. Directs the conditioning of student athletes to achieve maximum athletic performance, assesses players' skills and assigns team positions, evaluates own and opposition team capabilities to determine game strategy, and Coaches or directs coaches to instruct players in techniques of game. Advise student-athletes for academic success and manages public relations in community and service area. Leads funding raising efforts for WBB scholarships and operating budget. Employment based on 227 days during the fiscal year.

Essential Functions •Recruits student-athletes by identifying prospects, targeting recruits, and executing the recruiting process from start to finish. This includes extensive travel around Kansas and the United States to identify potential prospects and begin the recruiting process. Also develops strategies for the retention of current student-athletes. •To develop philosophy for all facets of the major sport to be carried into practices and games. Analyze team and player performance, instructing student-athletes in in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for competition •To plan, schedule, and coordinate practices, games, personal and team travel in compliance with institutional policies and procedures. •To monitor and develop program and scholarship budgets. •Mentors and advises student-athletes in academics, discipline, and personal matters. This includes monitoring academic progress and the eligibility status of all WBB student-athletes while ensuring quality progress towards graduation.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree required. Two to five years of experience of head coaching at a collegiate level or a combination of similar experience such as assistant coaching, professional playing, recruiting or teaching sports classes. Must have a positive coaching philosophy and excellent communication and organizational skills. Familiar with NCAA and WBCA rules a plus.

Salary/Benefits Competitive salary. Participation in college Flexible Benefits program which includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, optional insurances, and reimbursement accounts. Other benefits include income protection insurance; matching annuity; SCCC tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents; annual and sick leave allowances and participation in social security (FICA) and state retirement programs (KPERS). Salary Range: Salary commensurate with education and experience. Position Status: Full-time, 227 contract days Application Priority Deadline: 04/01/2023 Start Date: 04/15/2023 •We regret that the College is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status. •Successful applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to employment. •Separate application required for additional or future openings.

Applications may be emailed to jobs@sccc.edu, faxed to 620-417-1124 or mailed. Direct inquiries to Human Resources at 620-417-1123.

How to Apply To be considered, all of the following materials must be submitted to the address below:

1.Completed and signed Seward County Community College application. Please email your application to jobs@sccc.edu and we will send you the application form. 2.Cover letter 3.Job-related resume including contact information for three professional references. 4.Transcripts from post-secondary education (copies are acceptable)

**If employed, official transcripts will be required within 30 days. (Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated to determine equivalency to U.S. standards).

If any of the required materials are not submitted with your application packet, your application will be deemed incomplete and will not be forwarded to the committee for screening. Please notify Human Resources if you require any special accommodation(s) in meeting these requirements. Mailing Address: Human Resources Office Head Women’s Basketball Coach Seward County Community College PO Box 1137 Liberal KS 67901-1137 More information about Seward County Community College can be found at www.sccc.edu Selection Process The search committee will conduct all minimum qualification appraisals as set forth on the position announcement and job description and reserve the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant an interview. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the time and place of the interview. Interviews are usually conducted on campus by the search committee. Additional interviews and/or teaching demonstrations may be required.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employee Drug Free Campus

A Bachelor's degree required. Two to five years of experience of head coaching at a collegiate level or a combination of similar experience such as assistant coaching, professional playing, recruiting or teaching sports classes.

Must have a positive coaching philosophy and excellent communication and organizational skills. Familiar with NCAA and WBCA rules a plus.

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