Head Coach of Women’s Basketball / Assistant Professor of Physical Education – Pomona & Pitzer Colleges – Full-time

School: Pomona & Pitzer Colleges
Position: Head Coach of Women's Basketball / Assistant Professor of Physical Education
Position Type: Full-time
Organization: NCAA
Level: Division III
Conference: SCIAC
Description:

The Department of Physical Education is currently accepting applications for a Head Coach of Women’s Basketball/Assistant Professor of Physical Education, starting July 1, 2016. At Pomona College, physical education professors are full members of the faculty on continuing contracts instead of tenure. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of Pomona-Pitzer’s competitive NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball program, teaching activity classes in the physical education program and assigned administrative duties. The department is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for underrepresented students.

Desired Qualifications:

– Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required with a Master’s degree preferred. Specialization in physical education or related field preferred

– Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and coach student-athletes at the scholastic or collegiate level is preferred.

– Understanding of NCAA Division III philosophy

– Appreciation for the role of athletics in small liberal arts colleges with rigorous academic settings

– Capacity to teach and mentor an ethnically diverse student body
Applicant Information:

Interested parties are encouraged to send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcript, statement of coaching/ teaching philosophy and three letters of recommendation to:

Lesley Irvine

Director of Athletics and Search Chair

Pomona College

220 E. Sixth St.

Claremont, CA 91711

Email: [email protected]

Complete applications received by April 8, 2016 will receive full consideration.  Pomona College is an equal opportunity employer and especially invites applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.
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