Full-Time Instructor/Athletic Coach

Atlanta Technical College; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Technical College is seeking a Full-Time Instructor/Athletic Coach to lead and manage NCAA NJCAA–related activities on campus south of downtown Atlanta. You will recruit students, supervise training, coach games, and maintain academic eligibility while teaching health and physical fitness courses.

The role emphasizes adherence to NJCAA rules, budget oversight, and collaboration with staff to ensure program success and student-athlete development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in an appropriate area
• One year of coaching experience at the high school level or above; OR three years of experience as varsity or professional player or coach
• Background screenings are conducted prior to screening.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements student recruitment activities for the athletic team.
• Organizes and conducts regular practices, conditioning programs and competitive events.
• Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
• Assesses strengths and weaknesses and assigns team positions.
• Monitors discipline and conduct of student athletes to support program image.
• Supervises coaching staff and student-athletes while traveling.
• Monitors academic performance to ensure eligibility and encourage high standards.
• Schedules facilities for practice and competitions.
• Maintains equipment inventory and expenditures within budget.
• Attends staff development meetings to improve coaching performance.
• Serves as an instructor for health and physical fitness courses.
• Develops policies to support program effectiveness and compliance.

Skills

Stand duration

Sport rules & techniques

Coaching skills

Team relationships

Communication

Decisions under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Job Title: Full-Time Instructor/Athletic Coach

Agency: Atlanta Technical College

Job Requisition ID: JR0000006598

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $50,000-$62,000 ANNUALLY

Job Description:

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for its Full-Time Instructor/Athletic Coach position in the Academic & Student Affairs Division, Health & Public Safety Technologies department. This position is located at Atlanta Tech's campus just south of Downtown Atlanta. Under the direct supervision of the Dean of Health & Public Safety Technologies, the Full-Time Instructor/Athletic Coach performs and completes tasks and assignments associated with coaching technical college students to compete in events according to National Junior College Athletic Association (NCJAA) guidelines.

• Plans and implements student recruitment activities for the athletic team.
• Organizes and conducts regular practices, conditioning programs and competitive events;
• Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
• Assesses strengths and weaknesses in a participant's performance and identifies areas for further development; assigns team positions.
• Follows philosophy of athletics consistent with that of the NJCAA program.
• Works with staff to make appropriate arrangements for home and away events.
• Monitors and maintains the discipline and conduct of student athletes to support the image and reputation of the athletics program.
• Responsible for the supervision and conduct of coaching staff and student-athletes while traveling.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Establishes and maintains organized, accessible, and current filing and record-keeping system for eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, etc.
• Keeps current on team expenditures and ensures compliance with budget.
• Schedules facilities for practice and competitions.
• Maintains inventory of all equipment associated with the particular sport.
• Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Serves as an instructor for health and physical fitness courses.
• Develops and recommends policies and procedures to support program effectiveness and compliance.
• Conducts regular evaluation of athletic services and implements improvements as needed; and Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport
• Coaching techniques and skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to make decisions under pressure

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess and demonstrate a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in an appropriate area of specialization AND One (1) year of coaching experience at the high school level or above; OR Three (3) years of experience as a varsity or professional player or coach.

Background Screenings are conducted prior to screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference may be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess and demonstrate a Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university in Sports Management, Education, Business Administration, or a related field AND one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in athletic administration or coaching.
• Experience in NJCAA or intercollegiate athletics administration.
• May be required to teach at other locations and other locations within the community.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

As set forth in its student catalog, Atlanta Technical College does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). For further information regarding these laws (Title VI and IX) contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Atlanta Technical College, Cleveland Dennard Center, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: [e-mail] . To request reasonable accommodations upon enrollment (Section 504/ADA), contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Atlanta Technical College, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: [e-mail] . Faculty and staff with questions about equity or reasonable accommodation should contact Georgina Dumay, Director, Human Resources, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 180A, Atlanta Technical College 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy. SW, Atlanta Georgia 30310. [e-mail] . Minimum Qualifications: Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department. Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.