Head Badminton Coach/Physical Education Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City College

State Center Community College; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

State Center Community College is searching for a part-time Head Badminton Coach and Physical Education Instructor at Fresno City College. The successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion, understanding the unique challenges of community college students.

The role includes teaching, coaching, and administrative responsibilities, along with ensuring student-athletes' academic success. A Master’s degree in relevant fields is required, alongside experience in diverse educational environments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science or Kinesiology and two years of professional experience.
• Experience with diverse student populations and commitment to equity-minded practices.
• Valid California Community College Credential required.

Responsibilities

• Teach part-time Badminton courses as assigned.
• Provide direction as head coach for the college Badminton program.
• Recruit players while promoting diversity and maintaining competitiveness.
• Support academic success of student-athletes.
• Ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Handle athletic operations and community involvement.

Skills

Equity-minded practices

Effective communication

Diversity and inclusion

Pedagogy skills

Teaching methods

Education

Master’s degree in Physical Education or related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

California Community College Credential

Job description

Head Badminton Coach/Physical Education Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City College

At Fresno City College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate an understanding of the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful candidate will be an equity‑minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, staff, administration, students and community partners.

Key Qualities of an Equity‑Minded Individual

• Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
• Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
• Encourages positive race‑consciousness and embraces human difference;
• Supports institutional practices that develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments;
• Strategically builds support for and participation in equity‑related initiatives across both internal and external communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach a part‑time schedule of Badminton courses as assigned;
• Provide direction as head coach for all facets of a successful college Badminton program;
• Recruit players, identify, and recommend student‑athletes in a manner that encourages diversity while maintaining a competitive team;
• Support academic success of student‑athletes by monitoring their academic progress and ensuring academic eligibility;
• Ensure rules compliance, managing the cross‑country program in full compliance with 3C2A, SCCCD Board rules and administrative regulations, and Athletics Department policies and procedures;
• Handle athletic operations: schedule contests, plan and supervise practices, games, travel, and hire assistant coaches;
• Engage in community and college involvement: perform public relations functions positively, promote athletes to media, alumni and community, and cultivate donor relations;
• Maintain positive relationships with all feeder programs;
• Use a variety of pedagogies and instructional delivery systems, including innovative uses of technology for face‑to‑face, online, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff;
• Use effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter and adhere to institutionally approved curriculum outlines;
• Evaluate student progress through tests, examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
• Provide course syllabi to students;
• Maintain classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
• Submit all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner;
• Teach assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed;
• Fulfill all duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must exhibit responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students, including academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic factors that relate to equity‑minded practice in the classroom.

• Master’s degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science or Kinesiology and two years of directly related professional experience;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the above and Master’s degree in any life science and two years of directly related professional experience;
• A valid California Community College Credential;
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and understanding how historical patterns of exclusion shape outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and remediate instructional, relational, and classroom practices to effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Experience with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including students with disabilities;
• Experience working with traditionally underrepresented student populations such as students of color and foster youth and supporting them across sociocultural and socioeconomic diversities;
• Experience facilitating multicultural and cross‑cultural communication with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds;
• Experience with, and sensitivity to, under‑prepared and high‑need students at the community college level;
• Demonstrated ability and desire to collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, student learning support and student success;
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers and other technologies utilized in providing high‑quality instruction and support to students;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff;
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials;
• Knowledge of the community college mission and goals.

Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District’s purpose to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably. SCCCD EEO Plan.