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PRIMARY PURPOSE
Teach classes in Wellness for Life, Personal Health, Professional Activity and PE 185 Activity Classes. To coach and manage the Wrestling program.
Teaching (80%)

1. Teach basic and professional activity courses in Physical Education, Health, First Aid, Fitness Management and other courses offered by the Physical Education Department.
2. Curriculum development and modification by working with the PE coordinator and other faculty members in developing or modifying course content, course objectives, standards and instructional methods.
3. Participate in the student-advising program and college wide efforts to improve student retention and success.
4. May teach basic courses in other academic areas as needed, depending upon need and specific Master's degree course of study.
5. Serve on faculty committees both in the department, division and in the faculty at large as appointed by the Division Director, Associate Dean, Dean of Instructional and Student Services, or the Faculty Senate.
6. Continued professional growth and contribution to the institution, including further institutional education or training, sustained self-study, to work with colleagues on new concepts and courses.
7. Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, demonstrating an ability to work with others in a courteous and cooperative fashion.
8. All faculty are expected to participate in and provide information necessary for recruitment and retention of students into their programs; and the marketing of courses, programs, and the college. This may include travel and working with students and faculty in high schools, colleges and other institutions, and public and private agencies.
9. Work with student athletes to help assure their success in meeting their chosen personal and academic goals which include referral to appropriate campus resources and placement of students who desire to transfer to other institutions.

 
 
Coaching (20%)

1. Recruit and retain Wrestling players to Southwestern.
2. Coach a Wrestling team, providing guidance to players' academic and athletic experience.
3. Develop home and away participation schedules and expectations. 
4. Manage budgets related to the Men’s Wrestling program.

 

Perform other duties as assigned.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Attend conferences, clinics and professional meetings.
2. Attend student graduation ceremony at the end of the academic year.

A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Physical Education, Health, related field, or in specific academic areas.
 
A minimum of three (3) years coaching Wrestling at the collegiate level (or equivalent).
 
Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities to demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job for which they are hired, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
 

1. Knowledge of teaching and instruction of various audiences, both individuals and groups, taking into account various learning modalities and methods.
2. Knowledge of computers and ways to integrate appropriate technologies into the physical science curriculum.
3. Ability to evaluate student progress both empirically and holistically and to prescribe and develop curriculum materials for individuals and classes.
4. Ability to motivate and inspire students.
5. Ability to effectively communicate in English with others both orally and in written form which includes the ability to restate at various language levels, to simplify, and to use demonstrations which relate to previous knowledge and concrete experience.
6. Ability to use instructional delivery methods which enhance a broad public access to post-secondary education.
7. Ability to work cooperatively with department members and members of the college community at all levels.
8. Ability to review, understand, apply and share concepts presented in training programs, conferences and/or professional literature.
9. Willingness to travel and/or teach at various hours and locations as required.
10. Knowledge and ability to teach classes in Wellness for Life, Personal Health, Fitness Management, Professional Activity and PE 185 Activity Classes or other academic areas.
11. Knowledge and ability to coach and manage the Wrestling program.

 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants for this position possessing one or more of the following knowledge, skills and abilities with receive preferred consideration through the selection process.

1. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated success in a broad range of instructional delivery methods.
2. Preference given to applicants with demonstrated success in teaching adult learners.
3. Preference given to applicants with demonstrated success in teaching Health and Physical Education.
4. Preference given to applicants with demonstrated success in coaching Wrestling at the College level.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES:
Current CPR/AED First Aid

JOB TITLE: Health, Physical Education Instructor/ Men’s Wrestling Head Coach	LOCATION: Coos and Curry Counties
FTE: Full Time-Tenure Track – 10-month contract/185 days	DEPARTMENT: Physical Education/Athletics
PAY GRADE: Per Federation Agreement	EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-exempt
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Enclosed	REPORTS TO:  Dean of Athletics/HPE
CLASSIFICATION:  Faculty	REVISION DATE: 4/2024
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Faculty Union contract and administrative procedures

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Southwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline. For assistance with this, please email . For technical assistance with your application, please call (855) 524-5627.Please note: We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration. Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement. The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Southwestern.Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
 Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. 
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at:

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: NON-DISCRIMINATION:
It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 512. Phone 541-888-7206 or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager. Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) ReportThe “Jeanne Clery Disclosure for Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” (formerly the Campus Security Act) is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area. As a current or prospective Southwestern student or employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information. You may review this information here: . You may also obtain a hard copy of this information upon request by contacting Administrative Services at 541-888-7206.