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Position Title: PT Head Softball Coach

Position Classification: Adjunct Faculty

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      Position Responsibilities:

      The head coach is the individual charged with the responsibility for planning, managing, coordinating, and implementing the duties and functions of the softball sports program. The head coach must work closely with all others involved in the department, college, EPAC, Region 19 and NJCAA in carrying out the mission and objectives of the intercollegiate athletic program. This position is expected to adhere to the responsibilities of competitive success, and the academic success of students. The head coach is directly responsible to the Director of Student Life/ Athletics Duties: Adhere to applicable federal, state and institutional policies; administering all aspects of the program including recruiting, promoting, coaching, requisitioning and maintaining equipment and uniforms, and fulfilling other such duties as they arise or as assigned. Actively recruit student athletes within LCCC and from Luzerne County; responsible for managing all assistant coaches and ensuring they adhere to their job description; plan and direct athletic skill development for student-athletes. Responsible to teach fundamentals, rules of sport, provide instruction and training necessary to create skills, techniques, and physical conditioning sufficient to enable each participant to compete safely and competently; responsible for reporting team results to the Director of Student Life/ Athletics immediately following each game; responsible for managing the activities of his/her team in a fair-minded, honest, efficient, and financially responsible manner; responsible for ensuring all coaches, players and Luzerne County Community College representatives treat opposing coaches, officials, students, and colleagues with respect and dignity. Ensure that all players are being respectful and displaying good sportsmanship when representing the college; responsible for being familiar with and advising assistant coaches and student athletes on applicable EPAC, Region 19 and NJCAA policies and procedures; responsible for treating the academic achievement and requirements necessary for progress toward a degree as a matter of the highest priority for the student-athlete. In coordination with the Director of Student Life/Athletics, monitor student athlete academic performance and implement team measures to support their academic performance; responsible for working with the Director of Student Life/ Athletics when scheduling use of facilities, and keeping the Director informed of the condition of equipment and facilities. All facilities and environments whether home or away should remain safe for all athletes, coaches and other personnel; attend all team practices and home and away contests, Responsible for traveling with the team during all school related functions in colleges provided transportation; responsible for working with the department to issue, maintain, collect and store uniforms and equipment used with program; maintain regular communication with the Director of Student Life/Athletics during season and off season regarding practice, game, and travel arrangements, schedule changes, players and other issues that may arise; responsible for reporting all injuries to athletic trainer and Director of Student Life/Athletics immediately; responsible for representing the college on the highest professional level with dignity, integrity, and strength of character and to exhibit ethical behavior; Coaches are responsible for leading fundraising efforts to contribute to their teams needs; Coaches are responsible for identifying opportunities for community service and ensuring players and assistant coaches are participating; responsible for identifying all student-athletes to receive end of season awards through the college, the EPAC and Region 19 in a timely manner; must attend all required EPAC and Region 19 meetings; responsible for uniforms, equipment and reports to be returned within one week of seasons end; responsible for other related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

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      Apply End Date: May 5, 2024.

      Luzerne County Community College (hereinafter referred to as the 'College') is committed to a work, academic and public environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College and its employees have a moral and legal obligation to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community. The administration will ensure that this commitment is fully implemented through compliance with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and ordinances prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 ('Title VII');Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Assistance Act ('VEVRAA'); the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ('GINA'); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ('ADEA'); The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ('OWBPA'); the Americans with Disabilities Act ('ADA'); the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ('PHRA'); the Family and Medical Leave Act ('FMLA'); the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ('ERISA'); the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Fair Credit and Reporting Act ('FCRA'); and any amendments to these laws. The institution will implement procedures and measures designed to ensure that employees, students, applicants and visitors to the campus or any site or program of the College are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, marital status, political affiliation, ancestry, union membership and use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Any acts of reprisal, retaliation or harassment taken against an individual because he/she has filed a discrimination complaint, testified about matters related to a compliant, or otherwise assisted a complaint inquiry are forbidden and may result in severe disciplinary action. Inquires may be directed to Title IX Coordinator, Kim Hogan, Dean of Human Resources, at 800-377-5222 extension 7363. The College takes any allegation of discrimination as serious. Any individual who knowingly or intentionally makes a false allegation or complaint, will be disciplined, up to and including termination of employment.

      Luzerne County Community College is constantly seeking to become a more diverse and inclusive community and to enhance the cultural richness that diversity and inclusion brings. The College strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.