Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach


June 17, 2014

Garden City Community College, 801 Campus Drive, Garden City, KS 67846 620-276-7611



Qualifications:

Applicant must have collegiate coaching experience with an understanding of the NJCAA rules and regulations. The college competes under the Kansas Jayhawk Conference, Division I level. A successful background and demonstrated ability to motivate and recruit student athletes is required. The Head Coach will be responsible for the program success of this major sport program which includes recruiting of student athletes, departmental budget, student conduct, equipment inventory and coaching staff.


Applicant must have a Bachelor�s degree from an accredited institution with a Master�s Degree preferred.

Scope of Job:

Deliver a quality program underpinned with student athlete success in the classroom and on the field.

Assignment:

Reports to the Athletic Director

Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience and includes an a complete fringe benefit package

Apply:

Position will remain open until filled.

Starting Date:

As soon as possible

Application Process:

  1. Application letter expressing interest in position and separate document addressing the following :
    • Understanding of the community college mission
    • Past experience with fund-raising and program promotion
    • Philosophy of coaching and program management
    • Commitment and goals for a successful program
      (please limit response to two pages)
  2. Complete an online application here
  3. Personal resume
  4. Copy of college transcripts and appropriate certificates
  5. Up to three current letters of recommendation submitted directly to the Director of Human Resources by the individual providing the reference

Contact:

Human Resources Office
Garden City Community College
801 Campus Drive
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 276-0362; FAX (620) 276-9573

Email: hr@gcccks.edu

Equal Opportunity


Garden City Community College does not discriminate against applicants, employees or students on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, or other non-merit reasons, or handicap, nor will sexual harassment be tolerated, in its employment practices and/or educational programs or activities. Those concerned about the above should contact Sarah Koehn, Garden City Community College, 801 Campus Drive, Garden City, KS 67846, 620-276-9574.


ADA/Equal Access


Garden City Community College is complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and is committed to equal and reasonable access to facilities and programs for all employees, students and visitors. Those with ADA concerns, or who need special accommodations, should contact Melanie Hands, Coordinator of Compliance and Accommodations, Garden City Community College, 801 Campus Drive, Garden City, KS 67846, 620-276-9638.

Work Schedule:

10 month assignment.

Salary:

Based on the minimum and/or desirable qualifications. Paid monthly by the end of the month by direct deposit to your bank account.

Sick Leave:

10 days per year, accrues to 90 days total. Up to two days per year may be used as personal leave. Personal leave must be pre-approved by division director and appropriate dean.

Retirement:

Employee is covered by the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS). Employee contributes 6% of gross.

Life Insurance:

$15,000 group term life insurance provided by Board, plus 1.5 times annual salary group term life insurance provided by KPERS.

Health Insurance:

Board provides up to $425.00 per month ($4800.00 per year) for a use-it-or-lose-it health insurance benefit through GCCC-sponsored health insurance plan.

Benefits:

Internal Revenue Code Section 125 Cafeteria Salary Reduction Plan allows employee to reduce compensation in amount necessary to purchase from nontaxable benefits contained in the plan and selected by the employee, including health (hospitalization) insurance, cancer insurance, Health Savings Account, medical expense reimbursement, dependent (child) care reimbursement.


May, at employee's discretion, take part in the matching tax-sheltered plan with TIAA-CREF. Employer match limited to $50.00.


Free GCCC tuition for self, spouse, and dependents (children) who are 21 years of age or younger and are financially supported by the respective staff member.


Free pass for self and immediate family members to most college-sponsored activities.


Free use of Super Circuit facility for employee.