Lamar Community College (LCC), a comprehensive public community college in Southeast Colorado, is seeking an energetic, highly organized, dynamic professional to join our team. Lamar Community College provides the highest quality education and service excellence in an environment of care, support, mutual respect, and integrity. The Head Volleyball Coach/Athletic Event Assistant is a full time position that will engage a student-centered approach to recruiting, training and coaching the Women’s Volleyball team members. The position will also oversee the Women’s Volleyball program with budgeting, planning, organizing tournaments, and promoting all LCC athletic programs. Successful candidates will also assist the Athletic Director with communication of LCC athletic programs. As an LCC coach, this position must support the mission and purpose of LCC athletics, and have a sincere desire to assist in developing young women as athletes, students, and people of good character.

  DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate sportsmanship while serving as the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
• Recruit student-athletes in accordance with NJCAA, Region IX and LCC rules and regulations including official and unofficial recruiting visits and admissions procedures
• Design and instruct deliberate team practice sessions, including individual training sessions that allow for skill development and assessment of every student-athlete
• Lead students in regular review of practice and game play videos to develop strategies for improving game play and team cohesion
• Implement activities and exercises that promote community and foster team cohesion
• Oversee the hiring, supervising, evaluating, and corrective action for one part time program assistant
• Plan and direct special events involving the team including instruction clinics, tournaments and community service programs
• Coordinate travel arrangements for the team including bus transport, hotel accommodations and expense tracking/reporting according to LCC, Colorado Community College and State of Colorado purchasing guidelines
• Coordinate video operations, statistics, computer and technical support required for the volleyball program
• Track and manage team budget including fund raising efforts to promote the volleyball team
• Assist LCC Athletic Director in social media efforts to promote selected priorities of the athletic department across the campus
• Comply with all requirements of FERPA, Title IX, Clery, policies of the institution, the Colorado Community College System, and all local, state and federal laws while performing the required duties of the position

Deadline to Submit Application Material: Preferred start date is April 15, 2020. This position will remain posted until the position is filled. 

Application Process: When submitting your application material, please note that ALL items must be received for your application to be considered. Complete applications will include: a cover letter, current resume, three professional references (including at least one recent supervisor and one recent co-worker), and transcript copies.  Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to Shelly.Tombleson@lamarcc.edu upon offer of employment.

 If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at 719-336-1572 or Shelly.Tombleson@lamarcc.edu.

By submitting an application for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with Lamar Community College; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

 Notice to all Applicants:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• LCC is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The State of Colorado and Lamar Community College believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado and Lamar Community College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 503 & 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, VEVRAA, Age Discrimination Act, and Title II of the ADA. Inquiries may be directed to: Human Resources Director, Lamar Community College, 2401 S. Main Street, Lamar, CO  81052, or 719-336-1572 or Shelly.Tombleson@lamarcc.edu.

 For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Coordinator, Shelly Tombleson, Director of Human Resources at Lamar Community College, 2401 S. Main Street, Lamar, CO  81052, or 719-336-1572 or Shelly.Tombleson@lamarcc.edu.