Instructor – Physical Education/Head Soccer Coach

May 25, 2023 in

Nursing, Allied Health, and Physical Education Department

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The position requires that the instructor teach a full load of courses as assigned by their supervisor.  Release time and or contact hours may be considered when assigning an instructor’s teaching load.  A full load is defined as 30 credit hours per year dependent upon release time earned through other assignments. Faculty release time of six credit hours per semester may be applied. Faculty position is contingent on continuing employment as Head Soccer Coach; therefore, provisions stated in the Faculty Handbook related to faculty continuing employment do not apply to the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – Instructor

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with catalog descriptions and approved syllabi, revising official syllabi when necessary
• Teaches evenings, off-campus, or through distance education delivery systems, if necessary
• Maintains competency in assigned instructional areas
• Maintains necessary academic credentials
• Complies with all appropriate academic standards as set forth by the accreditation agency of the college, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the Board of Regents for Oklahoma State University and the A&M Colleges, the College, and the particular programs
• Participates in selection of Textbooks/Learning materials for courses taught
• Demonstrates satisfactory performance related to curriculum development to ensure that courses and programs meet current standards, are reviewed regularly, and provide evidence of necessary assessment practices
• Promotes a positive learning atmosphere within the classroom by maintaining order, demonstrating multiple approaches, employing appropriate technology, attending promptly to individual needs, and conducting class regularly and punctually
• Maintains a sound system of student evaluation, demonstrating fairness in grading and protecting the integrity of all evaluation tools
• Keeps accurate records and promptly submits all requested materials to appropriate administration
• Participates in the Department’s efforts to assess learning
• Posts and adheres to an approved schedule of office hours for advising, enrolling, and tutoring students
• Uses all forms of academic warning frequently and consistently to enhance student success and retention
• Observes all accepted policies and procedures when enrolling students
• Supports College functions which include (but are not limited to) assemblies, commencement, enrollment sessions, in-service workshops, honors banquets, concerts, activity events, luncheons, dinners, etc.
• Supports Departmental programs including meetings, training, program reviews, etc.
• Actively recruits prospective students.
• Academically advises and counsels students (related to a student’s academic success and transfer and career readiness)
• Interacts with appropriate external audiences (alumni, community, private sector, etc.) to raise awareness of specific projects of the College in need of support (donations of funds, contributions of other assets, etc.)
• Maintains a professional attitude, cooperating with administration, faculty, staff, students, and community, and following accepted channels in all official campus communication
• Supports the vision, mission and goals of the college
• Accepts other related work responsibilities as assigned
• Sponsors and/or assists with sponsoring student organizations
• Participates on institutional committees and/or taskforces as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – Head Coach

• Organizes and administrates the following areas of the NEO Soccer program:
  • Recruiting
  • Budget and Fund Raising
  • Strategy and Tactics
  • Program Organization: Practice Plans, Scheduling, Travel Arrangements, Home Game Management, etc.
  • Coaching Staff
  • Discipline, Morale and Residential Living of Student Athletes
• Academic monitoring and instruction for student-athletes
• Instruction of athletic and personal skills
• Provides leadership and role modeling to the college community, including the administration, assistant coach, student-athletes, faculty, staff, officials, and boosters.
• Inspires cooperation and communication between the Soccer program and college constituents.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and commitment to the rules of the NJCAA.
• Provides supervision of NEO student-athletes.
• Serves as the College spokesperson to external constituencies pertaining to the NEO Soccer program.
• Exhibits and inspires good sportsmanship and personal character.
• Engages in additional activities and duties as assigned by the President or Director of Athletics.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Physical Education or a related field required
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

N/A

Resumes or other supplemental material cannot be substituted for any part of the application.  Application can be found online at http://www.neo.edu/employment-application. Please submit it along with your resume or mail to:  NEO A&M College, Human Resources, 200 I Street NE, Miami, OK 74354. AA/EOE

The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included.  It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by the supervisors as deemed appropriate.  This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.