Posted: 26-Jan-26
Location: Santa Rosa, California
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Sports MedicineSector:
Collegiate SportsInternal Number: 6878604
Kinesiology Generalist/Head Men's and Women's Wrestling Coach Tenure Track Instructor
Santa Rosa Junior College
Salary: $86,901.00 - $121,795.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time Contract Faculty
Job Number: 25-01531
Location: Sonoma County, CA
Department: Kinesiology, Athletics, & Dance
Closing: Continuous
Description
FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE: February 23, 2026
Position is open until filled. Initial application review deadline is February 23 , 2026. Completed applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration. It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials, noted under the application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted.
First Round of Interviews: Week of April 13, 2026Finalist Interviews: May 7, 2026Start Date: August 17, 2026
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary Range: Yearly Salary of $86,901 - $121,795 (25/26 Faculty Salary Schedule); Placement within this range is determined by teaching experience, other related professional experience, and academic degrees. Contracted salary is for 177 days per year (August through May) as specified in the All Faculty Association Contract, Article 8. AFA Contract - Articles Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive benefit package which includes health & welfare (medical/dental/vision/life/long-term disability) benefits for employees and eligible dependents
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Santa Rosa Junior College is seeking an individual with demonstrated instructional skills to join an outstanding team of faculty and instructional administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly, our students. This is a full-time, regular contract position in the Kinesiology, Athletics & Dance department at Santa Rosa Junior College, beginning Fall Semester, August 2026. Appointments are contingent upon funding and Board approval.
We are seeking equity-minded faculty who are committed to educating our diverse student population. SRJC supports equal access for all students and multi-ethnic global perspectives and cultural competencies. We value diversity that supports honesty and integrity in an environment of collegiality and mutual respect and compassion that includes civic engagement opportunities that contribute to real world problem solving and empathy to identify the challenges and address the needs of others. Candidates must have demonstrated instructional skills to join our outstanding team of faculty, staff and administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly to our students.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance Department at Santa Rosa Junior College is dedicated to promoting lifelong health, wellness, movement, and performance through comprehensive academic instruction, physical education, and competitive athletics. The department integrates scientific principles of human movement with practical, experiential learning to support student success in academic, athletic, and personal development.
Through a diverse range of courses and programs, the department serves students pursuing degrees, certificates, transfer pathways, and personal enrichment. Areas of study include kinesiology, physical education, fitness and wellness, athletic training, coaching, and dance. The department also supports SRJC's 19 intercollegiate athletic programs with over 500 full-time student-athletes, emphasizing teamwork, leadership, equity, and academic excellence.
Essential Functions:
Positive role model for players by being present, energetic, positive, composed, selfless, and prepared.This person must represent our team core values, commitment, integrity, family oriented, and show respect/equality.Ensure compliance with CCCAAWell organized in travel coordination for games as well as all travel paperwork.Well-organized in maintaining recruiting data and scheduling recruiting visits on and off campus.Demonstrated expertise in sport instruction and knowledge of the sport of wrestling. Efficient at individualized and team instruction with emphasis on teaching, training and skill development associated with the sport of wrestling.Knowledge of the total student-athlete experience within the CCCAAAbility to lead, mentor, and motivate student-athletes. Developing and maintaining alumni relationshipsPlease see the All Faculty Association Contract (Download PDF reader) for more information.
Key Duties:
17.06 HEAD COACHING FACULTY A. Student Contact-Related Duties for Head Coaching Faculty: In addition to the duties listed in section 17.02.A, head coaching faculty members have additional student contact-related duties. Examples may include, but are not limited to, the following: Oversees the direction of practice during season of sport and coaches team at scheduled games. Adheres to all regulations, rules, procedures, and policies for athletic programs as established by the NCAA, the COA, and the Conference. Assists student-athletes in preparation for transfer to four-year colleges by: Advising student-athletes about the athletic transfer process; Assisting student-athletes with correspondence to four-year colleges; Preparing follow-up correspondence and telephone contact with four-year college coaches; Initiating contact with four-year college coaches on behalf of their student athletes; Assisting student-athletes in producing game tapes for four-year colleges; f. Assisting student-athletes with their four-year college visitations; Scheduling four-year college coaches to visit the District to recruit student athletes. Assists student-athletes by referring them to orientation, assessment, counseling, registration, financial aid, and student employment. Monitors student-athletes' scholastic progress in coordination with the Counseling and athletic eligibility staff. Encourages student-athletes to play as a team with enthusiasm, discipline, ethical behavior, and sportsmanship. Teaches student-athletes the practical and theoretical strategies and concepts of their respective sports. Provides a safe environment with special respect to the sport and sports injuries.
B. Other Required Duties for Head Coaching Faculty: Examples may include, but are not limited to, the following: Organizes, plans, coordinates, and evaluates the intercollegiate program. Determines student eligibility for athletic programs. Determines programs, goals, objectives, and related activities. Oversees the strength and conditioning program for the sport both in-season and out-of-season. Coordinates the identification and recruitment of eligible individuals by: Recruiting actively in high schools in the area and contiguous districts. This recruitment process includes: high school visitations, individual contacts with the athlete and parents, and home visits; Preparing follow-up correspondence and telephone contact; facilitating District visitation by prospective athletes; Assisting student-athletes by referring them to student employment, financial aid, orientation, counseling, assessment, and registration. Stays abreast of current trends and information in the field. Attends coaching clinics, seminars, trainings, and conferences. Maintains membership in and participates in meetings of local, state, and national coaches' associations. Supplies informational assistance in the preparation of media guides, is available to media for interviews, and is responsible for providing timely game results to local media. Attends community events and speaks on behalf of the District as part of fundraising and outreach efforts. Maintains standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications exactly as listed above for disciplines of interest, or they must file for equivalency (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) in order to be considered. Candidates who are requesting equivalency consideration are responsible for documenting all course work, degree programs and related professional experience at the time of application. Please also see the Equivalency Guide for Faculty Applicants (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) and the Faculty Minimum Qualifications Self-Evaluation Checklist for more information. For questions regarding the equivalency process, please contact Human Resources.
Master's degree in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical education
OR
Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy
OR
the equivalent (please fill out an equivalency form and submit with application)
Preferred Qualifications:
4 years successful collegiate coaching experience is preferred.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; able to communicate with diplomacy.Demonstrated commitment to valuing and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.
Application Procedures
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To be considered for this recruitment, applicants must provide the following:
A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions.Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a current or previous supervisor. A brief cover letter.Current Resume. A 500-word response to the diversity prompt below:
Please provide two or three examples of your ideas and/or experiences in creating, modifying, and/or performing one or more of the following to meet the needs of a diverse student population:
Curricula; Learning activities; Teaching/counseling practices; Educational Resources; Training, background, coursework and/or professional development; Program Development Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework. Transcripts must state that the degree(s) has been conferred or awarded. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment. If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicant must provide a formal evaluation by a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services of their international degree(s) at the time of application. For further details on SRJC requirements on Foreign Degrees, please see Foreign Degree Requirements.If applicable, copy of California Community College Credential (both sides).
PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer ‘remote only' assignments).Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings on topics such as Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention, and Title IX.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Sonoma County Junior College District will not sponsor any visa applications.Applicants must be available for interviews at Santa Rosa Junior College at no cost to the District.Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (707) 527-4954.Clery Report: Crime awareness and security information are available from District Police. (Public Law 101-542). The Clery Report can be found here.An applicant who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Human Resources Department.
ABOUT THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT
Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) is a public single college district located in Sonoma County, California and serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. Sonoma County is rich in history, beauty, and culture and is an excellent choice for a place to live and work. The District is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The District prides itself on being an inclusive, diverse, and sustainable community that fosters the growth and development of its students, faculty, and staff. SRJC is a unique institution in a unique environment. SRJC serves approximately 22,000 students each semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility.
Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. The District has two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Center located in Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Center located in Forestville, California, and SRJC Roseland in Southwest Santa Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor's degree program or pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons.
Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC:
Office of the PresidentStudent ServicesAccreditationSRJC FactbookDistrict Mission, Vision, & ValuesSRJC Strategic Plan
Non-Discrimination
The policy of the District is to encourage applications from persons who are economically disadvantaged and individuals belonging to significantly underrepresented groups within the District's workforce, including ethnic and racial minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or political or organizational affiliation.
The Sonoma County Junior College District is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information about Title IX, please refer to District Board Policy 3433 and Administrative Procedure 3434, which outlines our commitment to proactive measures in preventing sexual harassment and ensuring a respectful and inclusive community for all.
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