INSTRUCTOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION (ASSISTANT TRACK & FIELD)
What you'd do
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Major duties
The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), Department of Athletics, anticipates filling the TERM full-time position of INSTRUCTOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION (ASSISTANT TRACK & FIELD). This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 5 years. Extensions and/or Subsequent re-appointments may be considered based upon an assessment of performance, Air Force and departmental needs, and funding availability. Major Duties of the Position: Provides all cadets with realistic leadership and character development experience in a mentally and physically challenging environment. Prepares and motivates cadets for a lifetime of service through physical education, fitness training, and testing, intramural and intercollegiate athletic competition. Promotes Academy to the nation through athletics. Effectively instructs cadets in undergraduate Physical Education courses. Prepares course materials according to published course descriptions and delivers well-organized instruction to facilitate student learning. Counsels and evaluates assigned cadets as appropriate. Effectively provides student assessment and motivation. Provides extra instruction outside normal class and practice hours for cadets who require or request it. Serves as a course director when required by the Department of Physical Education. Manages all facets of the intercollegiate men's and women's track & field programs. Instructs cadets in the sport of men's and women's track & field programs. Effectively assists in all organizational aspects of the intercollegiate men's and women's track & field programs, including but not limited to lesson planning, scheduling, budgeting, maintenance of supply and equipment accounts, and safety of athletic facilities and physical training. Manages training programs in full compliance with the rules, regulations, and bylaws of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Western Athletic Conference (WAC), Mountain West Conference (MWC) or other applicable conference affiliation and the U.S. Air Force Academy. Provides guidance to assistant coaches to ensure the professional conduct and performance of the program's staff. Manage, administer, and instruct summer sports camps as required by the Executive Director of Athletics.
What you need to qualify
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Candidates must possess a minimum of ten (10) years of experience coaching within the collegiate level. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree from an accredited college - NCAA It is highly desired that your cover letter and/or curriculum vitae address the following areas, as appropriate: Teaching Accomplishments: Include teaching experience and teaching awards Professional Accomplishments: Include research, consultations, publications, and awards Service Accomplishments: Include memberships, leadership roles, nature of service and contribution in collegial and/or professional organizations, societies, etc. Diversity: Life experience and interests that contribute to a climate that values and uses diversity in all its forms. Candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Leadership experience in curriculum development and academic assessment is desired. Applicants will be assessed based on education, evidence of teaching effectiveness, quality of scholarship, and demonstrated service to educational institutions and the discipline commensurate with years in the discipline. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Mr. George Nelson, [email protected]. Please do not email documents or completed applications to this address as they will not be considered.
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