Director, Football Operations - Head Coach presso Long Beach City College, CA

About the Department

DIRECTOR, FOOTBALL OPERATIONS

LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE 

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 38,695 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 59% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 12% are African American, 10% are Asian & Filipino. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities (physical and/or learning). For more information on our College demographics please click here: https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/college-facts.

ABOUT THE POSITION 

Under the direction of the Athletic Director, the Director of Football Operations/Head Coach is responsible for the development and maintenance of an effective, comprehensive, and competitive California Community College Athletics Association (3C2A) program, including the planning, organizing, and directing of football activities; scheduling and coordinating program events on campus; serve as a liaison between the Athletic Director, personnel, outside agencies, vendors, boosters, students and parents; and supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Where the position oversees multiple sport programs, the position would serve as Head Coach for one program. This position will also serve as a lead administrator in the absence of the Athletic Director. 

COLLEGE MISSION
Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. We are Purposeful, Focused, Nurturing, Connected and Respectful.

• Equal Employment Opportunity Plan 
• Strategic Plan
• Office of the Superintendent - President 

At Long Beach City College, we celebrate equity, diversity and ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all college students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We believe diversity fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to hiring qualified applicants who are dedicated to student learning and success.

Position Duties

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer, direct and supervise all aspects of the football program as they relate to facilities, schedules, athlete eligibility, physical examinations, equipment, transportation, and insurance; assist with game supervision and management of home athletic contests. 
• Recommend for hire, supervise, and evaluate head coaches, assistant coaches, or other faculty and staff associated with the program.
• Work with the Athletic Director to develop short and long-range planning for the overall student success initiative, including student academic progress, matriculation, and degree completion and transfer; and for the success of the LBCC athletic program at the local and state levels. 
• Oversee outreach and student recruitment for the program(s), including planning and coordinating student recruiting visits and coordinating the recruiting database and notification system. 
• Develop, allocate, and monitor the program(s) budget and ensure budgetary compliance; approve and direct the purchase of equipment, supplies, and materials connected with the sport program(s). 
• Assist the Athletic Director with the overall fundraising/sponsorship initiatives, including the Hall of Champions banquet and the annual golf tournament and other activities as related. 
• Direct and participate in the preparation of a variety of statistical and narrative reports.  
• Records and files related to assigned operations and programs; compile sport program statistics and reports as required. 
•  Assist the Athletic Director in ensuring continuity, equity and compliance within the football program; remain current on all new legislation impacting the program and keep program faculty and staff informed. 
• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the welfare and academic success of the student-athlete that fosters collaboration with students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and the public; participate in and represent the Athletic Department at community events, such as Century Club meetings, as directed. 
• Support the Kinesiology Department by ensuring the sport program's academic compliance, curriculum development and the assessment of student learning outcomes. 
• Be involved in the strategic planning of the program, Department and Student Services.  Also, be an active participant in the functions and programs of Student Services and College. 
• Develop and execute fundraising efforts to augment the operations of the program budgets. 
• Be an active participant in the community in promoting the program, Department and College 
  
   

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures, including California Community College Athletics Association (CCCAA) bylaws and regulations and Title IX.
• Operations, services and activities of an intercollegiate sport program.
• Methods and techniques of leadership and management.
• Public relations principles and techniques.
• Interpersonal skills, using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Educational and tutorial programs.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training.
• Operation of a computer and assigned software.
• Facility maintenance, use, planning and safety regulations.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, control and direct intercollegiate sport program activities.
• Supervise the performance of assigned personnel.
• Serve as a liaison between administrators, personnel, parents, students, and outside agencies.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Plan and organize work.
• Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
• Ability to analyze and assess programs, policies, operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
• Develop, coordinate and manage programs and services to meet the District’s goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution, AND
• One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment AND
• Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. 

Desirable Qualifications

• A master’s degree from an accredited institution in physical education, kinesiology, or education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, OR a bachelor’s degree in any of the above and a master’s degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, or physical therapy.
• Five years coaching experience at the collegiate level, preferably in the designated sport.
• Five years recruiting experience at the collegiate level.
• Two years of experience supervising personnel.
• Two years of fundraising experience at the collegiate level.

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE:

A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance policy.

Other Qualifications

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Long Beach City College only considers complete applications for employment. All application materials must be electronically submitted and uploaded by the applicant by the application deadline. Applications are initially screened for completeness and State Minimum Qualifications. Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review.

A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES:

• A Long Beach Community College District application.
• A cover letter outlining your education and experience relevant to this position.
• A list of three references, including current telephone numbers of both colleagues and supervisors
• A current resume or CV.
• ALL graduate and undergraduate transcripts, showing school name, all college coursework, degree title and conferral date. This includes transcripts for any and all for the following degrees, BA/BS, MA/MS and above (Ed.D.,Ph.D., etc.) and courses used for transfer credit. Transcripts can be official or unofficial and must be submitted as an attachment. The conferral date must be on or before the application deadline in order to meet Minimum Qualifications. 
• Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc (AICE).
• Applicants who do not meet the Statewide Minimum Qualifications for this discipline verbatim are required to submit a Supplemental Equivalency Application.

SELECTION PROCESS AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

Application deadline: 9/19/2025

Application screening: Week of 9/29/2025

Applications are initially screened for completeness and Minimum Qualifications.

First level interview: Week of 10/20/2025

Final interview: tentatively planned for: Week of 11/17/2025

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372.
 
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Long Beach City College is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.

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