West Valley-Mission CCD (WVM) is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track instructor coaching Indoor and Beach Volleyball at West Valley College. We are currently seeking applicants who have successful experience and a genuine interest in serving a wide range of students from different backgrounds, with a particular focus in serving students from historically excluded and marginalized groups.

West Valley College is part of the West Valley-Mission Community College District. Designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution, West Valley College enrolls over 15,000 students annually and is minutes away from the heart of the Silicon Valley in a beautiful park-like setting on 143 wooded acres. The student population represents diverse communities from the cities of Saratoga, Campbell, and Los Gatos. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research webpage.

The college is ranked number one in transfer in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area and number four in California out of 116 community colleges. The college is known for high quality academic and career education programs supported by talented faculty and dedicated classified professionals who bring an equity-minded approach to student success. Most recently West Valley College was recognized by the Aspen Institute as one of the top 200 U.S. community colleges eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for community College Excellence. WVC inspires students to create a future for themselves so they can contribute to a world in need of their talents, drive, and enthusiasm. Centered on innovation, excellence, belonging, and exclusivity, the college was honored to receive the 2025-2028 FamilyU Seal for its service to parenting students.

As a campus community, West Valley is committed to addressing inequities and injustices, both societal and institutional, and so recognizes that institutions of higher education have colluded, harmed, and remained complacent in upholding aspects of white supremacy, ableism, patriarchy, and other systems of oppression. The West Valley College community is committed to long-term equity, social justice, and racial justice work which will transform individuals, the institution, and the greater community. As a collective community, we embrace accountability and will act with courage, grace, and humility in fulfilling our commitment to learning and unlearning.

Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of a diverse student population are encouraged to apply.

Assignment:

This is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track faculty position that begins in Fall 2026. Coaching assignments may include day and/or evening classes, Monday thru Saturday, as needed. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT / AFT Local 6554).

Work location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA

Salary and Benefits:

Salary and Benefits

$97,318 - $157,048 annually, based upon academic achievement, teaching and related experience (26-27 Academic Salary Schedule, Steps 1-9).

Benefits include:

Employer-contributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse and dependents.
Employer paid long term disability for employee.
Employer-provided life insurance.
Sabbatical, Rejuvenation and Retraining Leaves.
Banked leave provisions.
Professional Growth and Development activities.
10 days sick leave accrued annually; personal necessity and catastrophic leave.
Conference leaves.
Opportunity for overload assignments.
Cal STRS Retirement.
Position is union affiliated.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education - Possess one of the following:

Any bachelor's degree(s) or higher and two years of related professional experience ; OR
Any associate degree and six years of related professional experience; OR
A valid California Community College Instructor's Credential in Coaching; OR
The equivalent of the above.

AND

2. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic,
religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community
college students, faculty and staff.

Desired Qualification:

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following desired qualifications:

Perform head volleyball coaching assignment for both indoor and beach including, but not limited to, supervision of athletes, organization of practices, and scheduling of games; creating, managing, and implementing year-round strength and conditioning program; coordination of recruitment and retention of student-athletes
Proven success recruiting high caliber student-athletes from premier club and high school programs
Represent West Valley College by attending CCCAA, Sport Coaches Association, and conference meetings
Comply with California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Rules and Regulations
Conduct oversight of the Volleyball program budget
Provide leadership to the overall organization and direction of the Volleyball program
Direct public relations and fundraising activities in support of the Volleyball program and the athletic program in general
Serve the Volleyball program and the athletic department in various support roles such as coordination of athletic tutoring and fundraising
Recruit, train, and oversee a staff of assistant volleyball coaches
Develop new curriculum and serve on division, college, District, and league or conference committees
Participate in professional development activities
Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following:

Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation, in-class activities, evaluation of students' work, consultation with students outside of class (scheduling time beyond normal office hours if necessary), ensuring regular effective student contact for Distance Education courses, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught and other efforts related to the teaching of the assigned classes, and participate in the process of SLO assessment and evaluation and use the results of these assessments in the process of continuously improving student learning.
Maintain accurate class and other records.
Submit, when due, all necessary reports, such as attendance, grade reports, rosters, class and office schedules.
File a syllabus for each course with the appropriate division offices.
Post and maintain office hours each week.
Provide each student with a current course syllabus as required by Title 5, which includes SLOs, classroom procedures, requirements and grading policies and provide a copy to the Division Office.
Refer students to appropriate college resources.
Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members' area of expertise.
Assume institutional responsibilities, essential to the ongoing operation and effective achievement of department, division, college and district programs.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Supplemental application questions; (3) Resume; (4) Unofficial copies of transcripts; (5) Cover letter and/or reference list, if requested; and (6) Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.
All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.
Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.
The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.

ABOUT TRANSCRIPTS:

If a minimum requirement is possession of a degree, then a copy of transcripts is required to be included with your application to verify the degree being awarded. If no transcripts are included, the application may be screened as not meeting minimum requirements.
Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.
Candidates with degrees not identical to the required state or local qualifications must apply for equivalency by completing the equivalency form, which is part of the application package. See Equivalency Information below.
Candidates with degrees earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential review service, must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course of the transcripts) and must be submitted with this online application.
If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript, you can get it scanned at an office supply or copy store; then attach the electronic version of your transcript to this online application.
Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluations requests, or similar documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of transcripts.
When uploading transcripts, please ensure they are NOT encrypted, secured, or password-protected or they will be rejected by the system.

EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION:

Applicants applying under equivalency bear the responsibility of submitting the District's Equivalency Application form with details and evidence of the factors (academic preparation and/or experience) that they believe to be equivalent of the required qualifications for this position. Application(s) for equivalency are required if degrees are not in exact discipline required.

The Equivalency Application is included in the online application as an OPTIONAL form to complete.

ONLY complete the Request for Equivalency application if degree does not match discipline(s) stated in the Minimum Qualifications.
List accurately and completely the courses taken that match requirements of the required degree.
Do NOT attach documents such as course evaluations.

For assistance, contact:
Office of Human Resources, Attn: Recruitment
14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 741-2174 Fax: (408) 741-2564
Email: careers@wvm.edu

SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION:

After the deadline date, a committee will review and evaluate applications and supporting materials to select the applicants to be interviewed. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview.
All candidates will receive an e-notification to acknowledge receipt of their application materials. If not contacted within 3-6 weeks following the close of the recruitment, no suitable match was determined at this time.
Travel expenses to attend first-level interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.
The district may choose to re-advertise or indefinitely delay filling a position. Some positions may include first and second level interviews.
The district reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.
Any tentative verbal offer of employment is contingent upon formal approval of the college Governing Board.
Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.
Prior to employment, the selected candidate must submit official transcripts.
The district does not provide visa sponsorship.

EEO STATEMENT:
West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, military or veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

Posting Number: FY22/23-326FT
Open Date: 03/09/2026
Close Date: 04/06/2026
Open Until Filled: No

For more information on this position and to apply, please visit our website at the following link: wvm.peopleadmin.com

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency

jeid-c162009b6e05ff41a40e8d2455be095d

Job Details

Full-Time Volleyball Coach

Salary description:

Job description:

Attachments