Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Adjunct Posted On: Thu Oct 10 2024 Job Description: The department of Nutrition Science & Wellness seeks an Adjunct Assistant Professor to teach PED 270, 275 and 280, the coaching course sequence for those who aspire to coach in New York State at a middle school/high school level. PED 270 Theory and Techniques of Coaching Topics will include a history of interscholastic athletics in NYS, as well as the objectives, rules, regulations, and policies of athletics. Performance skills, technical information and organization, and management practices will also be among the topics covered. The special training and conditioning of the athletes in specific sports, the filling of equipment needs, specific safety precautions, and officiating methods will also be examined. The student may spend time with a certified coach that would encompass practical experience in the specific sport and/or may spend time observing other approved, certified coaches. PED 275 Principles, Philosophy and Organization of Athletics in Education This course covers basic philosophy and principles as integral parts of physical and general education. The student will learn about the state, local, and national regulations related to athletics. In addition, legal considerations and the function and organization of leagues and athletic associations in NYS will be addressed. Personal standards for the responsibilities of the coach as an educational leader, as well as his or her role in public relations and general safety procedures will be covered. The student will also understand the general principles of school budgets, records that must be kept, the purchasing function, and the use of facilities. 280 Health Sciences Applied to Coaching This course is a series of interactive exercises designed to study Health Sciences as they apply to coaching sports. Through these activities, exercises and health application to coaching topics, participants will gain information, organize it for professional and personal use, and apply it to their particular programs. This course will also help define selected principles of biology, anatomy, physiology and kinesiology related to coaching, risk minimization, mixed competition, NYSED selection and classification of athletes, and age and maturity of athletes. designed to introduce students to the concepts, rules, etiquette, and skills. The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include: + Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion. + Interest in participating in student-centered service activities. + Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners. Job Requirements: MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's/baccalaureate degree. + Experience as a coach or an administrator on the high school or a college level. ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Master's degree + Teaching experience at the high school or college level + Able to articulate the concepts of coaching.at the middle or high school level + Able to articulate the organization of athletics at the middle or high school level and how the role of coaching fits in. + Able to articulate the concepts of health science related to coaching and student athletes + Able to communicate constructive criticism to our students showing a great degree of patience. + Familiarity of the NYSPHSAA HANDBOOK Additional Information: The Consumer Information web page can be viewed at the following link - http://www.farmingdale.edu/consumer-information/index.shtml This page describes various services, information and statistics on many different aspects of the College's operations. The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans. A benefits summary for this part-time UUP position can be found here. (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUPPTbenefitsummary-July-2024.pdf) Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.