Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) Coach
Position Title
Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) Coach
Position Type
Classification
Professional 1 - Administration
Department
Athletics
Division
Discipline
Work Schedule
This regular, full-time position will work a variable schedule, including evening and weekend hours, to be determined weekly with the Director of Athletics.
Position Summary
Kellogg Community College (KCC) and the Athletics Department are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Student-Athlete Support Services Coach. Located in Battle Creek, Michigan, KCC is a comprehensive, student-centered institution committed to providing accessible, high-quality education to a diverse community of learners. In addition to the main campus in Battle Creek, KCC serves students through regional centers in Coldwater, Hastings, and Albion, as well as an industrial trades center in the Fort Custer area of Battle Creek.
The Student-Athlete Support Services Coach provides services related to student-athlete enrollment, persistence, retention, and graduation. The SASS coach works closely with faculty, academic advisors, athletic coaches, and other campus departments to ensure that student-athletes have the resources and support necessary to succeed both academically and athletically.
This role emphasizes comprehensive academic, personal, and professional support to student-athletes, ensuring their success both in competition and in the classroom. This role aims to assist student-athletes in balancing the demands of their academic, athletic, and personal responsibilities by offering resources, guidance, and services tailored to their unique needs.
This position is intended to serve as a coach for one of KCC's women's team sports, with current institutional priorities being Basketball, Soccer, or Volleyball. The individual selected will join the current coaching staff supporting women's athletics and may serve in any level of coaching capacity-head coach, assistant coach, or other supporting role-based on experience, team needs, and departmental priorities.
Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, 60 minutes of Lansing and Grand Rapids and within three hours of Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis.
KCC Equity Statement
At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by:
• Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection;
• Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us;
• Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and
• Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.
Physical Demands
The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 - 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and, may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.Please attach unofficial transcript(s) showing coursework completed and degree conferred.
• Two or more (2+) years of related experience.
• Coaching experience in women's team sports at secondary education level or higher, specifically Basketball, Soccer, and/or Volleyball.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience working with diverse population.
• Ability to independently travel in and around the region.
• Ability to engage with community stakeholders positively and professionally, on and off campus.
• Ability to earn CPR certification.
Proposed Salary
According to the Kellogg Community College Hay Administrative Compensation program, the 2024-2025 annual salary range for a Professional 1 position, $48,823 to $57,437 to start.
Special Instructions to Applicants
At this time, this position is open to internal and external applicants. To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time. Only online applications will be accepted - any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants will be given a skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or e-mail [email protected].
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