Dean of Kinesiology and Athletics

Los Rios Community College District

$178K — $193K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree from an accredited institution required.
  • One year of formal training or leadership experience in a related field.
  • Equity-minded with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds, including various socioeconomic and cultural dimensions.
  • Understanding of different learning styles and ability to foster an inclusive environment.
  • Must meet minimum qualifications for a faculty discipline at the college.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee instructional programs and promote student success.
  • Assist faculty in developing grants and fundraising initiatives.
  • Lead and chair college governance project teams as needed.
  • Represent the college at sport conferences.
  • Coordinate home sporting events and ensure compliance with athletic policies.
  • Supervise classified staff, including athletic trainers and attendants.
  • Promote a culture of completion for degrees, certificates, and job preparation.

Benefits

  • Additional stipend for earned doctorate from an accredited institution.
  • Flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Opportunity for leadership in a diverse and inclusive educational environment.
  • Involvement in college governance and strategic projects.
Full Job Description
Salary: $178,439.93 - $193,149.12 Annually
Location : (ARC) 4700 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841
Job Type: Manager - Educational Administrator
Job Number: REQ01722
College: American River College
Department: ARC Physical Education
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: LRMA
Beginning (on or about): 01/02/2027
Hours per Week: 40
Additional Salary Information: Additional stipend for an earned doctorate from an accredited institution.
Campus Website: https://arc.losrios.edu/about-us/mission-vision-and-values
Work Schedule: The administrative assignment may include day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus work and/or hours.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Instruction, the Dean of Kinesiology and Athletics performs duties in the administration and supervision of the instructional area including, but not limited to, instructor assignments; staff development; class schedules; facilities utilization; staff evaluation; curriculum development and evaluation; budget recommendation and oversight; preparing reports (such as Title IX); administration of day, and extended day, weekend and summer offerings.

In addition, the Dean of Kinesiology and Athletics is responsible for the administration of the intercollegiate athletic programs for men, women, and non-binary individuals including implementation of the policies and procedures of California Community College athletics as governed by the Commission on Athletics in the Community College in the California Community College League of California, by the LRCCD, and by the procedures specific to American River College.
Typical Duties

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Providing oversight to the area's instructional programs.
  • Promoting student success and improved student learning outcomes.
  • Providing leadership and assisting faculty in the development and administration of grants and fundraising opportunities.
  • Serving on or chairing college governance project teams.
  • Serving as the ARC representative for the sport conferences.
  • Coordinating oversight of home sporting events.
  • Providing leadership and supervision to the area's classified employees including the trainers and athletic attendants.
  • Serving on the Dean's Council.
  • Fostering a completion culture which encourages degrees, certificates, job preparation and transfer.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications

  1. Have a master's degree from an accredited institution.
  2. Have one (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment.
  3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

NOTE: Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college. To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators' in California Community Colleges which can be found at the website then "Minimum Qualifications Handbook".
Application Instructions
Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.
Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following
  1. Los Rios Community College District Application
  2. Letter of Interest
  3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  4. (if applicable)

Additional Instructions:
  • If applying for a voluntary transfer, applications MUST be submitted with a Request for Management Transfer Form by Thursday, August 13, 2026.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
  • Only information listed on the application and transcripts (if requested) will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
  • Applications stating see other documents e.g. "see resume"or "see transcripts" will be disqualified.
  • Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.

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