Assistant Baseball Coach

CSU; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 87,382 - 142,524; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton's Athletics Department invites applications for the Men’s Assistant Baseball Coach position with an appointment to begin Summer 2026.

The Assistant Baseball Coach reports to the Head Baseball Coach and assists with coaching, recruitment, and monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes in NCAA Division I Big West Conference. The role includes planning practice sessions and coordinating travel while ensuring safety and compliance with NCAA rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proven ability to recruit highly skilled student-athletes and a demonstrated commitment to their satisfactory academic progress.
• Possession of excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA Division I rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coaching a highly competitive Baseball program which competes in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference.
• Assist with recruiting Division I quality student-athletes.
• Assist with monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes.
• Lead, monitor, and coordinate training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
• Know and abide by NCAA, University, and Big West rules and regulations.
• Work in conjunction with the head coach regarding travel coordination, scheduling, and practice planning.
• Scout and conduct statistical analysis of recruits and opponents.
• Work closely with Athletics administration and staff in regards to Baseball’s program responsibilities and policy compliance.
• Take an active role in marketing Baseball on campus and within the community through public appearances, fundraising and promotional efforts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

NCAA rules knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Department of Athletics — Men’s Assistant Baseball Coach – Summer 2026

The Department of Athletics at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for the Men’s Assistant Baseball Coach position with an appointment to begin Summer 2026.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. CSUF complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Position

The Baseball program at California State University, Fullerton is a highly competitive program that competes in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference. The Assistant Baseball Coach reports directly to the Head Baseball Coach and assists with coaching in this program in addition to the following duties:

• Assist with coaching a highly competitive Baseball program which competes in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference
• Assist with recruiting Division I quality student-athletes
• Assist with monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes
• Lead, monitor, and coordinate training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained
• Know and abide by NCAA, University, and Big West rules and regulations
• Work in conjunction with the head coach regarding travel coordination, scheduling, and practice planning
• Scout and conduct statistical analysis of recruits and opponents
• Work closely with Athletics administration and staff in regards to Baseball’s program responsibilities and policy compliance
• Take an active role in marketing Baseball on campus and within the community through public appearances, fundraising and promotional efforts
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Baseball Coach

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Three years Division I collegiate baseball coaching experience or 4 years playing experience at the NCAA Division I level and 5 years coaching at the high school, club or non-Division I NCAA level, or equivalent
• Proven ability to recruit highly skilled student-athletes and a demonstrated commitment to their satisfactory academic progress
• Possession of excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA Division I rules and regulations
• Ability to interact successfully with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and to work harmoniously with students and colleagues
• Demonstrated competitive on-court coaching ability and skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• NCAA Division I baseball coaching experience and knowledge of various scouting and video editing software systems.

Application

A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html, choose full-time faculty, search for the position 559908, and provide the following required materials:

• Cover letter in which you respond to the required and preferred qualifications
• Resume
• Transcript
• Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words)
  1. The candidate has acquired knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty in higher education.
  2. The candidate has experience in and is committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations in higher education.
  3. The candidate has experience in and is committed to teaching and/or mentoring underrepresented students in a higher education environment.
  4. The candidate has experience integrating underrepresented populations and communities into scholarly and creative activities.
• A list of three references with relevant contact information

Please direct all questions about the position to: Ashley Evans at [e-mail] or call 657‑278‑3842.

Application Deadline

To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by July 27th, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is August 10th, 2026.

The College and Department

This position is housed in the Athletics Department under the President’s Office. The classification for the position is Coach, 12‑month, and it is in the faculty bargaining unit. This is a 12‑month, full‑time position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Compensation

The Assistant Baseball Coach 12‑Month classification salary range is $7,830 to $12,771 monthly (12 monthly payments). The anticipated hiring range is $7,830 to $11,666 per month.

CSUF Benefits

An excellent comprehensive benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and access to campus child‑care; and a defined‑benefit retirement through the state system and optional tax‑shielding opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

International Candidates

California State University, Fullerton, is not currently sponsoring any new H‑1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

CSU Policies

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.

Notice of Non‑Discrimination

Notice of Non‑Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator.

Employment Policy

Applicants must be willing to work on campus and may not work permanently from outside the United States.