Assistant Baseball Coach 2026-27

Taft College; Taft (CA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Taft College is seeking an Assistant Baseball Coach for the 2026-27 season. This is a temporary, part-time position based in Taft, CA, with responsibilities tied to the women’s basketball program as described.

The successful candidate will assist the Head Baseball Coach across all coaching duties, demonstrate dependable behavior, and travel as required. A high school diploma or equivalent and prior coaching experience are required, with emphasis on effective communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of prior coaching experience at the competitive club or high school level or above
• Ability to attend practices Monday-Friday 3 pm – 5 pm and related meetings.
• Ability to travel to competitions as schedule requires.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Baseball Coach in all aspects of coaching the women’s basketball team and instructing team members in the knowledge of the sport for the 2026-27 season. Must be dependable, able to travel, communicate effectively, exercise initiative, poise and good judgment.

Skills

Dependable

Travel ability

Effective communication

Initiative

Good judgment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Welcome to Taft College! We are pleased you have chosen Taft College as an institution to pursue your career goals.

Taft College prides itself as a small, comprehensive institution with a wide range of educational programs and support services to students. We offer approximately 50 degrees and 50 certificates in transfer education and career-technical education programs. Our enrollment of nearly 12,000 students at our campus in Taft, through our partnership with Westec in Shafter, CA, and through our Distance Learning Program, have access to innovative, caring faculty members and the support programs needed to promote student success.

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Assistant Baseball Coach 2026-27

Location: Taft, CA

Job Id: 1407

# of Openings: 1

Assistant Baseball Coach - Temporary, Seasonal Assignment

Priority Application Deadline: August 2, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Assist the Head Baseball Coach in all aspects of coaching the women’s basketball team and instructing team members in the knowledge of the sport for the 2026-27 season. Must be dependable, able to travel, communicate effectively, exercise initiative, poise and good judgment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of prior coaching experience at the competitive club or high school level or above
• Ability to attend practices Monday-Friday 3 pm – 5 pm and related meetings.
• Ability to travel to competitions as competition schedule requires.Must be dependable, able to communicate effectively, exercise initiative, poise, and good judgement.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Performance on a collegiate level

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS

This is a temporary, part-time position and not eligible for participation in District health and welfare programs.

Compensation for assistant coaches is based on experience, with a range of $5,440.05-$6,400.02/season during the in-season and recruitment stipend eligibility at 50% during the off-season.

Pay Range: $5,440.05 - $6,400.02 per year

Equal Employment Opportunity

The West Kern Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity . The District is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination and, as such, is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans, women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our organization participates in E-Verify.