Assistant Coach - Men's & Women's XC & Track

California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/vision/dental plans

Campus child-care access

Defined-benefit retirement

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a Men's/Women's Cross Country and Track & Field Assistant Coach position, with an anticipated start in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will report to the Head Coach and contribute to a highly competitive NCAA Division I program in the Big West Conference.

The role includes coaching duties, recruitment of student-athletes, monitoring academic progress, day-to-day training, travel coordination, and campus/community promotion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and coaching experience at the collegiate/professional level in a diverse setting.
• Promote inclusivity when recruiting student-athletes with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and strong commitment to academic and athletic success.
• Ability to interact with a wide, culturally diverse range of students and work harmoniously with students and colleagues.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Head Coach.
• Assist with coaching a competitive cross country and track & field program in NCAA Division I Big West.
• Recruit Division I quality student-athletes.
• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes.
• Assist with day-to-day training and development.
• Handle general administrative duties and travel coordination with the head coach.
• Support travel, scheduling, and practice planning.
• Engage in marketing the program on campus and in the community.

Skills

Coaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusivity

Academic progress monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPR certification

Tools

Video editing knowledge

Scouting software knowledge

Job description

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a Men's/Women's Cross Country and Track & Field Assistant Coach position, with an anticipated start in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will report to the Head Coach and contribute to a highly competitive NCAA Division I program in the Big West Conference.

The role includes coaching duties, recruitment of student-athletes, monitoring academic progress, day-to-day training, travel coordination, and campus/community promotion.