Assistant Flag Football Coach II

California Lutheran University; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

California Lutheran University invites applications for the Assistant Flag Football Coach II. Reporting to the Head Coach, you will assist in coaching duties, help run practices, and contribute to game planning and player development, while ensuring adherence to NCAA and SCIAC rules.

This is a .6 FTE, on-site role in Thousand Oaks. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and coaching experience, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends and to support summer camps and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, sports management, or a related field.
• Two years of coaching experience in flag football.
• Valid California driver's license.
• CPR/First Aid certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in managing practice sessions and game plans.
• Coach and develop student-athletes during athletic events and workouts.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, SCIAC, and university policies.
• Support summer sports camps and camp administration.
• Promote good sportsmanship and academic achievement.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science / kinesiology / sports management

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Front Rush

Job description

Assistant Flag Football Coach II

Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt)

FLSA: Non-exempt

FTE: .6

Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background:

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leadersfor a global society who are strong in character and judgment,confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to serviceand justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, theuniversity has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate andgraduate students who come from across the nation and around theworld from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As afederally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran islooking for candidates with a dedication to and success in workingin diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusivelearning and work environment that values individual differencesand respects each person's dignity.

Basic Function:

Reporting to the Head Coach, the position is responsible forperforming assistant coaching duties and assisting the Head Coachin the management and administration of the sports program inadherence to the policies, rules, and regulations of theUniversity, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) andSouthern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC).The position is also responsible for assisting with theimplementation and execution of California Lutheran University'ssummer sports camps.

Representative Duties:

• Serves as an assistant coach for the program; assists incoaching during athletic events; coaches scheduled practice andworkout sessions; assists in the development of practice and gameplans; coaches team members, individually and in groups;demonstrates game techniques; performs film review, analysis, andexchange; performs other assistant coaching duties as assigned.E
• Recruits academically and athletically qualifiedstudent-athletes to meet the University's admission standards andenrollment goals. E
• Ensures compliance with University, NCAA, and SCIACobligations; maintains continual and thorough familiarity with allapplicable University, NCAA, and SCIAC rules and regulations;briefs student-athletes and monitors adherence to rules andregulations. E
• Assists in implementing the academic program, includingmonitoring individual student-athlete progress to ensure academiceligibility. E
• Serves as a designated game manager and on-site host/liaison toinclude (but is not limited to) duties such as opening/securingvisiting locker rooms; working with game officials; set-up; crowdcontrol; greeting participating team coaches, and officials;scheduling, supporting, and attending pre-championship meetings;volunteer coordination; facility scheduling and maintenance;general troubleshooting during the championship events; supportsgame management duties as needed. E
• Assists with California Lutheran University's sports camps,including (but not limited to): coaching, registration management;scheduling events and arrangements; coordinating marketing efforts.E
• Promotes the athletic program and specific sports throughcommunity events, public speaking, fundraising, and marketing;demonstrates community involvement through active leadership andengagement to include: participation in team-based communityservice projects; encouragement of student-athlete involvement inmentoring; and participation in other service programs. E
• Provides general counsel, guidance, and inspiration to studentsregarding their overall success; promotes good sportsmanship.E
• Performs other duties as assigned.

E=Essential duties

Knowledge Of:

• University, NCAA, and SCIAC rules and regulations
• Compliance within NCAA Division III intercollegiate athleticsadministration
• Coaching theory and techniques; technical and tactical coachingof a position area
• Effective promotion of good sportsmanship, academic excellence,positive attitudes, and character.
• The care and prevention of athletic injuries, basic sportsinjury first aid, and emergency procedures.
• Principles of sports leadership and training.
• Film analysis techniques; video editing techniques for filmexchange.
• Basic liability and risk management issues.

Ability To:

• Design and implement recruitment plan for high school andcollege student-athletes; scout and recruit qualitystudent-athletes.
• Coordinate various Division III athletic operations includingcamps and events.
• Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes.
• Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with University,NCAA, and SCIAC rules and regulations.
• Objectively evaluate physical skills in physical potential andmental capability for intercollegiate athletics.
• Effectively teach fundamentals, skills, regulations, positiondetails, and basketball strategies during preparation and practicesessions.
• Provide effective leadership to student-athletes to encourageboth successful academic development and competitiveperformance.
• Work within a team-oriented philosophy.
• Lift moderately heavy equipment and materials.
• Provide a safe environment for students, athletes, visitors,and other constituents.
• Analyze situations and adopt an effective course ofaction.
• Work independently, prioritize schedule, and completework.
• Communicate effectively, in oral and written forms.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents,guardians, colleagues, administrators, booster groups, foundations,and community organizations.
• Maintain files accurately, on paper, and in softwareprograms.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Operate a personal computer and associated software, such asOutlook, Word, Excel, Front Rush, etc.
• Coordinate and work summer camps.
• Operate a vehicle to travel and conduct work.
• Work flexible hours with frequent evenings and weekends.
• Travel locally or nationally.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination equivalent to a bachelor's degree in exercisescience, kinesiology, sports management, or related field and twoyears of coaching experience in the sport.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Accomplished coaching background in flag football, preferably witha working knowledge of NCAA rules compliance.
• A proven ability to recruit and retain high-performingstudent-athletes.
• Commitment to the values, standards, and expectations of NCAADivision III athletics and a liberal arts university.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Valid California driver's license.
• Possess or ability to obtain a Class C driver's license,insurance coverage (if driving own vehicle), or be insurable.
• Possession of or ability to obtain CPR (cardiopulmonaryresuscitation), AED (automated external defibrillator), and FirstAid certifications within 90 days of employment.

Physical Abilities:

Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and hear toexchange information; ability to walk, run, jump, stretch, stand,sit, bend, twist, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feeland reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; liftand/or move up to 50 pounds; climb stairs, ropes or ladders;specific vision abilities required by this job include closevision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheralvision; ability to demonstrate proper techniques and skills neededfor athletic participation; ability to operate a vehicle to travelto various sites to conduct work; ability to maintain level ofphysical fitness to meet departmental standards.

Working Environment:

Working environment includes both indoors and outdoors; exposure tovarious weather conditions, including temperature extremes; Indoorwork environment may not be air-conditioned during hot weather;subject to vehicle operation to conduct work; travel is required;frequent weekend and evening hours are required.

Hiring Range $24 - $27 per hour

Posting Number: Staff005672022

Open Date: 10/07/2026

Close Date: 10/21/2026

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equalopportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race,religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physicaldisability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status,sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, genderidentity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicablelaw. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be deniedthe benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program,activity or facility of the University on the basis of thesefactors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and statelaws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University'spolicies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application processcan be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Pleasecontact the Human Resources Department for further information orto request an accommodation.