Assistant Track & Field Coach I

Cal Lutheran; Thousand Oaks (CA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking an assistant coach to support the Head Coach in skill instruction and game preparation, adhering to university, NCAA, and SCIAC policies.

The role includes coaching at practices and events, developing game plans, recruiting qualified student-athletes, ensuring compliance, and assisting with camps; requires commitment to student-athletes' academic and athletic development.

Formación

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, sports management, or related field and one year of collegiate coaching experience.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and SCIAC requirements is preferred.
• Commitment to student-athlete development and good sportsmanship.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Head Coach in coaching during athletic events and supervised practices.
• Help develop practice and game plans and teach fundamentals and techniques.
• Recruit academically and athletically qualified student-athletes to meet admission standards.
• Ensure compliance with University, NCAA, and SCIAC rules and regulations.
• Assist with camps, provide guidance to students, and support a safe environment.

Conocimientos

Coaching techniques

Film analysis

Recruitment of student-athletes

Leadership and mentoring

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, sports management, or related field

Descripción del empleo

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity.

Basic Function

Reporting to the Head Coach, the position is responsible for performing assistant coaching duties and assisting the Head Coach in skills instruction in the sport program in adherence to the policies, rules, and regulations of the University, National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ), and Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference ( SCIAC ).

Representative Duties

Serves as an assistant coach for the program; assists in coaching during athletic events; coaches scheduled practice and workout sessions; assists in the development of practice and game plans; coaches team members, individually and in groups; demonstrates game techniques; performs film review, analysis, and exchange; performs other assistant coaching duties as assigned. E

Recruits academically and athletically qualified student-athletes to meet the University’s admission standards and enrollment goals. E

Ensures compliance with University, NCAA , and SCIAC obligations; maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable University, NCAA , and SCIAC rules and regulations; briefs student-athletes and monitors adherence to rules and regulations. E

Assists with California Lutheran University’s sports camps, including (but not limited to) coaching and coordinating. E

Provides general counsel, guidance, and inspiration to students regarding their overall success; promotes good sportsmanship. E

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

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

Ability To

• Scout and recruit quality student-athletes.
• 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 and mental capability for intercollegiate athletics.
• Effectively teach fundamentals, skills, regulations, position details, and sport strategies during preparation and practice sessions.
• Provide effective leadership to student-athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance.
• 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 of action.
• Work independently, prioritize, schedule, and complete work.
• 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 software programs.
• Operate a personal computer and associated software
• 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 exercise science, kinesiology, sports management, or related field and one year of coaching at the collegiate level.

Preferred Qualifications

Division III coaching experience in the sport preferably with a working knowledge of NCAA rules compliance.

A proven ability to recruit and retain quality student-athletes.

Commitment to the values, standards, and expectations of NCAA Division III athletics and a liberal arts university.

Licenses and other requirements

• 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 (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), AED (automated external defibrillator), and First Aid certifications within 90 days of employment.
• The ability to work flexible hours with frequent evenings and weekends is required.
• Travel is required.

Physical Abilities

Working environment includes both indoors and outdoors; exposure to various weather conditions, including temperature extremes; Indoor work 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

Hiring Range $18-22

Posting Number

Posting Number Staff005712022

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 12/01/2026

Position End Date

Open Date

Open Date 10/20/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/15/2026

Open Until Filled No

Application Procedure/Special Instructions

Statement

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What experience have you had working with a diverse student athlete population?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Human Resources
California Lutheran University
60 W. Olsen Rd. #1100
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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California Lutheran University is an Equal Opportunity Employer