Assistant Womens Basketball Coach 2026-27

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

Job summary

Taft College is seeking an Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach for the 2026-27 season. This temporary, part-time role supports the Head Coach in all coaching duties, with responsibilities including instruction and game preparation.

The position requires attendance at practices 8–10 am and the ability to travel for competitions. Deadline for priority applications is July 31, 2026, and the role may remain open until filled.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of coaching experience at competitive club or high school level or above.
• Must be available for practices Monday–Friday 8 am–10 am and related meetings.
• Must be able to travel to competitions as schedule requires.
• Dependable with good communication, initiative, poise and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Women's Basketball Coach in all aspects of coaching for the 2026-27 season.
• Instruct team members in knowledge of the sport and strategies during practices and competitions.

Skills

Coaching experience

Travel readiness

Effective communication

Reliability

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Collegiate playing experience (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach - Temporary, Seasonal Assignment
Priority Application Deadline: July 31, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Assist the Head Women's Basketball 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 8 am – 10 am 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

• Bachelor’s degree
• 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.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IN ADDITION TO APPLICATION: All materials are submitted online with your application through our website at www.taftcollege.edu/human-resources

• Resume.
• Cover Letter.
• Three professional references, including phone number and email address.
• Related transcripts (unofficial are acceptable)

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.
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