First Assistant Coach - Women's Softball

Opt For Healthy Living; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 70,174 - 85,463; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined-benefit retirement plan

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living seeks a full-time First Assistant Coach for Women's Softball at California State University, Dominguez Hills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate significant coaching experience and a commitment to student-athlete success. The position offers a salary range of $6,288–$7,658 per month and a supportive benefits package. Applications will be accepted until filled, with review beginning July 13, 2026.

Emphasis will be placed on diversity in coaching, mentoring, and leadership skills. Candidates should be prepared to display their commitment to equity and inclusion in their application.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with diverse student backgrounds.
• 3-5 years experience in collegiate coaching.
• Ability to mentor student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching and recruiting student-athletes.
• Commitment to academic success of student-athletes.

Skills

Coaching success

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

BA/BS degree in relevant field

Job description

First Assistant Coach - Women's Softball

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer, Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian)

Location: Dominguez Hills

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Athletics, Temporary, Full Time

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of 1st Coaching Assistant (12-month) with the appointment tentatively starting on August 3, 2026.

At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms including every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University’s mission, vision, and core values.

The ideal candidate can show demonstrated coaching and recruiting success, preferably at the collegiate level; excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills; strong commitment to the academic achievement of student‑athletes through knowledge and understanding of NCAA regulations; ability to act as a mentor, and sensitivity to equality and diversity issues.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must have experience in working with students from diverse age, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
• 3-5 years experience at the college (NCAA Division 1, 2, 3, or community college) level.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications:

• An earned BA/BS degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university at time of appointment.

How to Apply

A completed online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit career opportunities .

Application deadline: position open until filled. Review of applications will begin on July 13, 2026. For full consideration, please submit your completed application no later than July 10, 2026.

Required Documents

• Current Curriculum Vitae with contact information
• Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2 pages maximum)*
• List of 3 references with contact information**
• Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required for the finalist)***

*Given CSUDH’s commitment to diversity and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators, describe your commitment and experiences in advancing diversity and inclusion and how they relate to your future teaching and research.

**This position requires three letters of recommendation (LORs). Please do not upload your LORs with your application. Your list of references will be notified at the appropriate time during the search process. They will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the LOR. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUDH by logging back into your applicant portal.

***For the finalist with international transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required.

A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees, which is from a foreign Academic Institution for foreign studies. The US Equivalency certification is used to validate foreign studies from an academic credential evaluation agency and is evaluated on foreign studies and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. The certification must translate the information in English, and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree (i.e., Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate’s, Doctor’s of Philosophy). The certification can be emailed to [e-mail] or mailed directly to the office of Faculty Affairs and Development, 1000 East Victoria Street, WH-368, Carson, CA 90747.

Salary and Benefits

The full-time Coaching Assistant (12‑Month) classification salary range is $6,288–$7,658 per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring salary is $6,288 to $6,500 per month. This position will be commensurate with experience and current CSUDH faculty salaries in the academic department/discipline. Faculty salaries are subject to budgetary authorization and any California State University System faculty contract increases.

An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available that includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and dependent fee‑waiver; access to campus child‑care; and a defined‑benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit: https://www.csudh.edu/hr/benefits/.

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Mandated Reporter

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at [phone].

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Education Code 89521 Requirements

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.

Final Stage Disclosure

Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.