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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton seeks a Men's/Women's Cross Country and Track & Field Assistant Coach to support a highly competitive NCAA Division I program. The start is anticipated for Fall 2026, with duties including coaching, recruitment, and monitoring student-athlete academic progress.

The ideal candidate will contribute to team development, academics, and community engagement while working under the Head Coach.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and demonstrated successful coaching experience at the collegiate and/or professional level in a diverse setting.
• Ability to promote inclusivity when recruiting highly skilled student-athletes and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, solid administrative abilities, and a strong commitment to the academic and athletic success of the student-athlete.
• The ability to interact successfully with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and to work harmoniously with students and colleagues.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Head Men's/Women's Cross Country and Track & Field Coach.
• Assist with coaching a competitive NCAA Division I cross country and track and field program.
• Assist with recruitment of Division I student-athletes.
• Assist with monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes.
• Assist with day-to-day training and defensive development.
• Assist with general administrative duties.
• Work with the head coach on travel coordination, scheduling, and practice planning.
• Participate in marketing the program on campus and in the community.

Skills

Coaching experience

Inclusive recruitment

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Video editing software

Scouting software

Job description

Men's/Women's Cross Country and Track & Field AssistantCoach

Department of Athletics
Assistant Coach
Men's/Women's Cross Country and Track & Field
Fall 2026

The Department of Athletics at California State University,Fullerton, invites applications for a Men's/Women's Cross Countryand Track & Field Assistant Coach position, with an anticipatedstart in Fall 2026.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education andEmployment This position is open and available to allregardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws,California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) provides equalopportunity in education and employment without unlawfuldiscrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunitymeans ensuring that every student and employee has access to theresources and support they need to thrive and succeed in auniversity environment and in their communities. CSUF complies withTitle VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the EducationAmendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity inHigher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state andfederal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's NondiscriminationPolicy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment,segregation based on race or any other protected status, and allforms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in alluniversity programs, policies, and practices.

In addition, California State University, Fullerton is a leadingpublic university known for its strong academic programs andcommitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses inthe CSU system, Cal State Fullerton fosters innovation,collaboration, and professional growth. The university valuesteaching, research, and service, creating an environment wherestudents, staff, and faculty can thrive. Cal State Fullerton is adesignated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American andNative American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. Theuniversity also received the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021and 2024 from Excelencia in Education, the nation's leadingauthority on Latinx student success. Cal State Fullerton is anequal opportunity employer with a diverse student population ofover 45,000 and a faculty and staff population of 4,000. Cal StateFullerton is firmly committed to helping students achieve academicexcellence, career success, and economic mobility. Joining CalState Fullerton means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated tomaking a meaningful impact. We continuously seek individuals fromvarious disciplines who share the university's mission and corevalues. We welcome you to consider joining the Titan community.

CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has establishedaffinity groups you can join to support your success.

Position The Men's/Women's Cross Countryand Track & Field program at California State University,Fullerton is a highly competitive program that competes in the NCAADivision I Big West Conference. The Assistant Coach positionreports directly to the Head Coach and they assist with coaching inthe program in addition to the following duties:

• Reports directly to the Head Men's/Women's Cross Country andTrack & Field Coach
• Assist with coaching a highly competitive cross country andtrack and field program which competes in the NCAA Division I BigWest Conference
• Committed to the academic goals of the University and followthe rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA and the Big WestConference
• Assist with recruitment of Division I qualitystudent-athletes
• Assist with monitoring the academic progress ofstudent-athletes
• Assist with day-to-day training of setting and defensivedevelopment
• Assist with general administrative duties
• Work in conjunction with the head coach regarding travelcoordination, scheduling, and practice planning
• Take an active role in marketing Men's/Women's Cross Countryand Track and Field on campus and within the community throughpublic appearances and promotional efforts

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college oruniversity and demonstrated successful coaching experience at thecollegiate and/or professional level in a diverse setting
• A proven ability to promote inclusivity when recruiting highlyskilled student-athletes and have excellent interpersonal andcommunication skills, solid administrative abilities, and a strongcommitment to the academic and athletic success of thestudent-athlete
• The ability to interact successfully with a wide and culturallydiverse range of students and to work harmoniously with studentsand colleagues
• Current CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

• NCAA Division I Men's/Women's Cross Country and Track and Fieldcoaching experience
• Knowledge of various scouting ad video editing softwaresystems

Application A complete online applicationmust be received by electronic submission to be considered. Toapply, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html,choose full-time faculty, search for the position#563288, and provide the following requiredmaterials:

• cover letter in which you respond to the requiredqualifications
• curriculum vitae
• undergrad or graduate transcripts
• candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (nomore than 500 words):
  • Inclusive excellence is a strategic framework that recognizesthe importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in achievingorganizational success and high-quality learning and teaching. It'sa way of thinking and acting that integrates these values into allaspects of an institution, from curriculum and pedagogy torecruitment and hiring. Essentially, it means that excellence isnot just about achieving high standards, but also about ensuringthat all members of the community have the opportunity to thriveand contribute (Williams et al., 2005).
  • With the Inclusive Excellence Statement, we aim to learn aboutthe applicant's perspective on their past and present contributionsto and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diversestudent population. This statement should showcase the candidate'sprofessional experience, intellectual commitments, and/orwillingness to teach and create an academic environment supportiveof all students, including but not limited to those of diverseages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities,languages, religions, and sexual orientations.
  • Cal State Fullerton serves a student body that reflects therich cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic mosaic of SouthernCalifornia. Please provide concrete examples of how you, as afaculty member, will support our students in one or more of thefollowing areas, which fall under the areas of awareness andunderstanding, experience and commitment, and future plans.
    1. Your contributions (past, present, or future) to embeddingperspectives that are reflective of the student population intoyour teaching and/or scholarship.
    2. Your experience in service activities that are reflective of adiverse student population.
    3. Your experience and commitment to mentoring and providingopportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside theclassroom environment.
    4. Your experience integrating creative activities that areinclusive of the identities of our student body andcommunities.
• a list of three references with relevant contact information
• Finalists must submit three letters ofrecommendation. Please have these ready for the referents tosubmit. On the References page of the online application, enter theinformation and email addresses for three referents who willprovide confidential letters of reference for your application. Atthe appropriate time in the search process, they will receive anemail request with instructions on uploading the letter. You canverify that CSUF has received each letter by logging back into yourapplicant portal.

Please direct all questions about the position to: AthleticsBusiness Office at [e-mail]

Application Deadline To be assured fullconsideration, all application materials must be received by November 4, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is November 18,2026.

Compensation The Coaching Assistant12-month classification salary range is $6,288 to $7,658 per month. The anticipated hiring range is $6,288 per month. Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers frompaying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/oranother race or ethnicity for substantially similar work (https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).

CSUF Benefits An excellent comprehensivebenefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse,domestic partner, and access to campus child‐care; and adefined‐benefit retirement through the state system and optionaltax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description ofbenefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who firstbecome CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017, are subject to a10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.

Additional Information Multiple positionsmay be filled from this recruitment, depending on the strength ofthe applicant pool.

International Candidates California StateUniversity, Fullerton, is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, orfaculty positions.

For tenure-track faculty positions, California State University,Fullerton is currently not sponsoring H-1Bapplicants subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of CertainNonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Individuals inthe U.S. who hold a valid lawful nonimmigrant status visa can have a petition filed on their behalf to change their status to H-1Bwithout being subjected to the fee. For example, the fee does notapply to an H-1B petition filed by an individual presently in theU.S. who is an F-1, J-1, or O-1 status holder.

CSU Policies The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the CaliforniaChild Abuse and