NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Assistant Coach

California State University, Bakersfield; California; On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield’s Athletics Department invites applications for a Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach (Coaching Assistant -12 Month), a part-time, temporary position for the 2026/2027 year. The role supports the Head Coach in team management, player development, game strategy, and recruiting, while upholding NCAA regulations and budget responsibilities.

We seek candidates with coaching experience, college soccer knowledge, strong communication, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Two (2) or more years of work experience coaching.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with student-athletes from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to comply with NCAA, conference, University, and Athletics Department rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective teaching and instruction of all specific technical skill areas to student-athletes.
• This position teaches and instructs student-athletes in the sport and uses the coach’s background and experience to decide instruction which is most beneficial to the student-athlete and team.
• Develop team and individual strategies to have the greatest chance of winning within the sport, through on-court/field teaching and video instruction.
• Design instructional programs for the team and individual student athletes and instruct student-athletes on how to implement a game plan as determined for each competition.
• Travel to events and evaluate potential student-athlete talent, correspond with all prospects via email, phone, face to face conversations, etc.
• Complete all necessary Compliance and Institutional documentation as required.
• Recruit student-athletes who meet University academic and athletic standards.
• Responsible for overall performance of athletes’ academic progress by working closely with the academic support staff.
• Work with the NCAA Compliance Office to make sure programs and student-athletes are complying with all rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
• Responsible for successfully managing an annual budget including all necessary fiscal planning.
• Promote the program to the public including, media, donors, the University community, and the general public to increase visibility and revenues for the program.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Recruiting

Academic monitoring

Travel planning

Computer literacy

Fundraising

Leadership

Diversity collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Job description

California State University, Bakersfield’s Athletics Department invites applications for a Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach (Coaching Assistant -12 Month), a part-time, temporary position for the 2026/2027 year. The role supports the Head Coach in team management, player development, game strategy, and recruiting, while upholding NCAA regulations and budget responsibilities.

We seek candidates with coaching experience, college soccer knowledge, strong communication, and a commitment to