Part Time Coach Pool (2025-2026)

California State University; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton is seeking a Temporary Assistant Coach for the 2025-2026 academic year. The role involves coaching, recruiting, and ensuring student-athletes' academic progress. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree and relevant coaching experience. The position is part-time and requires availability on short notice.

Qualifications

• Three years of Division I collegiate coaching experience or equivalent.
• Proven ability to recruit highly skilled student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coaching a highly competitive NCAA Division I program.
• Lead and coordinate training and practice sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Scouting Software

Video Editing Software

Job description

Department of Athletics
Temporary Assistant Coach
Academic Year 2025-2026

The Department of Athletics at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a pool of part-time Coaches that the department can draw on as necessary. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available.

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE APPOINTMENT PERIOD. APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Position
California State University, Fullerton, is a highly competitive, minority-serving institution and our sport programs competes in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference. Temporary Assistant Coaches report directly to the Head Coach of the program that they are brought on to perform the following duties:

• Assist with coaching a highly competitive program which competes in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference
• Assist with recruiting Division I quality student-athletes
• Assist with monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes
• Lead, monitor, and coordinate training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained
• Know and abide by NCAA, University, and Big West rules and regulations
• Work in conjunction with the head coach regarding travel coordination, scheduling, and practice planning
• Scout and conduct statistical analysis of recruits and opponents
• Work closely with Athletics administration and staff in regards to program responsibilities and policy compliance
• Take an active role in marketing the program on campus and within the community through public appearances, fundraising and promotional efforts
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three years of Division I collegiate coaching experience or 4 years playing experience at the NCAA Division I level and 5 years coaching at the high school, club or non-Division I NCAA level, or equivalent
• Proven ability to recruit highly skilled student-athletes and a demonstrated commitment to their satisfactory academic progress
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations
• Ability to interact successfully with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and to work harmoniously with students and colleagues
• Demonstrated competitive coaching ability and skills

Preferred Qualifications

• NCAA Division I coaching experience and knowledge of various scouting and video editing software systems.

Application
A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php, choose part-time faculty, search for the position 548300, and provide the following required materials:

• Cover Letter in which the applicant addresses:
  • Qualifications for the position
  • Desire to work at California State University, Fullerton
• Resume
• Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence
  
  • This statement provides the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement aims to showcase the candidate's professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students. This statement aims to help the department identify candidates with professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help CSUF contribute to its mission in these areas. The statement shall address one or more of the following criteria:
  • The candidate has acquired knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty in higher education.
  • The candidate has experience in and is committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations in higher education.
  • The candidate has experience in and is committed to teaching and/or mentoring underrepresented students in a higher education environment.
  • The candidate has experience integrating underrepresented populations and communities into scholarly and creative activities.

Three references with relevant contact information

Please direct all questions about the position to Ashley Lowery at [e-mail] or call 657‐278‐3842.

Compensation
The Temporary Assistant Coach classification salary range is $6,288 to $7,658 per month.
Anticipated hiring salary depending on experience and qualifications is $6,288 per month.

The full-time monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the time base assigned.

Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work (https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).

CSUF Benefits
An appointee may be eligible for benefits if appointed at least half-time for more than six months. For a description of potential of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

Additional Information
California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency (i.e. H1-B Visas) for this position.

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

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Notice of Non-Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator (http://www.fullerton.edu/titleix/about/notice.php).

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. It requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the State of California