Women's Soccer Assistant Coach

The California State University; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 35,087 - 42,731; Part time

Job summary

The California State University in Bakersfield seeks a Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach (12 Month, Part-time) for the academic year 2025/2026. The role requires effective coaching, assisting in planning, and recruiting student-athletes who meet academic and athletic standards.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and two years of collegiate coaching experience. A competitive salary range of $3,144–$3,829 per month is offered. Applications are open until filled, with priority by June 10, 2026.

Qualifications

• 2 years of collegiate soccer coaching experience.
• Demonstrated recruiting experience in a collegiate setting.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective coaching to student-athletes.
• Assist with program planning and practice scheduling.
• Develop strategies to maximize performance.
• Support game-day operations.
• Recruit student-athletes meeting academic standards.

Skills

Knowledge of NCAA rules

Extensive sports experience

Recruiting experience

Academic monitoring

Travel planning

Computer literacy

High communication skills

Fundraising abilities

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Position

Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach (Coaching Assistant – 12 Month). Part‑time, Temporary. Academic year 2025/2026. Salary range: $3,144–$3,829 per month (0.5 FTE).

Application Deadline

Priority consideration: applications must be received by June 10, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective coaching and instruction of technical skill areas to student‑athletes.
• Assist the Head Coach with program planning, practice scheduling, and team coordination.
• Develop team and individual strategies to maximize performance, including game‑plan instruction.
• Design and deliver instructional programs and videos for game preparation.
• Support game‑day operations: scouting reports, opponent analysis, and in‑game adjustments.
• Travel to events and evaluate talent, maintaining communication with prospects.
• Complete compliance and institutional documentation, working with the NCAA Compliance Office.
• Recruit student‑athletes who meet university academic and athletic standards.
• Monitor academic progress, coordinating with academic support staff.
• Assist in monitoring student‑athlete well‑being, coordinating with athletic training and support services.
• Manage the annual budget, including fiscal planning and bookkeeping.
• Coordinate equipment inventory and logistics.
• Promote the program to the public, media, donors, and the university community to increase visibility and revenue.
• Participate in community outreach and engagement activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance.
• Extensive sports experience; ability to teach individual and team skills.
• Recruiting experience, evaluating and comparing athletic talent.
• Academic monitoring, establishing and maintaining an academic system.
• Travel planning and execution.
• Computer literacy.
• High communication skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Fundraising and community development abilities.
• Must obtain NCAA Coaches Certification and 15‑passenger van driving certification upon hire.
• Ability to contribute to overall team strategy and program development.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to assist in multiple program operations.
• Collaborative teamwork within a coaching staff environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• At least two (2) years of collegiate soccer coaching experience.
• Demonstrated recruiting experience in a collegiate setting.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with diverse constituents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coaching experience at the NCAA Division I level.
• Recruiting experience with NCAA Division I student-athletes.

Compensation

The full‑time equivalent 1.0 FTE monthly salary is $6,288–$7,658 (Coaching Assistant‑12 months). For this part‑time (0.5 FTE) position, the monthly salary range is $3,144–$3,829, anticipated $3,144–$3,750.

Background Check

Background check (including criminal records) is required. Offer is conditional and may be rescinded if disqualifying information is discovered.

Education Code 89521

Applicants must disclose, after meeting minimum qualifications but before an offer, any final administrative or judicial decision concerning sexual harassment within the last seven years.

Authorization to Work

Employment is contingent upon U.S. residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

Cal State University, Bakersfield is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment. All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.