Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Job no: 560786

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

Location: San Marcos

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Coach (Non-instructional Faculty)

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

• Term: 1-year term for AY 2026-2027
• Department: Athletics

California State University San Marcos is currently inviting applications for the position of Coaching Assistant, with the working title of Assistant Women's Basketball Coach.

Campus and Department Introduction

Come join our campus located in North San Diego County just 10 miles east of the beautiful Pacific coast and less than 40 miles north of downtown San Diego. California State University San Marcos was founded as the 20th campus in the California State University system, which now has 23 campuses. We are a rapidly growing, diverse university with a commitment to employee training and development. Enrollment at California State University San Marcos has grown to over 17,000 and we have more than 60,000 California State University San Marcos alumni. We seek to hire the most talented, inspiring and dedicated professionals available.


CSUSM Athletics is a member of NCAA Division II and our women's basketball team competes in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) conference.


Job Summary

The coaching assistant, who will have the working title of Assistant Women's Basketball Coach, will assist the head coach with the day-to-day operations of our successful NCAA Division II women's basketball program. This includes, but is not limited to, recruiting, preparation for practice and competition scheduling, team travel organization, assisting the head coach with the athletic scholarships process, compliance with all NCAA rules, and student-athlete welfare. The assistant coach will foster academic success work through retention and graduation of student-athletes.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor's degree
• Three years of women's basketball coaching experience
• Knowledge of NCAA compliance rules and regulations
• No NCAA major violations
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to maintain/obtain a California Driver's License and campus defensive driving certification
• Ability to maintain/obtain CPR, First Aid and AED certification
• Per the California State University's Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment

PREFERRED

• A master's degree
• Three years of NCAA DI or DII intercollegiate women's basketball coaching experience
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving a diverse campus community as it relates to coaching and, as applicable, service.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE, 12-month exempt position and is benefits eligible.

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $6,288 per full-time month.

The salary schedule information is available based on the following ranges:

• CSU Classification Salary Range Coaching Assistant - 12 mo: $6,288 - $7,658 per part-time or full-time month

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.


APPLICATION

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your completed faculty application
• Related resume
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on August 20, 2026.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.


California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and veteran or military status.


Per the California State University's Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.


The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.


This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or 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.


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. 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.


The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification.


Advertised: Aug 06 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: Aug 31 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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