Coaching Assistant - 2025 Pool

Apply now Job no: 550993 Work type: Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian) Location: Sacramento Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Full Time, Part Time, Time Varies, Coach (Non-instructional Faculty) POSITION TITLE: Assistant Coach Pool (all sports) DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The program of Intercollegiate Athletics is organized and conducted as an integral part of the total educational program of the University. Academic excellence and athletic accomplishments go hand in hand at Sacramento State. There are three separate and unique missions in this program: to contribute to the educational objectives of the University; to provide a healthy, competitive athletic experience to individual student-athletes; to serve as a public relations vehicle within the community. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics offers both academic courses and an intercollegiate athletics program. Academic courses offer the opportunity for individuals to gain knowledge and understanding in a particular area of expertise related to intercollegiate athletics. Sacramento State has made a strong commitment to the achievement of national excellence at the NCAA Division I level. It also is committed to maintaining an equitable program between men and women. Intercollegiate Athletics are members of the Big Sky, Big West, Western Athletic Conference, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation and American Athletic Conferences.

JOB DUTIES:

Responsibilities of Assistant Coaches at Sacramento State vary by sport and classification. These may include:

• Recruit academically and athletic ally qualified, full-time student-athletes to participate in the program.
• Plan, organize and facilitate the on-going development of practices, competitions and the athletic programming/activities of the program in order to build a cohesive and competitive program.
• Teach and lead student-athletes including a demonstrated ability to work with a diverse, academically selective student population.
• Promote student development activities that include team bonding and study program in support of academic progress and graduation of student-athletes.
• Maintain knowledge of, and compliance with, in accordance with NCAA, Conferences, and California State University, Sacramento rules and regulations.
• Work schedule will include evenings and weekends.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited institution of higher education or TWO (2) or more years of work experience coaching; 1-2+ years’ of experience coaching in sport applying to; Knowledge of NCAA Rules and regulations; Proven ability to establish good rapport and effective working relationships with student-athletes, administrators, faculty, staff and the community; Sound judgement, discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality; Knowledge of the respective sports' skills, strategies, and teaching progressions; Possession of a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record at the time of appointment. Before operating a vehicle on state business, the applicant must complete and sign the University’s vehicle use agreement; Ability to work during normal business hours, evenings, and weekends Demonstrated ability to advance the Athletic Department and University toward diversity and gender equity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1+ years’ of experience coaching given sport at the collegiate level; 1+ years’ of experience coaching given sport at the Division I level

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:

Applications will be reviewed as vacancies occur. Applicants will be asked to indicate which sport(s) they are qualified to coach. In addition,applicants must upload: A resume/CV Transcript showing highest degree earned This pool will be refreshed annually and applicants will be notified when to reapply each year in order to remain in consideration for any openings. Questions about specific sports, openings, or other details of being an assistant coach maybe directed to the Department of Athletics atView phone number on click.appcast.io.

OTHER SPECIFICS ABOUT THE POSITION:

Appointments will be made as one of two classifications (Coaching Specialist or Coaching Assistant) depending upon contract length and rate of pay. Regardless of classification, the working title of this position shall be Assistant Coach. Assistant Coach appointment is considered a FLSA exempt position that may qualify for full benefits and may have a less than full-time time-base. However, the number of hours worked per week throughout the period of employment will vary depending on needs of the department, and exempt employees do not receive overtime pay. Appointment is non-tenured and renewable annually dependent upon satisfactory performance, budget considerations, enrollment, and programmatic need. The full time salary range for the classifications are: Coaching Assistant: $5,507 - $7,658/month Coaching Specialist: $5,708 - $11,642/month As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning. To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page. Equal Employment Opportunity California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States. Jeanne Clery Campus Safety ActNotification: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics ofCleryAct crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at View email address on click.appcast.io . Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position. Effective May 2023, per theCSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Out of State Employment Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person. Eligibility Verification Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is a sponsoring agency ( ie. H-1-B Visa). Advertised: August 25, 2025 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Open Until Filled We will email you new jobs that match this search. Ok, we will send you jobs like this. The email address was invalid, please check for errors. The Department of Athletics invites applicants for assistant coaching positions in all sports. Applications will be reviewed as vacancies occur in individual sports. Applicants will be asked to indicate for which sport(s) they wish to be considered. Temporary Hiring Pools No temporary hiring pools currently available The Department of Athletics invites applicants for assistant coaching positions in all sports. Applications will be reviewed as vacancies occur in individual sports. Applicants will be asked to indicate for which sport(s) they wish to be considered. Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian) 1 Locations Northern California Categories Bargaining Unit #J-18808-Ljbffr California State University, Sacramento