Men's Basketball Assistant Coach

Men's Basketball Assistant Coach

The Athletics Department at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for the Men's Assistant Basketball Coach position with an appointment to begin Fall 2026.

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution, affirmative action, and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is firmly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. Individuals advancing the University's strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.

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The Men's Basketball program at California State University, Fullerton is a highly competitive program that competes in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference. The Assistant Men's Basketball Coach reports directly to the Men's Head Basketball Coach and they assist with coaching in this program in addition to the following duties:

• Assist with coaching a highly competitive men's basketball 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
• Assist with developing a plan for yearly implementation of offensive and defensive philosophies
• Know and abide by NCAA, University & Big West rules and regulations
• Scout and conduct statistical analysis of recruits and opponents
• Work harmoniously with the Strength & Conditioning Coach to assist and monitor student athletes' year-round training and conditioning development
• Work in conjunction with the head coach regarding travel coordination, scheduling, and practice planning
• Take an active role in marketing men's basketball on campus and within the community through public appearances and promotional efforts

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Three years of Division I collegiate Basketball 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
• Possession of excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA Division I 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 on-court coaching ability and skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• NCAA Division I Basketball 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 choose full-time faculty, search for the position 559663, 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 diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers. 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.
• A list of three references with relevant contact information

Finalists must submit three letters of recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to submit. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You can verify that CSUF has received each letter by logging back into your applicant portal.

Please direct all questions about the position to: Ashley Evans at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Application Deadline:

To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by July 20, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is Aug. 1, 2026.