Coaching Assistant Pool AY 2025/26

Company: California State University San Marcos
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Coaching Assistant Pool Position: Coaching Assistant - 12 Month Term or AY: Varies Department: Athletics The Department of Athletics at California State University San Marcos accepts applications on an on-going basis for our coaching assistant pool to be used for emergency hires throughout the academic year. Applicant pools are used to fill short-term temporary positions across our campus with the possibility of rehiring. Appointments may last from one day to a whole semester. This applicant pool may be used to fill vacant positions on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Applications in this pool ad will only be good for the current academic year. This pool will be closed effective May 31st. If you wish to be considered for the next academic year, you will need to apply to the new pool as it becomes available by June 15th. 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 70,000 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 intercollegiate athletics teams compete in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) conference. The CCAA is a highly competitive conference made up of twelve California State Universities and UC Merced. Job Summary The coaching assistant will assist the head coach with the day-to-day operations with one of our successful NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletics programs, or by working as a Sports Performance or Cheer Coach. 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 coaching assistant will work with the academic support services staff in fostering academic success for all student-athletes including graduation rates and retention of student-athletes. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 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 bachelor's degree 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: 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: Related resume Contact information for three current references Letter of interest Timeline: Applications are accepted and reviewed as needed, on an on-going basis through the 2025-2026 academic year. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is designated as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery crime incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director. The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups. CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was 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. 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. 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. 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 in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised December 22, 2020 as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon execution of an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect form. Signing the form is a prerequisite to employment and failure to sign will result in any offer of employment being withdrawn.

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