Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

California State University

$75K — $91K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Three years of women's basketball coaching experience
  • Knowledge of NCAA compliance rules and regulations
  • No history of NCAA major violations
  • Strong communication skills
  • California Driver's License and campus defensive driving certification required
  • CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required

Responsibilities

  • Assist head coach with daily operations of NCAA Division II women's basketball program
  • Manage recruitment of student-athletes
  • Organize practice and competition schedules
  • Coordinate team travel logistics
  • Support head coach in athletic scholarship processes
  • Ensure compliance with all NCAA regulations
  • Foster academic success and retention of student-athletes

Benefits

  • Full-time, 12-month exempt position
  • Eligible for benefits
  • Position at a Hispanic Serving Institution
  • Opportunity to contribute to a diverse campus community
  • Association with a successful NCAA Division II program
Full Job Description
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

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.

Advertised: Aug 06 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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