Department of Athletics
Assistant Coach
Men's/Women's Cross Country and Track & Field
Fall 2026The Department of Athletics at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a Men's/Women's Cross Country and Track & Field Assistant Coach position, with an anticipated start in Fall 2026.
PositionThe Men's/Women's Cross Country and Track & Field program at California State University, Fullerton is a highly competitive program that competes in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference. The Assistant Coach position reports directly to the Head Coach and they assist with coaching in the program in addition to the following duties:
- Reports directly to the Head Men's/Women's Cross Country and Track & Field Coach
- Assist with coaching a highly competitive cross country and track and field program which competes in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference
- Committed to the academic goals of the University and follow the rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA and the Big West Conference
- Assist with recruitment of Division I quality student-athletes
- Assist with monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes
- Assist with day-to-day training of setting and defensive development
- Assist with general administrative duties
- Work in conjunction with the head coach regarding travel coordination, scheduling, and practice planning
- Take an active role in marketing Men's/Women's Cross Country and Track and Field on campus and within the community through public appearances and promotional efforts
Required Qualifications - A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and demonstrated successful coaching experience at the collegiate and/or professional level in a diverse setting
- A proven ability to promote inclusivity when recruiting highly skilled student-athletes and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, solid administrative abilities, and a strong commitment to the academic and athletic success of the student-athlete
- The ability to interact successfully with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and to work harmoniously with students and colleagues
- Current CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications - NCAA Division I Men's/Women's Cross Country and Track and Field coaching experience
- Knowledge of various scouting ad video editing software systems
ApplicationA complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html , choose full-time faculty, search for the position
#563288, and provide the following required materials:
- cover letter in which you respond to the required qualifications
- curriculum vitae
- undergrad or graduate transcripts
- candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words):
- Inclusive excellence is a strategic framework that recognizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in achieving organizational success and high-quality learning and teaching. It's a way of thinking and acting that integrates these values into all aspects of an institution, from curriculum and pedagogy to recruitment and hiring. Essentially, it means that excellence is not just about achieving high standards, but also about ensuring that all members of the community have the opportunity to thrive and contribute (Williams et al., 2005).
- With the Inclusive Excellence Statement, we aim to learn about the applicant's perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement should showcase the candidate's professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students, including but not limited to those of diverse ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, languages, religions, and sexual orientations.
- Cal State Fullerton serves a student body that reflects the rich cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic mosaic of Southern California. Please provide concrete examples of how you, as a faculty member, will support our students in one or more of the following areas, which fall under the areas of awareness and understanding, experience and commitment, and future plans.
- Your contributions (past, present, or future) to embedding perspectives that are reflective of the student population into your teaching and/or scholarship.
- Your experience in service activities that are reflective of a diverse student population.
- Your experience and commitment to mentoring and providing opportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside the classroom environment.
- Your experience integrating creative activities that are inclusive of the identities of our student body and communities.
- 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 the information and email addresses for three referents who will provide confidential letters of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive an email request with instructions 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: Athletics Business Office at athleticsbusiness@fullerton.edu
Application DeadlineTo be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by November 4, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is November 18, 2026.
CompensationThe Coaching Assistant 12-month classification salary range is $6,288 to $7,658 per month. The anticipated hiring range is $6,288 per month.
Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work ( https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm ).
CSUF BenefitsAn excellent comprehensive benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and access to campus child-care; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system and optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/ .
New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017, are subject to a 10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.
Additional InformationMultiple positions may be filled from this recruitment, depending on the strength of the applicant pool.
International CandidatesCalifornia State University, Fullerton, is not currently sponsoring any
new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.
For tenure-track faculty positions, California State University, Fullerton is currently
not sponsoring H-1B applicants subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Individuals in the U.S. who hold a valid lawful nonimmigrant status visa can have a petition filed on their behalf to change their status to H-1B without being subjected to the fee. For example, the fee does not apply to an H-1B petition filed by an individual presently in the U.S. who is an F-1, J-1, or O-1 status holder.
