Assistant Women's Soccer Coach

Overview

The Athletics Department at California State University, Bakersfield, a NCAA Division I institution, invites applications for a Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach (Coaching Assistant-12 Month). This is a non-tenured, part-time, temporary position.

• Position: Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach
• Type: Part-time, Temporary
• Academic Year: 2025/2026
• Available: February 2026
• Final date to receive applications: Accepting applications now. The position will remain open until filled.
• Location: Bakersfield
• Category: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Coach (Non-instructional Faculty), On-site (work in-person at business location)

• Ensure the effective teaching and instruction of all specific technical skill areas to student-athletes.
• Teach and instruct student-athletes in the sport, using the coach’s background and experience to determine beneficial instruction for the student-athlete and team.
• Develop team and individual strategies to maximize winning potential through on-court/field teaching and video instruction.
• Design instructional programs for the team and individual student-athletes and instruct them on how to implement a game plan as determined for each competition.
• Travel to events and evaluate potential student-athlete talent; correspond with all prospects via email, phone, and in-person conversations.
• Complete all necessary Compliance and Institutional documentation as required.
• Recruit student-athletes who meet University academic and athletic standards.
• Be responsible for overall performance of athletes’ academic progress by working closely with the academic support staff.
• Work with the NCAA Compliance Office to ensure programs and student-athletes comply with all rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
• Responsible for managing an annual budget including all necessary fiscal planning.
• Promote the program to the public including media, donors, the University community, and the general public to increase visibility and revenues for the program.

• Knowledge of NCAA Rules – strong working knowledge and understanding of all NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
• Sport Experience – extensive knowledge of individual and team skills with the ability to teach these skills.
• Recruiting – ability to evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes; maintain correspondence with a large number of prospects (email, letters, and phone).
• Academic Monitoring – ability to establish and monitor an academic system that ensures academic success for the student-athlete.
• Travel – ability to plan, organize and execute travel arrangements.
• Computer Skills – computer literacy.
• Communication Skills – high level of communication with student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, coaches, counselors, parents, and boosters in the community.
• Fundraising – ability to develop the sports community in areas of support and fundraising.
• Certification – NCAA Coaches Certification and 15 passenger van driving certification required upon hire.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education or two (2) or more years of coaching experience; NCAA Division I experience is preferred. A successful record of recruiting NCAA Division I student-athletes is preferred. Candidate must possess excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to interact with a large variety of constituents.

The full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) monthly salary range for this classification is $6,288-$7,658, in accordance with the CSU Unit 3 salary schedule.

This appointment is 0.50 FTE, equivalent to 20 hours per week (based on a 40-hour workweek), and salary will be prorated based on time base. At 0.50 FTE, the approximate monthly salary range is $3,144-$3,829. Actual salary is commensurate with education and experience.

A letter of application, resume, and three references. Position will remain open until filled.

• Background Check: A background check (including a criminal records check)…