2025-26 Assistant Coach Pool (all intercollegiate sports) Intercollegiate Athletics

California State University System • Chico, CA

110d • $6,288 - $11,642

About The Position

Chico State Athletics is collecting application materials for a pool of Assistant Coaches with positions available as determined by need during the 2025-26 academic year. Appointments are non-tenured and renewable annually dependent upon satisfactory performance, budget considerations, enrollment, and programmatic need. Appointments will be made as one of two classifications (Coaching Specialist or Coaching Assistant) depending upon contract length and rate of pay. Regardless of classification, the working title of this position shall be Assistant Coach. An Assistant Coach appointment may be an FLSA exempt position depending on job duties. Assistant Coach appointments may qualify for full benefits and may have a less than full-time time-base. However, the number of hours worked per week throughout the period of employment will vary depending on needs of the department, and exempt employees do not receive overtime pay. Appointment is non-tenured and renewable annually dependent upon satisfactory performance, budget considerations, enrollment, and programmatic need.

Requirements

• 1 year experience coaching the sport applying for.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the respective sports' skills, strategies, and teaching progressions.
• Strength and Conditioning applicants must possess current professional license.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and a safe driving record at the time of appointment.
• Ability to maintain/obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
• Ability to work during normal business hours, evenings, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 1+ years of experience coaching given sport at a NCAA institution preferred.
• Bilingual candidates will be given preference.

Responsibilities

• Recruit academically and athletically qualified, full-time student-athletes to participate in the program.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate the on-going development of practices, competitions, and the athletic programming/activities of the program in order to build a cohesive and competitive program.
• Teach and lead student-athletes, including a demonstrated ability to work with a diverse, academically selective student population.
• Promote student development activities that include team bonding and a study program in support of academic progress and graduation of student-athletes.
• Maintain knowledge of, and compliance with, in accordance with NCAA, Conferences, and California State University, Chico rules and regulations.
• Work schedule will include evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
• Sick leave.
• Vacation.
• Health insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees