2026-27 Coach Pool (all intercollegiate sports) Intercollegiate Athletics

Online Employment System • Chico, CA

16h • $5,507 - $15,211

About The Position

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 22-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 14,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students. Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Chico State Athletics is collecting application materials for a pool of Coaches with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 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. A Coach appointment may be an FLSA exempt position depending on job duties. 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.
• Before operating a vehicle on state business, the applicant must complete campus defensive driving certification.
• 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.

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.
• Monitor academic progress, eligibility, and assist in creating success plans for student-athletes.
• 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.
• Enforce NCAA, conference, and institutional policies; maintain accurate recruiting and practice logs; report violations promptly.
• Assist with coordinating team travel, hotel bookings, meals, and itineraries.
• Help inventory, maintain, and distribute athletic gear and uniforms.
• Support financial tracking and submission of expense reports and purchasing requests.
• Collaborate with athletic staff on setup, operations, and teardown for home competitions, including benches, scoreboards, and warm-up logistics.
• Help manage practice times and game schedules in coordination with facilities staff and other athletic teams.
• Monitor facility conditions, report repairs or safety concerns, and help ensure readiness for practices and games.
• Help manage practice times and game schedules in coordination with facilities staff and other athletic teams.
• Participate in community service, youth camps, and fundraising efforts.
• Contribute to team branding efforts via social content, newsletters, or interviews.
• Help maintain strong ties with former players and supporters of the program.
• Work schedule will include evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• This position may qualify for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
• California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time