Athletics - Assistant Cross Country/Track & Field Coach

Assistant Men's and Women's Cross Country / Track and Field Coach

• Position : Coaching Assistant - 12 Month
• Term : 1-year term for AY 2024-2025
• Department : Athletics

California State University San Marcos is currently inviting applications for the position of Coaching Assistant, with the working title of Assistant Track & Field Coach.

Campus and Department Introduction

Come join our campus located in North San Diego County just 10 miles east of the beautiful Pacific coast and less than 40 miles north of downtown San Diego.

California State University San Marcos was founded as the 20th campus in the California State University system, which now has 23 campuses.

We are a rapidly growing, diverse university with a commitment to employee training and development. Enrollment at California State University San Marcos has grown to over 16,000 and we have more than 60,000 California State University San Marcos alumni.

We seek to hire the most talented, inspiring and dedicated professionals available.

CSUSM Athletics is a member of NCAA Division II and our Track & Field teams competes in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) conference.

The CCAA is a highly competitive conference made up of twelve California State Universities.

Job Summary

The coaching assistant will assist the head coach with the day-to-day operations of our successful NCAA Division II Track & Field programs.

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 work with the academic support services staff in fostering academic success for all student-athletes including graduation rates and retention of student-athletes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree
• One year of track & field 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

Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and / or intercultural competence with diverse groups that relates to coaching responsibilities.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience : This is a part-time, .50 FTE, 12-month exempt position and is benefits eligible.

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range : $5,714 per full-time month
• CSU Classification Salary Range : $5,714 - $7,293 per full-time month

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 May 29, 2024; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is designated as a Campus Security Authority.

Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery crime incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education.

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California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community.

We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

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.

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks.

An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in in as a condition of employment.

An offer of employment is contingent upon execution of an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect form.

Signing the form is a prerequisite to employment and failure to sign will result in any offer of employment being withdrawn.

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