CSUSM Recruitment
Location
San Marcos, California
Salary
$6,288 - $7,658 / MONTH
Assist the head coach with day-to-day operations of the NCAA Division II cross country and track & field programs. Responsibilities include recruiting, scheduling, travel organization, and ensuring student-athlete academic success and welfare.
Requires a bachelor's degree and three seasons of coaching experience in cross country or track & field. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
California State University San Marcos is currently inviting applications for the position of Coaching Assistant, with the working title of Cross Country/Track & Field Coaching Assistant.
Campus and Department Introduction
CSUSM Athletics is a member of NCAA Division II and our cross country and track & field teams competes in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) conference. The CCAA is a highly competitive conference.
The coaching assistant, who will have the working title of Assistant Cross Country/Track & Field Coach, will assist the head coach with the day-to-day operations of our successful NCAA Division II cross country/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 foster academic success through retention and graduation of student-athletes.
$6,288 - $7,658 per full-time month.
• CSU Classification
Coaching Assistant - 12 mo: $6,288 - $7,658 per part-time or full-time month
The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.
A review of applications will begin on July 22, 2026.
CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities [https://www.csusm.edu/facultyopportunities/index.html] for more information.
California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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 [https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest], 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.
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 CSU Executive Order 1083 [https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9022681/latest/]as 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. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification [https://www.csusm.edu/clery/annualreports.html].
Market context
In California, Cross Country/Track & Field Coaching Assistant roles are often in demand at schools that need support for training, meets, and athlete supervision. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for a bachelor’s degree, three seasons of coaching experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications. If you’re considering applying, confirm your coaching seasons and certification timeline early; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original job description faster.
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