San José State University·San Jose, California
The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in managing a Division I Track & Field program, focusing on recruiting, conditioning, and event-specific coaching. They are also responsible for budget management, fundraising, and ensuring the academic and personal well-being of student-athletes.
San José State University Athletics is an integral part of the University and exists to promote the common good through athletic competition by providing equitable opportunities for men and women to compete at the NCAA Division I level. The athletics program strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment emphasizing academics, compliance, student-athlete welfare, fair play, sportsmanship, and Spartan Pride. [https://sjsuspartans.com/]https://sjsuspartans.com/ [https://sjsuspartans.com/]
The Track & Field Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in organizing and managing all phases of a Division I Track & Field program, including recruiting coordination, fundraising, team travel, strength & conditioning, student-athlete academic monitoring, public speaking, competition scheduling, budget management, and community/donor relations.
Brief Description of Duties
Oversee the academic and personal well-being of student-athletes.
Assist in building a nationally competitive Division I program through successful recruiting and retention of high-level student-athletes.
Coordinate all recruiting activities.
Collaborate with Head Coach, Staff, Athletic Trainers, and Strength & Conditioning Coach to design both academic year (in-season and out-of-season) and summer conditioning programs.
Assist with coaching responsibilities which could include Men’s & Women’s Sprints, Hurdles, Relays, Multi Events and/or Distance events.
Assist with maintaining the track and field budget.
Collaborate with the equipment coordinator for gear purchases.
Responsible for team fundraising endeavors
Oversight of reconciliation of expenses and proposing purchases for the sports program.
Serve as a liaison to the broader (University) community, engaging in alumni, fundraising, and other key stakeholder activities.
Organize community service events for the team.
Must be committed to the academic goals of the university and follow the rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA and the Mountain West Conference
The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Successful NCAA or International Coaching experience or Elite International athletic experience.
Applicants must demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.
• Master’s degree & 3 years NCAA/DI track and field coaching experience.
To receive full consideration, applications should be received by August 7, 2026. (posted until filled)
Pursuant to California Education Code 89521, 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.
employees, including Unit 3 Coaches, must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.
SJSU recommends that all individuals who access any in-person University program or activity follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.
Athletic coach appointments are temporary by nature, expire at the end of the term stated and do not establish any future appointment rights. The position does not qualify for or lead to tenure but may be extended on an annual basis.
The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus.
Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Satisfactory completion of background and reference checks (including criminal records and prior employment) are required.
SJSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background and reference checks reveal disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.
Failure to satisfactorily complete the background and reference checks may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.
San José State University: Silicon Valley's Public University
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley — one of the most innovative and diverse regions in the world — San José State University [http://www.sjsu.edu/about/index.php] is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. The 2020 #1 Most Transformative University in the nation according to Money Magazine, San José State is an essential partner in the economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California. SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research funding and second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research, combined with world-class scholarship, student-centered learning opportunities, and experiential and interdisciplinary programs, allows SJSU to provide transformative opportunities that advance the public good locally and globally.
San José State enrolls more than 36,000 students — many are historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university’s commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San José State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and community can benefit from different and divergent cultural and identity perspectives.
San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. [https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf] The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.
Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf [https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf]. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu [uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu].
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and successful NCAA, international coaching, or elite international athletic experience. A master's degree and three years of NCAA Division I coaching experience are preferred.
Market context
In California, Track & Field Assistant Coach openings often draw candidates with collegiate or elite competition backgrounds, especially at programs that value proven athlete development. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a bachelor’s degree, with a master’s degree and Division I coaching experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight NCAA, international, or elite athletic experience.