Cross Country/Track & Field Coaching Assistant

Cross Country/Track & Field Coaching Assistant

• Term: 1-year term for AY 2026-2027
• Department: Athletics

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. 

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 17,000 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 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. 

• A bachelor’s degree
• Three seasons of cross country and/or track & field coaching experience
• 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

• A master's Degree
• Professional Certifications: Possession of USATF and/or USTFCCCA coaching certification(s)
• Knowledge of NCAA compliance rules and regulations
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus community as it relates to coaching and, as applicable, service.