Department of Athletics
Assistant Coach Sports Performance
Summer 2025

The Department of Athletics at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a Sports Performance Assistant Coach position with an anticipated appointment to begin Summer 2025.

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution, with a Hispanic-Serving Institution designation, and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is firmly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. Individuals advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position
Under the general direction of the Director of Sports Performance, the Assistant Director of Sports Performance is responsible for the implementation of the athletics performance enhancement programs for Division I athletic teams. They will provide leadership and oversight of all aspects of the Sports Performance program, including the following duties:

• Assist with the implementation of the sports performance program to enhance athletic performance for Division I athletic teams
• Coordinate with coaching staff of Division I athletic teams to implement a safe and effective pre-season, in-season and off-season sport-specific performance programs
• Instruct, monitor, and educate all student-athletes regarding proper resistance training techniques
• Communicate and work in partnership with sports medicine personnel to provide an integrated program of injury mitigation, reconditioning, and performance training
• Assist with the daily operation of the weight room, including scheduling, inventory, maintenance, and purchasing of new equipment
• Assist with the develop and implementation of policies and procedures for risk management, appropriate supervision, record keeping, evaluation, and maintenance
• Assist with supervising Sports Performance staff
• Attend practices and competitions as requested
• Work with the Director of Sports Performance to establish strategic partnerships to enhance the Sports Performance center
• Know and abide by NCAA, University, & Big West rules and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science or a related field
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) certification
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications
• Two years of relevant coaching experience in the field of strength and conditioning and/or sports performance
• Demonstrated commitment to successfully work with a diverse campus community
• Ability to motivate student-athletes to perform at their optimal level
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of and adherence to NCAA rules and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science or a related field
• Preferred Experience utilizing GPS, Force Platforms, Linear Position Transducers (VBT), Heart Rate, Athlete Management Systems and other related technology to plan, monitor, communicate and enhance the training and performance of student-athletes

Application Procedure
A complete on‐line application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php, choose full-time faculty, search for position #548933, and provide the following required materials:

• Cover Letter in which the applicant addresses:
  • Qualifications for the position
  • Desire to work at California State University, Fullerton
• Resume
• Candidate Statement on Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
  • This statement provides the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers. This statement aims to help the department identify candidates with professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help CSUF contribute to its mission in these areas. The statement shall address one or more of the following criteria:
    1. The candidate has acquired knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty in higher education.
    2. The candidate has experience in and is committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations in higher education.
    3. The candidate has experience in and is committed to teaching and/or mentoring underrepresented students in a higher education environment.
    4. The candidate has experience integrating underrepresented populations and communities into scholarly and creative activities.
• A list of three references with relevant contact information
  • Finalists will be required to have three letters of recommendation submitted. Please have these ready for the referents to submit. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUF by logging back into your applicant portal.

Please direct all questions about the position to: Ashley Evans at aslowery@fullerton.edu or call 657-278-3842.

Application Deadline
To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by June 24th, 2025. Review of applications may continue until the position is filled. 

Additional Information

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

Compensation
The Coaching Assistant 12-Month/Sports Performance Assistant Coach classification salary range is $6,288 to $7,658 monthly (12 monthly payments). The anticipated hiring range is $6,288 per month. 

Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work (https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm). 

CSUF Benefits
An excellent comprehensive benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and access to campus child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state system and optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

CSU Policies
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‐disclose.

Notice of Non-Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator (https://www.fullerton.edu/titleix/about/notice.php)