Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball

Position: Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball (Full-Time, 12-Month)

Effective Date: On or about April 6, 2026 (1-Year Appointment, Renewable)

Salary Range: The Coach (12-Month) classification salary is $93,960 to $153,252 per year (paid as 12 monthly payments). Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin March 30, 2026. Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled).

Long Beach State Athletics

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior athletic participation in Basketball
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including Black/African American, Latine/x, Native American/Indigenous, low-income, first-generation, and minoritized students.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and adherence to NCAA rules and regulations
• Experience in Basketball as a player or coach at the college level
• Demonstrated ability to assist with coaching and recruiting quality student-athletes
• Computer experience
• Public relations skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and excellent organizational skills
  
  

Duties

• Assist with the development and supervision of the student-athletes in the Women’s Basketball program
• Assist the program in accordance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I, Big West Conference, and University rules, regulations and policies
• Recruit student-athletes in accordance with NCAA regulations and academic standards, as well as University requirements
• Assist with scheduling nationally competitive teams in conjunction with the Head Coach
• Assist in the planning and coordinating of in-season practices, including team and individual workouts
• Assist in the planning and coordinating of out-of-season practices, including individual skill instruction and team workouts, focusing on the development of athletic skills to compete at the Division I level
• Assist in monitoring the academics of each of the Women’s Basketball student-athletes. Effectively communicate with Athletics Academic Advisor to ensure any academic concerns are being addressed.
• Assist with the planning and implementing of game plans, including development of scouting reports of opponents
• Assist with budgetary responsibilities including recruitment, team travel, and equipment
• Coordinate strength and conditioning program with assigned Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Complete all necessary compliance forms as required and/or requested by the Athletics Compliance Office in a timely manner
• Support all marketing activities of the Department of Athletics for the Women’s Basketball program.
• Participate in fund raising activities for the Women’s Basketball program and/or Department of Athletics
• Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, media, and friends of the university
• Perform computer related tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head Coach and Sport Supervisor
  
  

Required Documentation

• A letter of application addressing all required qualifications and any preferred qualifications
• Resume
• Three References (name, address, e-mail address, and telephone numbers)
• Finalist will be required to provide official transcript from institution awarding highest degree
  
  

Requests for information should be addressed to: Search Committee Chair, e-mail: BeachAthleticsemployment1@csulb.edu

Employment Requirements

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

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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

Pursuant to the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited effective January 1, 2022. By prohibiting employment outside of California, the CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approved and documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside of California.

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow the 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 and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. Additionally, per the CSU COVID19 Vaccination Policy, all faculty, staff, administrators, and students who are accessing campus facilities are recommended to receive immunization against COVID 19 but are not required to be vaccinated at this time. The systemwide COVID19 questions may be sent to fahr@csulb.edu.

CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race or ethnicity (including color or ancestry), nationality, religion or religious creed, gender (or sex), gender identity (including transgender), gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, age, veteran or military status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Title IX Employer.