Head Coach Cross Country and Track & Field

Details

Posted: 05-May-26

Location: San Marcos, California

Type: Full-time

Salary: $7,830 per full-time month

Categories

Coaching

Coaching - Cross Country

Coaching - Track & Field

Sector

Collegiate Sports

Salary Details

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience: This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE, 12-month exempt position and is benefits eligible. Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,830 per full-time month CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,168 - $6,946 per full-time month

Required Education

4 Year Degree

Internal Number: 557233

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 22 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 70,000 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 compete in the highly competitive California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) conference.

Job Summary

The coach, who will have the working title of Head Coach Cross Country/Track & Field, will lead the day-to-day operations of our successful NCAA Division II cross country and track & field teams. This includes, but is not limited to, recruiting, preparation of practice and competition schedules, team travel organization, the athletic scholarships process, compliance with all NCAA bylaws, and student-athlete welfare. The coach will foster academic success through retention and graduation of student-athletes.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three years of paid NCAA DI or NCAA DII cross country and/or track & field intercollegiate coaching experience
• Knowledge of NCAA compliance rules and regulations
• No major NCAA 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
  
  

Preferred

• NCAA head coaching experience in Cross Country and/or Track & Field
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving a diverse campus community as it relates to coaching and, as applicable, service.
  
  

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About California State University San Marcos

Building on an innovative 30-year history, California State University San Marcos is a forward-focused institution, dedicated to preparing future leaders, building great communities and solving critical issues. Located on a 304-acre hillside overlooking the city of San Marcos, the University is just a short distance from some of Southern California’s best beaches and an hour from the U.S.-Mexico border. CSUSM enrollment is over 16,000 and the university is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. California State University San Marcos is located in northern San Diego County and offers beautiful beaches, an hour drive to the mountains and desert, a downtown nightlife, world-class shopping, and more all within a short trip from campus!

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