Men's Soccer Assistant Coach

Role Overview

California State University, Bakersfield’s Athletics Department, an NCAA Division I program, is hiring a part-time, temporary Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach for the 2026/2027 academic year, with availability starting in Summer 2026. This is a non-tenure-track appointment within the Coaching Assistant - 12 Month classification.

Position Purpose

The assistant coach will support the head coach in leading the men’s soccer program. The role includes helping with player development, team planning, recruiting, compliance, academic support, travel coordination, and the overall day-to-day operation of the program. The position also carries responsibility for upholding the integrity and reputation of both the athletics department and the university.

Core Duties

• Teach technical soccer skills and provide instruction that best supports individual athletes and the team.
• Help shape team and individual game plans through field coaching and video-based analysis.
• Create training and instructional plans for student-athletes and guide them on executing competition strategies.
• Travel to competitions and recruiting events, and assess prospective student-athletes.
• Maintain contact with recruits through email, phone calls, letters, and in-person conversations.
• Prepare required compliance and institutional paperwork.
• Recruit student-athletes who meet both academic and athletic standards.
• Work with academic support staff to monitor student-athletes’ academic progress.
• Coordinate with NCAA compliance staff to ensure adherence to all applicable rules and regulations.
• Assist in managing the annual budget with proper fiscal planning.
• Represent and promote the program to the media, donors, campus community, and the general public to strengthen visibility and revenue.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The role calls for a strong grasp of NCAA compliance requirements, deep understanding of soccer skills and teaching methods, the ability to assess athletic talent, and experience supporting academic success for student-athletes. Strong computer literacy, travel planning ability, fundraising awareness, and excellent communication with athletes, families, coaches, counselors, and boosters are also important.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 2 years of coaching-related work experience.
• Proven ability to work effectively with student-athletes from varied backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow NCAA, conference, university, and athletics department rules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior coaching or playing experience at the NCAA Division I level in soccer.
• Experience recruiting prospective student-athletes in a collegiate environment, ideally Division I.
• Solid working knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations.

Compensation

The full-time equivalent monthly pay range for this classification is $6,288 to $7,658. Since this is a 0.50 FTE appointment, equivalent to 20 of 40 hours per week, the salary is prorated. The expected monthly pay range at 0.50 FTE is approximately $3,144 to $3,829. The anticipated hiring range is $3,144 to $3,829 per month, with final pay based on education and experience.

Application Details

For priority review, applications must be submitted by July 13, 2026. The posting will remain open until the role is filled.

Employment Conditions

• A background screening, including a criminal records check, must be completed successfully.
• Employment offers are conditional and may be withdrawn if disqualifying information is found or if information was knowingly omitted or falsified.
• Applicants will need to disclose any final administrative or judicial finding of sexual harassment within the past seven years after being found minimally qualified and before any offer is extended.
• Final-stage candidates must sign a release allowing current and/or former employers to share substantiated misconduct information with the university.
• Employment is subject to proof of U.S. residence and authorization to work in the United States.
• The university does not sponsor temporary positions and is not an E-Verify employer.
• This position is a mandated reporter under California law and must comply with child abuse/neglect reporting requirements.
• The employee must also report discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or exploitation, dating or domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation to the Campus Title IX Officer as required by policy.

Additional Notices

The university provides annual Clery Act crime statistics and campus safety information covering campus locations and certain off-campus properties. A daily log of offenses is available through the Department of Public Safety/University Police. The institution also states that its programs and employment practices are open to all individuals and provide equal opportunity without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment, consistent with state and federal civil rights laws and university policy. The university further describes its commitment to an inclusive, respectful, and diverse community that supports student success through dialogue, mentorship, support services, and equitable access to opportunity.

Contact

Adam Grant, Men’s Soccer Head Coach

Email: agrant8@csub.edu