2026-2027 AY Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball (2 Positions) – Full-Time

Cal State LA’s Department of Athletics is hiring two full-time Assistant Coaches for the Men’s Basketball program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Reporting to the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach supports all facets of an NCAA Division II program in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing team and individual strategies through on-court instruction, player development, and video analysis to maximize competitive success.
• Provide instruction and mentorship to student-athletes to enhance athletic performance, teamwork, leadership, and personal development.
• Assist the Head Coach with practice planning, game preparation, strategy, recruiting efforts, program logistics, and daily operations.
• Support the academic success, retention, and overall well-being of student-athletes.
• Promote positive engagement with the university and community through outreach initiatives and program representation.
• Maintain compliance with NCAA, conference, and university policies and procedures.
• Travel evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight for recruiting and competition; duties may include demonstrating techniques, transporting equipment, and working in office, gymnasium, outdoor, and travel environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and demonstrated coaching experience in athletics, physical education, kinesiology, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
• Ability to instruct and develop student-athletes in a competitive collegiate basketball environment.
• Familiarity with video analysis software, scouting preparation, and basketball operations.
• Commitment to student-athlete academic success, equity, inclusion, and personal development.
• Must possess or obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification upon hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet university driver authorization requirements throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate coaching or playing experience at the NCAA, NAIA, or high school level.
• Demonstrated success recruiting prospective student-athletes and familiarity with NCAA recruiting practices.

Pay

Full-time equivalent salary range: $5,507 – $6,677 per month (academic-year classification). Initial salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About Cal State LA

Cal State LA is one of 22 campuses in the California State University system and is ranked number one in the U.S. for upward mobility. The university offers nationally recognized programs across science, the arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education, ethnic studies, and the humanities. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Cal State LA serves a highly diverse student body and is committed to equity, inclusion, and transformative education.

About the Athletics Department

The Department of Athletics sponsors 14 NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports and is a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). The department emphasizes academic achievement, competitive excellence, student-athlete well-being, and community engagement while upholding values of integrity, inclusion, leadership, and sportsmanship. Cal State LA Athletics has a tradition of success, including NCAA national championships, conference titles, and regional recognition.