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2026-27 Coach Pool (all intercollegiate sports) Intercollegiate Athletics

California State University, Chico · Chico, CA · 1 mo ago
OTHR$6k–$7k/moTemporary

About the role

Chico State Athletics is collecting application materials for a pool of Coaches with positions available as determined by need during the 2026–27 academic year. Appointments are non-tenured and renewable annually dependent upon satisfactory performance, budget considerations, enrollment, and programmatic need. Appointments will be made as one of two classifications (Coaching Specialist or Coaching Assistant) depending upon contract length and rate of pay. A Coach appointment may be an FLSA exempt position depending on job duties. Coach appointments may qualify for full benefits and may have a less than full-time time-base. The number of hours worked per week throughout the period of employment will vary depending on needs of the department; exempt employees do not receive overtime pay.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 1 year experience coaching the sport applying for
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
  • Knowledge of the respective sports’ skills, strategies, and teaching progressions
  • Strength and Conditioning applicants must possess current professional license
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record at the time of appointment; campus defensive driving certification required before operating a state vehicle
  • Ability to maintain or obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification
  • Ability to work during normal business hours, evenings, and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • 1+ years of experience coaching the given sport at an NCAA institution

Responsibilities

  • Recruit academically and athletically qualified, full-time student-athletes
  • Plan, organize, and facilitate practice, competition, and athletic programming
  • Teach and lead student-athletes, including working with a diverse, academically selective population
  • Monitor academic progress, eligibility, and assist in creating success plans
  • Promote student development activities (team bonding, study programs)
  • Maintain compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations
  • Enforce policies; maintain accurate recruiting and practice logs; report violations
  • Coordinate team travel, hotel bookings, meals, and itineraries
  • Inventory, maintain, and distribute athletic gear and uniforms
  • Support financial tracking, expense reports, and purchasing requests
  • Collaborate on setup, operations, and teardown for home competitions
  • Manage practice times and game schedules with facilities staff and other teams
  • Monitor facility conditions, report repairs or safety concerns
  • Participate in community service, youth camps, and fundraising
  • Contribute to team branding via social content, newsletters, or interviews
  • Maintain strong ties with former players and supporters
  • Work schedule includes evenings and weekends

Salary

  • Lecturer A/2 Full-Time Equivalent: $5,507 – $6,677 per month
  • Lecturer B/3 Full-Time Equivalent: $6,221 – $13,224 per month
  • Lecturer C/4 Full-Time Equivalent: $6,825 – $14,523 per month
  • Lecturer D/5 Full-Time Equivalent: $8,593 – $15,211 per month
  • Anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience; most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank

Benefits

  • Qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible)
  • Sick leave, vacation, and health insurance available

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