Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swim and Dive Coach

About the role

The Athletics Department at California State University, Bakersfield, a NCAA Division I institution, invites applications for a Men’s and Women’s Swimming Assistant Coach. This is a non-tenured position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective teaching and instruction of all specific technical skill areas to student-athletes.
• Develop team and individual strategies to have the greatest chance of winning within the sport, through on-court/field teaching and video instruction.
• Design instructional programs for the team and individual student athletes and instruct student-athletes on how to implement a game plan as determined for each competition.
• Travel to events and evaluate potential student athlete talent, correspond with all prospects via email, phone, face to face conversations, etc.
• Complete all necessary Compliance and Institutional documentation as required.
• Recruit student-athletes who meet University academic and athletic standards.
• Responsible for overall performance of athletes’ academic progress by working closely with the academic support staff.
• Work with the NCAA Compliance Office to make sure programs and student-athletes are complying with all rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
• Responsible for successfully managing an annual budget including all necessary fiscal planning.
• Promote the program to the public including, media, donors, the University community, and the general public to increase visibility and revenues for the program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited institution of higher education or TWO (2) or more years of work experience coaching, NCAA Division I experience is preferred.
• A successful record of recruiting NCAA Division I student-athletes is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NCAA Rules - This position shall have a strong working knowledge and understanding of all NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
• Sport Experience - Extensive knowledge of individual and team skills with the ability to teach these skills.
• Recruiting - The ability to evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes. Maintain correspondence with a large number of prospects: e-mail, letters, and phone.
• Academic Monitoring - The ability to establish and monitor an academic system that ensures academic success for the student-athlete.
• Travel - The ability to plan, organize and execute travel arrangements.
• Computer Skills - This position is expected to have computer literacy.
• Communication Skills - This position is expected to have a high level of communication skills with student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, their coaches, counselors, parents, and boosters in the community.
• Fundraising - The ability to develop the sports community in the areas of support and fundraising.

Skills

• Knowledge of NCAA Rules - This position shall have a strong working knowledge and understanding of all NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
• Sport Experience - Extensive knowledge of individual and team skills with the ability to teach these skills.
• Recruiting - The ability to evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes. Maintain correspondence with a large number of prospects: e-mail, letters, and phone.
• Academic Monitoring - The ability to establish and monitor an academic system that ensures academic success for the student-athlete.
• Travel - The ability to plan, organize and execute travel arrangements.
• Computer Skills - This position is expected to have computer literacy.
• Communication Skills - This position is expected to have a high level of communication skills with student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, their coaches, counselors, parents, and boosters in the community.
• Fundraising - The ability to develop the sports community in the areas of support and fundraising.

Benefits

This position does not offer benefits.

Pay

The full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) monthly salary range for this classification is $6,288-$7,658, in accordance with the CSU Unit 3 salary schedule. This appointment is 0.25 FTE, which is the equivalent of 10/40 hours per week. Salary will be prorated based on time base. At 0.25 FTE, the approximate monthly salary range is $1,572-$1,914.50. Anticipated Hiring Range: $1,572-$1,583 monthly. Actual salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

This position is part-time, temporary, and Academic Year: 2025/2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Contact

Stanzi McGowan
Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations
e-mail: cmcgowan4@csub.edu