Men's Basketball Assistant Coach

About the role

The Athletics Department at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for the Men’s Assistant Basketball Coach position with an appointment to begin Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

• Aid in coaching a highly competitive men’s basketball program which competes in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference
• Aid in recruiting Division I quality student-athletes
• Aid in monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes
• Aid in developing a plan for yearly implementation of offensive and defensive philosophies
• Know and abide by NCAA, University & Big West rules and regulations
• Scout and conduct statistical analysis of recruits and opponents
• Work harmoniously with the Strength & Conditioning Coach to assist and monitor student athletes’ year-round training and conditioning development
• Work in conjunction with the head coach regarding travel coordination, scheduling, and practice planning
• Take an active role in marketing men’s basketball on campus and within the community through public appearances and promotional efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Three years of Division I collegiate Basketball coaching experience or 4 years playing experience at the NCAA Division I level and 5 years coaching at the high school, club or non-Division I NCAA level, or equivalent
• Proven ability to recruit highly skilled student-athletes and a demonstrated commitment to their satisfactory academic progress
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA Division I rules and regulations
• Ability to interact successfully with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and to work harmoniously with students and colleagues
• Demonstrated competitive on-court coaching ability and skills

Preferred Qualifications

• NCAA Division I Basketball coaching experience and knowledge of various scouting and video editing software systems

Application

A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html, choose full-time faculty, search for the position 559663, and provide the following required materials:

• Cover Letter in which the applicant addresses: Qualifications for the position, Desire to work at California State University, Fullerton, Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence
• Resume
• List of three references with relevant contact information

Contact Information

To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by July 20, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is Aug. 1, 2026. The College and Department is housed in the Athletics Department under the Division of Student Affairs. The classification for this position is Coaching Specialist and is in the faculty bargaining unit. This is a 12-month, full time position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. CSU Fullerton offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package which includes health/vision/dental plans and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system. For a detailed description of faculty benefits go to: http://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/. CSU Policies The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Notice of Non-Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator (https://www.fullerton.edu/civilrights/index.html#box5).