Mens and Womens Diving 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 Diving Coach. This is a non-tenured, part-time, temporary position available Spring 2026. As part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the assistant coach will play a vital role in supporting the head coach in all aspects of team management, player development, game strategy, and recruiting efforts. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our program while fostering a positive and competitive team culture.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of NCAA Rules: 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: Ability to evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes; maintain correspondence with a large number of prospects via email, letters, and phone.
• Academic Monitoring: Ability to establish and monitor an academic system that ensures academic success for the student-athletes.
• Travel: Ability to plan, organize and execute travel arrangements.
• Computer Skills: Computer literacy expected.
• Communication Skills: High level of communication skills with student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, their coaches, counselors, parents, and boosters in the community.
• Fundraising: Ability to develop the sports community in the areas of support and fundraising.

Major Job Duties

• Ensure the effective teaching and instruction of all specific technical skill areas to student-athletes; teach and instruct student-athletes in the sport and use background and experience to decide instruction most beneficial to the student-athlete and team.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• This position, along with all coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of our intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of our university.
• Candidate must possess excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a large variety of constituents.

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 0.50 FTE (20/40 hours per week). At 0.50 FTE, the approximate monthly salary range is $3,144-$3,829. Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,144-$3,166 monthly. Actual salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Application

Please apply online at the CSUB Careers site (https://careers.csub.edu/en-us/listing/). Position will remain open until filled.

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

Additional Requirements

• Upon hire, a NCAA Coaches Certification and 15 passenger van driving certification is required.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.
• Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years, only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
• Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• CSUB is not a sponsoring agency for Lecturer / Faculty Coaching positions and is not an E-Verify employer.
• The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. The person will also have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or exploitation, dating or domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation under the CSU Interim Nondiscrimination Policy.

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