Football - Assistant Coach

Football - Assistant Coach

Job No: 555482

Work Type: Staff

Location: Central California:
Fresno

Categories: Bargaining Unit:
Excluded, Job Search Category/Discipline:
Athletics, Appointment Type:
At-Will, Time Basis:
Full Time

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,500 - $11,000/month

• This is a full‑time, exempt position.

The Fresno State Athletic Corporation provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and sick and vacation time. A summary of benefit information can be found here (under Athletic Corporation header). Athletic Corporation employees are at-will.

Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting in the evaluation, recruitment, training and coaching of student‑athletes to compete successfully against the highest level of NCAA intercollegiate competition in a quality sports program. The Assistant Coach is held directly accountable for these general responsibilities related to the assigned sports program: assist with the overall management and administration of the assigned sports program, compliance with the budget of the program, and the recruiting, training and performance of student‑athletes, as assigned by the Head Coach.

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and policies
• Coaching philosophy and teaching concepts must be compatible with those of the Head Coach
• Ability to work cooperatively with coaches, staff, faculty, students and members of the community
• Ability and willingness to support the diversity and equity commitments of the department
• Commitment to academic integrity and compliance with University, conference and NCAA regulations

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year institution
• Experience coaching football at the collegiate level in the NFL, or other professional football league.
• Must be immediately eligible to obtain a State of California driver's license and must be able to comply with all university requirements pertaining to driving on university business. A background check of the candidate's driving record will be required.

Applications received by March 2, 2026
, will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click Apply Now to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following:
1) their most recent resume/vitae,
2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and
3) contact information for three professional references.

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi‑ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders…