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POSITION TITLE: Assistant Coach Pool (all sports)

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The program of Intercollegiate Athletics is organized and conducted as an integral part of the total educational program of the University. Academic excellence and athletic accomplishments go hand in hand at Sacramento State. There are three separate and unique missions in this program: to contribute to the educational objectives of the University; to provide a healthy, competitive athletic experience to individual student-athletes;

to serve as a public relations vehicle within the community.

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics offers both academic courses and an intercollegiate athletics program. Academic courses offer the opportunity for individuals to gain knowledge and understanding in a particular area of expertise related to intercollegiate athletics.

Sacramento State has made a strong commitment to the achievement of national excellence at the NCAA Division I level. It also is committed to maintaining an equitable program between men and women. Intercollegiate Athletics are members of the Big Sky,

Big West, Western Athletic Conference, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation and American Athletic Conferences.



Job Duties

Responsibilities of Assistant Coaches at Sacramento State vary by sport and classification. These may include:

• Recruit academically and athletic ally qualified, full-time student-athletes to participate in the program.
• Plan, organize and facilitate the on-going development of practices, competitions and the athletic programming/activities of the program in order to build a cohesive and competitive program.
• Teach and lead student-athletes including a demonstrated ability to work with a diverse, academically selective student population.
• Promote student development activities that include team bonding and study program in support of academic progress and graduation of student-athletes.
• Maintain knowledge of, and compliance with, in accordance with NCAA, Conferences, and California State University, Sacramento rules and regulations.
• Work schedule will include evenings and weekends.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited institution of higher education or TWO (2) or more years of work experience coaching;
• 1-2+ years’ of experience coaching in sport applying to;
• Knowledge of NCAA Rules and regulations;
• Proven ability to establish good rapport and effective working relationships with student-athletes, administrators, faculty, staff and the community;
• Sound judgement, discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Knowledge of the respective sports' skills, strategies, and teaching progressions;
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record at the time of appointment. Before operating a vehicle on state business, the applicant must complete and sign the University’s vehicle use agreement;
• Ability to work during normal business hours, evenings, and weekends
• Demonstrated ability to advance the Athletic Department and University toward diversity and gender equity.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years’ of experience coaching given sport at the collegiate level;
• 1+ years’ of experience coaching given sport at the Division I level

Applicant Instructions

Applications will be reviewed as vacancies occur. Applicants will be asked to indicate which sport(s) they are qualified to coach. In addition, applicants must upload:

• A cover letter
• A resume/CV
• Transcript showing highest degree earned

This pool will be refreshed annually and applicants will be notified when to reapply each year in order to remain in consideration for any openings.

Questions about specific sports, openings, or other details of being an assistant coach maybe directed to the Department of Athletics at .

Other Specifics About The Position

Appointments will be made as one of two classifications (Coaching Specialist or Coaching…