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2026-2027 AY Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball - Full-Time
Job no: 560251
Work type: Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian)
Location: Los Angeles
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Full Time, Coach (Non-instructional Faculty)
Department of Athletics
Position Title: 2026-2027 AY Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball - Full-Time
Coaching Assistant - Academic Year (2384)
Position Details:
The Athletics Department at Cal State LA is seeking applications for a full-time Assistant Coach position for the Women's Basketball program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach will assist with all aspects of an NCAA Division II intercollegiate basketball program competing in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), including practice planning, player development, game preparation, recruiting, video analysis, academic support, team travel, compliance responsibilities, and administrative operations. The Assistant Coach supports the mission and values of Cal State LA Athletics and promotes student-athlete success, equity, inclusion, and sportsmanship.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of NCAA Rules - This position requires a strong working knowledge and understanding of all NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
• Ability to instruct and develop student-athletes in a competitive collegiate basketball environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with video analysis software, scouting preparation, and basketball operations.
• Commitment to student-athlete academic success, equity, inclusion, and personal development.

Major Job Duties (Essential Functions):

• Assist in developing and implementing team and individual strategies through on-court instruction, player development, and video analysis to maximize competitive success.
• Provide instruction and mentorship to student-athletes to enhance athletic performance, teamwork, leadership, and personal development.
• Assist the Head Coach with practice planning, game preparation, and strategy, recruiting efforts, program logistics, and daily operations.
• Support the academic success, retention, and overall well-being of student-athletes.
• Promote positive engagement with the university and community through community outreach initiatives and program representation.
• Maintain compliance with NCAA, conference, and university policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and demonstrated coaching experience in athletics, physical education, kinesiology, or a related field. Must possess or obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification upon hire. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet university driver authorization requirements throughout employment.
Preferred Qualifications: Collegiate coaching or playing experience at the NCAA or NAIA level, or successful coaching experience at the high school level. Demonstrated success recruiting prospective student-athletes and familiarity with NCAA recruiting practices.
Position requires evening, weekend, holiday, and overnight travel for recruiting and competition. Duties may include demonstrating athletic techniques, transporting equipment, and working in office, gymnasium, outdoor, and travel environments.
Salary:
Initial Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary schedule information for the faculty lecturer: Academic Year-month Classification is available based on the following ranges: (per salary schedule 7/1/2024)
Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677.
Anticipated salary is commensurate within education and experience.
The University:
California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 22 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of its students, and is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good. We offer nationally recognized programs in science, the arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education, ethnic studies, and the humanities. Our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, community engagement, and service.
Our 240,000 alumni reflect the City and County's dynamic mix of populations. The University has one of the most diverse student populations of any college or university in the nation. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual.
The Department of Athletics:
The Department of Athletics at Cal State LA sponsors 14 NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports and is a proud member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). The department is committed to fostering academic achievement, competitive excellence, student-athlete well-being, and community engagement while promoting the values of integrity, inclusion, leadership, and sportsmanship.
Cal State LA Athletics has a strong tradition of success both academically and competitively, including NCAA national championships, conference titles, and regional recognition across multiple sports programs. The department provides a comprehensive student-athlete experience that supports success in competition, in the classroom, and within the community.
Required Documentation:
Please submit the following with the employment application at the Apply link listed below:
1. a cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.
2. an updated curriculum resume.
3. Please provide three references, including name, company, and contact number. One reference must include a current supervisor. You will be notified before we reach out to your current supervisor. The references will be contacted prior to hiring.
4. unofficial transcripts.
Official Transcripts will be required upon hire offer and prior to employment. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
*A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees. The US Equivalency certification is used to validate foreign studies by an academic credential evaluation agency and is evaluated on foreign studies and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. The certification must translate the information in English, and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree (i.e., Master's, Doctorate's, Doctor's of Philosophy).
Application:
Deadline: Review of applications will begin on June 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by July 1, 2026.
To apply: please click the Apply Now icon on this page or visit Employment Opportunities.
Please address all questions to Torino Johnson, Head Women's Basketball Coach, at
tjohns70@calstatela.edu or (323) 343-5467.
Note: 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.
Beginning January 1, 2022, campuses may not hire or reappoint an Employee to perform CSU-related work outside of California. Requests for exceptions are very limited based on CSU Policy and must have prior written approval from the University President.
Background Check: 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. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: 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.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment:
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California State University, Los Angeles provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. California State University, Los Angeles complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. California State University, Los Angeles is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At California State University, Los Angeles, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/TITLE IX EMPLOYER
Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship.
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