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The IRD for this job is: 7/1/2026
ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
At UC Santa Cruz, we strive to enrich the total educational experience by promoting physical activity, encouraging health and wellness, creating and shaping community, and cultivating direction. Through our diverse offerings in athletics, classes, workshops, outdoor trips, intramural sports leagues, tournaments, clubs, drop-in activities, and recreational facilities, we strive to provide opportunities for UCSC students, staff and faculty, retirees, alumni, and local community members to participate. As one of the largest student employers on campus, we also have many work-study and non-work student jobs in our facilities and programs.
Our goal is to provide a wide variety of professional programs and physical activities that promote and enhance community, learning, motivational skills, lifelong wellness, and academic achievement. Situated on 2,000 acres among the redwoods and overlooking the Monterey Bay, UC Santa Cruz serves nearly 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The Athletics and Recreation Department is comprised of 15 varsity sports programs, competitive and recreational club sports, and recreational programming for the campus as well as the community.
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JOB SUMMARY
Under general direction from the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach oversees specific aspects of the sports program and helps develop strategies for developing and maintaining the Women's Golf program. Responsible for overseeing specific aspects of the sports program including, but not limited to, skill-work, planning and execution of practice and games, opponent scouts/film breakdown, on-campus and off-campus recruiting, in-season conditioning programs, fundraising events, and various administrative duties which includes team travel.
Must be attentive to detail, keep accurate records, and possess an ability to work with a diverse constituency, including but not limited to students, parents, coaches, faculty, staff administrators, prospective students, and other outside contacts. Must foster an environment of NCAA compliance. Additionally, staff are expected to embrace the NCAA DIII philosophy and UCSC Principles of Community. The Assistant Coach reports directly to the Head Coach. Work schedule often includes: evenings, weekends, and holidays.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Budgeted Salary: By Agreement $35,000-$37,500 Annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.
Benefits Level Eligibility: By Agreement, this position is not eligible for benefits
Schedule Information:

• By Agreement Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: By Agreement 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri, Weekends as needed
• Shift Includes: Day, evening, weekend

Employee Classification: Contract appointment
Job End Date: 06/30/2027, with the possibility of extension
Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus
Union Representation: Non-Represented
Job Code Classification: COACH AST 2 (005046)
Travel: Up to 75% of the time
JOB DUTIES
75% - Coaching

• Under guidance of the Head Coach, develops technical aspects of player coaching.
• Analyzes performance and instructs participants in program strategies and techniques to prepare them for competition. Observes players while they perform to determine the need for individual or team improvement and participates in student athlete performance.
• Ensures adherence to all governing rules, university, department, conference, NCAA policies and procedures and NCAA compliance. Represents and promotes professional conduct, university good will and high standards at all events and matches and may assist in coaching at competitive events.
• Assists with and leads practice and conditioning sessions.
• Travels to contests by driving University, rental and/or personal vehicle. This may include University vans or rental vans.

15% - Recruitment

• Assists in the recruitment of prospective athletes within the framework of the university, department, conference and current D3 bylaws and manual.
• Participates in on and off campus recruiting and managing recruit documentation.
• Travels for recruiting or conference attendance by driving rental and/or personal vehicle.

10% - Fundraising/Admin

• Participates in fundraising activities for the program and department including camps and clinics.
• Attends department wide meetings, committees and events.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training with a college-level program.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with athletic participants, staff, and parents of student athletes.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making; be an effective problem solver.
• Strong verbal communication skills; vital for dealing with our players and staff, as well as within the larger department, alumni, and recruits and their families.
• Strong written communication skills; vital for dealing with our players and staff, as well as within the larger department, alumni, and recruits and their families.
• Specialized knowledge of the team sport or activity, as well as basic technical expertise in coaching principles.
• Current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), as well as other associations and agencies.
• Leadership skills to mentor and develop student-athletes, assistant coaching or program instruction staff and skills in effective assistant coaching.
• Proven ability to teach specified sport to individuals and the team as a whole. Personal experience with specified sport.
• Superior organizational skills required in order to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong social media and online communication skills to represent the University and athletics department programs.
• Applied knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and basic computer skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of Hudl, Front Rush, and SPRY.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Must possess NCAA certified recruiter status or have the ability to obtain it within 60-calendar days of hire.
• Must possess CPR/AED/First Aid certification or have the ability to obtain it within 60-calendar days of hire.
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• Ability to work in conditions of variable temperature/weather with possible exposure to strong, unpleasant odors, high levels of noise and vibrations, and exposure to dust and allergens.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements necessary to move light to moderate objects up to 60 lbs., with or without accommodation.
• The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.
• Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Clery Act: This position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA); required to report crimes, incidents, and disciplinary referral statistics as required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f)).
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus.
• Ability to travel within a defined regional or service area.
• Ability to travel nationally.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here .
• Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

SAFETY STATEMENT
All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is available at: https://chancellor.ucsc.edu/annual-security-reports/ .
This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is available upon request by contacting the UCSC Police Department at 114 Carriage House Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95064, or by calling 831-459-2231 Ext. 1.
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