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Providence, RI · On-site

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This is a part-time temporary position, hours ranging from 5-15 hours a week based on the sport ... Coaches assist with the development of student leaders while serving as a role model/mentor.

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How much do temporary running coach jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary running coach in the United States is $19.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Running Coach vs Personal Running Coach?

AspectTemporary Running CoachPersonal Running Coach
CertificationsOften requires basic coaching certifications or fitness certificationsTypically requires advanced coaching certifications and experience
Work EnvironmentTemporary, often part-time or short-term coaching sessionsLong-term, personalized coaching sessions with ongoing plans
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by gyms, sports clubs, or event organizers for short-term programsHired directly by clients or through coaching agencies for personalized training

The main difference between a Temporary Running Coach and a Personal Running Coach lies in the duration and personalization of coaching. Temporary Running Coaches typically work on short-term or event-based programs, often with basic certifications. In contrast, Personal Running Coaches provide ongoing, tailored training plans for individual clients, usually requiring advanced certifications and experience. Both roles are essential in the running industry but serve different needs based on duration and level of personalization.

What are some common challenges faced by Temporary Running Coaches, and how can they be addressed?

Temporary Running Coaches often encounter the challenge of quickly building rapport with new athletes and understanding their individual needs within a short timeframe. Adapting to different training environments and varying levels of runner experience can also require flexibility and strong communication skills. To address these challenges, successful coaches prioritize clear goal-setting, maintain open lines of communication, and utilize adaptable training plans that can be personalized. Additionally, collaborating closely with permanent coaching staff and staying organized can help ensure a smooth transition and effective athlete development.

What are temporary running coaches?

Temporary running coaches are professionals hired for a specific period or event to help individuals or groups improve their running technique, endurance, and overall performance. They often work with clients preparing for races, recovering from injuries, or looking to achieve specific fitness goals. Unlike permanent staff, temporary running coaches may be contracted seasonally, for a particular training program, or as substitutes. Their roles typically include assessing runners' abilities, creating customized training plans, providing motivation, and offering real-time feedback during sessions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Temporary Running Coach, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Temporary Running Coach, you need a solid understanding of exercise science, running mechanics, and training program design, often supported by certifications like RRCA or USATF. Familiarity with fitness tracking apps, heart rate monitors, and scheduling tools is typically expected. Strong motivational skills, effective communication, and adaptability help foster athlete engagement and progress. These skills and qualities are crucial for safely guiding runners to achieve their goals within a limited timeframe while maintaining motivation and injury prevention.
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Assistant Coach - Temporary Coach Pool (AY 26/27)

Assistant Coach - Temporary Coach Pool (AY 26/27)

California State University

Humboldt, TN

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Posted 11 days ago


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Assistant Coach - Temporary Coach Pool (AY 26/27)

Apply now Job no: 555545
Work type: Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian)
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Time Varies, Coach (Non-instructional Faculty)

Assignments listed below may not be offered, or available, every term. Please check with the Athletics Department (athletics@humboldt.edu). We encourage all qualified candidates to submit an application via CHRS Recruiting (PageUp) indicating any and all assignments of interest. 

Department of Athletics - Assistant Coach Pool (Temporary)

Area of Specialization: Assistant Men's/Women's Basketball Coach

Time Base:  up to 1.0 time base

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Previous college or high school men's and/or women's basketball coaching experience is required

  • Experience running clinics and camps

  • Experience recruiting student-athletes

  • Experience fundraising

  • Ability to assist with administrative duties including travel arrangements and budgeting

  • Experience with computers

Preferred Qualifications

  • An earned BA/BS degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university is preferred at time of appointment

  • Experience with California/West Coast recruiting

  • Experience with Public Relations, including but not limited to public speaking/appearances and working with booster organizations

Area of Specialization: Assistant Men's/Women's Cross Country

Time Base:  up to 1.0 time base

Minimum Qualifications

  • Previous college or high school track and field, or cross country coaching experience is required

  • Experience running clinics and camps

  • Experience recruiting student-athletes

  • Experience coordinating travel arrangements

  • Experience with computers

Preferred Qualifications:

  • An earned BA/BS degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university is preferred at time of appointment

  • Experience with California/West Coast recruiting

  • Experience with Public Relations, including but not limited to public speaking/appearances

  • Experience fundraising

Area of Specialization: Assistant Women's Rowing Coach

Time Base:  up to 1.0 time base

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Previous college or high school women's rowing coaching experience is required

  • Experience running clinics and camps

  • Experience recruiting student-athletes

  • Experience coordinating travel arrangements

  • Experience with computers

Preferred Qualifications

  • An earned BA/BS degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university is preferred at time of appointment

  • Experience with California/West Coast recruiting

  • Experience with Public Relations, including but not limited to public speaking/appearances

  • Experience fundraising

Area of Specialization: Assistant Men's/Women's Soccer Coach

Time Base:  up to 1.0 time base

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Previous college or high school men's and/or women's soccer coaching experience is required

  • Experience running clinics and camps

  • Experience recruiting student-athletes

  • Experience coordinating travel arrangements

  • Experience with computers

Preferred Qualifications

  • An earned BA/BS degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university is preferred at time of appointment

  • Experience with California/West Coast recruiting

  • Experience fundraising

  • Experience with Public Relations, including but not limited to public speaking/appearances

Area of Specialization: Assistant Women's Softball Coach

Time Base:  up to 1.0 time base

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Previous college or high school softball coaching experience is required

  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

  • Experience recruiting student-athletes

  • Experience fundraising

  • Ability to assist with administrative duties including coordinating travel arrangements and budgeting

Preferred Qualifications:

  • An earned BA/BS degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university is preferred at time of appointment

  • Experience with Public Relations, including but not limited to public speaking/appearances and working with booster organizations

  • Experience with California/West Coast recruiting

Area of Specialization: Assistant Men's/Women's Track and Field Coach

Time Base:  up to 1.0 time base

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Previous college or high school track and field, or cross country coaching experience is required

  • Experience running clinics and camps

  • Experience recruiting student-athletes

  • Experience coordinating travel arrangements

  • Experience with computers

Preferred Qualifications

  • An earned BA/BS degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university is preferred at time of appointment

  • Experience with Public Relations, including but not limited to public speaking/appearances

  • Experience fundraising

Area of Specialization: Assistant Women's Triathlon Coach

Time Base:  up to 1.0 time base

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Previous college or high school triathlon coaching experience is required

  • Experience running clinics and camps

  • Experience recruiting student-athletes

  • Experience coordinating travel arrangements

  • Experience with computers

Preferred Qualifications

  • An earned BA/BS degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university is preferred at time of appointment

  • Experience with Public Relations, including but not limited to public speaking/appearances

  • Experience fundraising

Area of Specialization: Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach

Time Base:  up to 1.0 time base

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Previous college or high school women's volleyball coaching experience is required

  • Experience running clinics and camps

  • Experience recruiting student-athletes

  • Experience coordinating travel arrangements

  • Experience with computers

Preferred Qualifications

  • An earned BA/BS degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university is preferred at time of appointment

  • Experience with Public Relations, including but not limited to public speaking/appearances

  • Experience fundraising

Area of Specialization: Assistant Men's Wrestling Coach

Time Base:  up to 1.0 time base

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Previous college or high school wrestling coaching experience is required

  • Experience running clinics and camps

  • Experience recruiting student-athletes

  • Experience coordinating travel arrangements

  • Experience with computers

Preferred Qualifications

  • An earned BA/BS degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university is preferred at time of appointment

  • Experience with Public Relations, including but not limited to public speaking/appearances

  • Experience fundraising

How to Apply and Contact Information:

Please submit the following application materials via CHRS Recruiting (PageUp):

  • Letter of Application/Cover Letter (be sure to include information regarding for which sport's pool you are applying)

  • Resume/CV

  • Athletics Application Form (complete in PageUp)

  • Transcripts showing highest degree earned (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review)

  • Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references

Position Type: Coaching Assistant
Availability: As needed

First Review Date: Applications received by April 1 annually are given first consideration.

Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience. Appointees are typically placed at the beginning of the range. The anticipated full-time salary for this position is $75,456 annually (salary will be prorated to the timebase assigned). The full CSU salary schedule for this classification can be found here.

Classification Code 2382 - Coaching Assistant, Time-Varies, 12-Month.

Cal Poly Humboldt provides an excellent benefits package.  Information about benefits plans can be found at: https://www.humboldt.edu/hr/employee-benefits

The University: Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating opportunity gaps for marginalized student groups by adopting dynamic, student-centered practices and policies. We value serving students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations.

The ideal candidates will demonstrate a shared commitment to the academic and professional success of our diverse student body. We will prioritize applicants who demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to diversity and its value in professional and educational communities. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded educator who is committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, and students on closing opportunity gaps.

Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi'ni (over in the woods). The Cal Poly Humboldt campus in Northern California is in close proximity to several thriving Native American tribes and communities. Humboldt currently has the largest percentage of Native American students in the CSU system and has over 30 Native American faculty and staff, many from local area California Indian tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt is home to a number of leading Native American programs including the Indian Tribal Education and Personnel Program (ITEPP) and the Indian Natural Resource, Science and Engineering Program (INRSEP). There are also many opportunities at Humboldt to conduct research, teaching and community work on Native American history and cultures, with resources in Special Collections at the Cal Poly Humboldt library. The Humboldt Room in the Library has fantastic resources for tribally focused archive materials from the region. Humboldt strives to build a supportive and inclusive Native community and engages with Native communities through initiatives and opportunities like the annual California Indian Big Time, Indigenous People's Week, and a chance to network with other faculty and staff as part of the Cal Poly Humboldt Council of American Indian Faculty and Staff. For more information, please visit: http://www.humboldt.edu/nativeprograms/

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide complete and accurate employment information. Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) will be required prior to the appointment date. A background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) must be completed satisfactorily as a condition of employment with the CSU. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Adverse findings from a background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. All CSU employees are obligated to respond to and report incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. The successful candidate for this position will be mandated to receive relevant training on an annual basis. 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.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Pursuant to the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy (effective January 1, 2022), hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of the state of California is prohibited. The employee must be able to accept on-campus instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. The CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States. Maintaining eligibility to work in the United States is a condition of employment. Cal Poly Humboldt does not sponsor H-1B visas for staff, management, or temporary faculty positions. See the policy and other resources located here: https://www.humboldt.edu/academic-personnel-services/faculty-immigration-resources. Please contact aps@humboldt.edu


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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.

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