First Assistant Coach - Women's Softball

First Coaching Assistant

Women’s Softball

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

 

Position Description

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of 1st Coaching Assistant (12-month) with the appointment tentatively starting on August 3, 2026.

At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms including every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University’s mission, vision, and core values.

For more information: Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

 

The Position

The ideal candidate can show demonstrated coaching and recruiting success, preferably at the collegiate level; excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills; strong commitment to the academic achievement of student-athletes through knowledge and understanding of NCAA regulations; ability to act as a mentor, and sensitivity to equality and diversity issues.

 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must have experience in working with students from diverse age, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

• 3-5 years experience at the college (NCAA Division 1, 2, 3, or community college) level.

Preferred /Desired Qualifications

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

 

How to Apply

A completed online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit career opportunities.

 

Application Deadline Date:

The position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin on July 13, 2026. For full consideration, please submit your completed application no later than July 10, 2026.

• Current Curriculum Vitae with contact information
• Cover letter
• Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2 pages maximum) *
• List of 3 references with contact information**
• Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required for the finalist) ***

 

*Given CSUDH’s commitment to diversity and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators, describe your commitment and experiences in advancing diversity and inclusion and how they relate to your future teaching and research.

 **This position requires three letters of recommendation (LORs). Please do not upload your LORs with your application. Your list of references will be notified at the appropriate time during the search process. They will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the LOR. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUDH by logging back into your applicant portal.

***For the finalist with international transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required.

 A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees, which is from a foreign Academic Institution for foreign studies. The US Equivalency certification is used to validate foreign studies from 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., Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate’s, Doctor’s of Philosophy). The certification can be emailed to facultyaffairs@csudh.edu or mailed directly to the office of Faculty Affairs and Development, 1000 East Victoria Street, WH-368, Carson, CA 90747.

 

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Natalie Lockhart

Search Committee Chair

nlockhart@csudh.edu

 

Department of Athletics

The Athletic Department administers an intercollegiate athletic program sponsoring four (4) Men’s teams and six (6) Women’s teams. A member of Division II of the NCAA, CSUDH competes in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). Other Functions of the unit include public relations, sports information, athletic training, fund-raising, scheduling of campus athletics facilities and recruitment and retention of student-athletes. The Department and University place a high priority on academic standards and the personal growth of student-athletes.

 

Mission

The CSUDH Athletic Department supports the University mission by providing student-athletes with the opportunity to succeed in the classroom, in athletic competition, and ultimately in LIFE.

We emphasize academic integrity, social responsibility, community engagement, and athletic excellence while adhering to the philosophies and ethical standards of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) and California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH).

 For more information see: Athletics

 

Additional Information

The full-time Coaching Assistant (12-Month) classification salary range is $6,288-$7,658 per month (12 monthly payments per academic year); The anticipated hiring salary is $6,288 to $6,500 per month This position will be commensurate with experience and current CSUDH faculty salaries in the academic department/discipline. Faculty salaries are subject to budgetary authorization and any California State University System faculty contract increases.

An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available that include health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit: https://www.csudh.edu/hr/benefits/.

 

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.  CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which 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.

 

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

 

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.

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 7 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 also 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.