Assistant Coach, Sports Performance

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Assistant Coach, Sports Performance

Position Number: 40029968

Payroll Title: COACH AST 2 

Job Code: 005046

Job Open Date: 8/18/2026

Application Review Date: 9/3/2026

Department Code (Name): ATHL (ATHLETICS)

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Job Posting Details (External)

 

Assistant Coach, Sports Performance

Position Number: 40029968

Payroll Title: COACH AST 2 

Job Code: 005046

Job Open Date: 8/18/2026

Application Review Date: 9/3/2026

Department Code (Name): ATHL (ATHLETICS)

Percentage of Time: 100

Union Code (Name): 99

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Contract

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: BYA

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $60,000/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. 

Work Location: Intercollegiate Athletics - 1001

Working Days and Hours : Monday - Sunday, as needed

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefit

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: n/a

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:
 

UC Santa Barbara is located on the Pacific Ocean, ranks among the top-10 public universities in the nation and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. The UCSB Athletics Department includes 20 intercollegiate sports teams and 450 student-athletes that compete for championships in the Big West Conference and at the NCAA Division 1 level. The Gauchos have won a record 10 Big West Conference Commissioner's Cups representing the league's all-sports champion.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:
 

This position is an opportunity to gain practical experience in the area of Sports Performance. The employee will assist the Director of Sports Performance in the coaching and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for all intercollegiate sports utilizing sound teaching principles.

Qualifications:
 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse groups at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, email, and calendaring software.
• Knowledge of University policies, procedures and regulations applicable to the performance of the position.
• 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 to which the campus adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.
• Exceptional skills in customer service and the ability to work with a variety of constituents and in a diverse environment.
• Ability to use sound judgement and discretion in responding to issues and concerns and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent analytical and problems solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and be flexible while performance a wide range of tasks concurrently and effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure in a team atmosphere and independently involving deadlines, periodic heavy work cycles and high volume while maintaining extreme attention to detail.

Required Qualifications:
 

• Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training, with a college-level program. 
• CPR Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years in related area and/or equivalent experience/training with a college-level program. 
   

Special Conditions of Employment:
 

• Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse
• UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act
• Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, 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

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 70% Assisting the Sports Performance Department - Assists the Director of Sports Performance and other Assistant Sports Performance coaches in the coaching and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for all intercollegiate sports utilizing sound teaching principles. Assists in assessment of student-athletes to determine strength, fitness levels, and susceptibility toward injury. Input and administration of student-athlete assessment and monitoring data. Under the supervision of the Director of Sports Performance, assists in designing and leading training programs for two Intercollegiate Athletic teams. Provides all of the above in other campus venues, such as the fields, and gymnasiums that the teams normally practice in as necessary.
• 20% Administrative - Assists in regular cleaning and manages maintenance needs of all equipment. Other duties as assigned by the Athletics Director and/or the Director of Sports Performance.
• 10% Sports Performance Group Innovation and Growth - Assists the Director of Sports Performance in the overall growth and innovation of the Sports Performance Group. this includes, but is not limited to conducting research, testing, and implementing new technologies and collaborating with the Sports Medicine Group on various projects.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations – https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/V...

*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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