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Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
Department of Athletics
Men's Assistant Basketball Coach
Summer 2026
The Athletics Department at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for the Men's Assistant Basketball Coach position with an appointment to begin Summer 2026. California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution, affirmative action, and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is firmly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. Individuals advancing the University's strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply. CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established affinity groups you can join to support your success.
Position
The Men's Basketball program at California State University, Fullerton is a highly competitive program that competes in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference. The Assistant Men's Basketball Coach reports directly to the Men's Head Basketball Coach and they assist with coaching in this program in addition to the following duties:
- Assist with coaching a highly competitive men's basketball program which competes in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference
- Assist with recruiting Division I quality student-athletes
- Assist with monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes
- Assist with developing a plan for yearly implementation of offensive and defensive philosophies
- Know and abide by NCAA, University & Big West rules and regulations
- Scout and conduct statistical analysis of recruits and opponents
- Work harmoniously with the Strength & Conditioning Coach to assist and monitor student athletes' year-round training and conditioning development
- Work in conjunction with the head coach regarding travel coordination, scheduling, and practice planning
- Take an active role in marketing men's basketball on campus and within the community through public appearances and promotional efforts
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Three years of Division I collegiate Basketball coaching experience or 4 years playing experience at the NCAA Division I level and 5 years coaching at the high school, club or non-Division I NCAA level, or equivalent
- Proven ability to recruit highly skilled student-athletes and a demonstrated commitment to their satisfactory academic progress
- Possession of excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA Division I rules and regulations
- Ability to interact successfully with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and to work harmoniously with students and colleagues
- Demonstrated competitive on-court coaching ability and skills
Preferred Qualifications
- NCAA Division I Basketball coaching experience and knowledge of various scouting and video editing software systems.
Application
A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php, choose full-time faculty, search for the position 557181, and provide the following required materials:
- Cover Letter in which the applicant addresses:
- Qualifications for the position
- Desire to work at California State University, Fullerton
- Resume
- Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence. This statement provides the candidate's unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers. This statement aims to help the department identify candidates with professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help CSUF contribute to its mission in these areas. The statement shall address one or more of the following criteria:
- The candidate has acquired knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty in higher education.
- The candidate has experience in and is committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations in higher education.
- The candidate has experience in and is committed to teaching and/or mentoring underrepresented students in a higher education environment.
- The candidate has experience integrating underrepresented populations and communities into scholarly and creative activities.
- A list of three references with relevant contact information
- Finalists must submit three letters of recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to submit. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You can verify that CSUF has received each letter by logging back into your applicant portal.
Finalists will be asked to have each of their three referents submit a letter of recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to offer should you proceed to this search phase.
Please direct all questions about the position to: Ashley Evans at mailto: Aslowery@fullerton.edu or call 657-278-3842.
Application Deadline
To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by April 30th, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is June 1, 2026.
The College and Department
This position is housed in the Athletics Department under the Division of Student Affairs. The classification for this position is Coaching Specialist and is in the faculty bargaining unit. This is a 12-month, full time position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. CSU Fullerton offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package which includes health/vision/dental plans and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system. For a detailed description of faculty benefits go to: http://hr.fullerton.edu/payroll_benefits/HealthCarePlans.php
Compensation
The Men's Assistant Basketball Coach classification salary range is $6,538 to $11,642 monthly (12 monthly payments). The anticipated hiring range is $6,538 to $7,917 per month. Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work (https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).
CSUF Benefits
An excellent comprehensive benefits package includes 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 and optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.
CSU Policies
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Notice of Non-Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator https://www.fullerton.edu/civilrights/index.html#box5.
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. It requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the State of California.

JOB
Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
Department of Athletics
Men's Assistant Basketball Coach
Summer 2026
The Athletics Department at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for the Men's Assistant Basketball Coach position with an appointment to begin Summer 2026. California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution, affirmative action, and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is firmly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. Individuals advancing the University's strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply. CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established affinity groups you can join to support your success.
Position
The Men's Basketball program at California State University, Fullerton is a highly competitive program that competes in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference. The Assistant Men's Basketball Coach reports directly to the Men's Head Basketball Coach and they assist with coaching in this program in addition to the following duties:
- Assist with coaching a highly competitive men's basketball program which competes in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference
- Assist with recruiting Division I quality student-athletes
- Assist with monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes
- Assist with developing a plan for yearly implementation of offensive and defensive philosophies
- Know and abide by NCAA, University & Big West rules and regulations
- Scout and conduct statistical analysis of recruits and opponents
- Work harmoniously with the Strength & Conditioning Coach to assist and monitor student athletes' year-round training and conditioning development
- Work in conjunction with the head coach regarding travel coordination, scheduling, and practice planning
- Take an active role in marketing men's basketball on campus and within the community through public appearances and promotional efforts
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Three years of Division I collegiate Basketball coaching experience or 4 years playing experience at the NCAA Division I level and 5 years coaching at the high school, club or non-Division I NCAA level, or equivalent
- Proven ability to recruit highly skilled student-athletes and a demonstrated commitment to their satisfactory academic progress
- Possession of excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA Division I rules and regulations
- Ability to interact successfully with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and to work harmoniously with students and colleagues
- Demonstrated competitive on-court coaching ability and skills
Preferred Qualifications
- NCAA Division I Basketball coaching experience and knowledge of various scouting and video editing software systems.
Application
A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php, choose full-time faculty, search for the position 557181, and provide the following required materials:
- Cover Letter in which the applicant addresses:
- Qualifications for the position
- Desire to work at California State University, Fullerton
- Resume
- Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence. This statement provides the candidate's unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers. This statement aims to help the department identify candidates with professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help CSUF contribute to its mission in these areas. The statement shall address one or more of the following criteria:
- The candidate has acquired knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty in higher education.
- The candidate has experience in and is committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations in higher education.
- The candidate has experience in and is committed to teaching and/or mentoring underrepresented students in a higher education environment.
- The candidate has experience integrating underrepresented populations and communities into scholarly and creative activities.
- A list of three references with relevant contact information
- Finalists must submit three letters of recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to submit. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You can verify that CSUF has received each letter by logging back into your applicant portal.
Finalists will be asked to have each of their three referents submit a letter of recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to offer should you proceed to this search phase.
Please direct all questions about the position to: Ashley Evans at mailto: Aslowery@fullerton.edu or call 657-278-3842.
Application Deadline
To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by April 30th, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is June 1, 2026.
The College and Department
This position is housed in the Athletics Department under the Division of Student Affairs. The classification for this position is Coaching Specialist and is in the faculty bargaining unit. This is a 12-month, full time position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. CSU Fullerton offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package which includes health/vision/dental plans and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system. For a detailed description of faculty benefits go to: http://hr.fullerton.edu/payroll_benefits/HealthCarePlans.php
Compensation
The Men's Assistant Basketball Coach classification salary range is $6,538 to $11,642 monthly (12 monthly payments). The anticipated hiring range is $6,538 to $7,917 per month. Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work (https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).
CSUF Benefits
An excellent comprehensive benefits package includes 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 and optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.
CSU Policies
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Notice of Non-Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator https://www.fullerton.edu/civilrights/index.html#box5.
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. It requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the State of California.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Assistant Coach
Frame your credentials for specialty occupation
Your Australian coaching qualification must demonstrate that a bachelor's degree in physical education, kinesiology, or a related field is a standard requirement for the role. General athletic experience alone won't satisfy the specialty occupation threshold the DOL and USCIS apply.
Target programs with existing visa infrastructure
NCAA Division I and II athletic departments, MLS academies, and professional franchises regularly sponsor international staff and have HR teams that know the LCA process. Smaller club programs may want to sponsor you but lack the payroll and compliance setup to file.
Request your employer file the LCA before signing
The Labor Condition Application must be certified by the DOL before your consulate appointment. Ask the athletic director or HR team to initiate the LCA filing as soon as you have a verbal offer, not after your contract is countersigned.
Clarify your employment structure upfront
Part-time, seasonal, and graduate assistant coaching roles create complications because the E-3 requires a bona fide employer-employee relationship with a fixed wage. Confirm your offer letter reflects full-time hours and a salaried or hourly rate that meets prevailing wage before your interview.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Once you have a coaching offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This is particularly useful if your employer's HR team has never sponsored an E-3 before and needs a guided process.
Prepare for intent questions specific to coaching careers
Consular officers sometimes probe whether you plan to pursue permanent residency through coaching roles tied to universities. Have a clear, honest account of your career goals and your ties to Australia ready before your appointment at Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth.
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Find Assistant Coach JobsAssistant Coach E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Assistant Coach jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Assistant Coach roles by employers who have sponsored E-3 or similar specialty visas. Many athletic departments don't advertise sponsorship availability in job postings, so targeting employers with a track record of international staff hiring is more effective than filtering by visa mention alone.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Assistant Coach role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but the position must require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as kinesiology, sport science, or physical education. Roles where experience substitutes for a degree, or where no specific field of study is required, are harder to support. The job description and offer letter both need to reflect a genuine degree requirement.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Assistant Coach positions?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has no lottery, so you can apply at any time of year without competing for a slot. H-1B requires passing a random lottery with roughly a one-in-four chance of selection. For Australian coaches, the E-3 is a direct path that avoids the uncertainty and annual wait cycle the H-1B requires.
Can I change coaching employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but the new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S. if your current stamp has expired. You can start work for the new employer after the LCA is certified and you have documentary evidence of the new position, though many coaches get a new stamp to avoid any ambiguity at the border.
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