Head Coach Cross Country/Track & Field
California State University San Marcos

Term: 1-year term for AY 2026-2027
Department: Athletics

California State University San Marcos is currently inviting applications for the position of Coach, with the working title of Head Coach Cross Country & Track & Field.

Campus and Department Introduction

Come join our campus located in North San Diego County just 10 miles east of the beautiful Pacific coast and less than 40 miles north of downtown San Diego. California State University San Marcos was founded as the 20th campus in the California State University system, which now has 22 campuses. We are a rapidly growing, diverse university with a commitment to employee training and development. Enrollment at California State University San Marcos has grown to over 17,000 and we have more than 70,000 California State University San Marcos alumni. We seek to hire the most talented, inspiring and dedicated professionals available.

CSUSM Athletics is a member of NCAA Division II and our cross country and track & field teams compete in the highly competitive California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) conference.

Job Summary

The coach, who will have the working title of Head Coach Cross Country/Track & Field, will lead the day-to-day operations of our successful NCAA Division II cross country and track & field teams. This includes, but is not limited to, recruiting, preparation of practice and competition schedules, team travel organization, the athletic scholarships process, compliance with all NCAA bylaws, and student-athlete welfare. The coach will foster academic success through retention and graduation of student-athletes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree
Three years of paid NCAA DI or NCAA DII cross country and/or track & field intercollegiate coaching experience
Knowledge of NCAA compliance rules and regulations
No major NCAA violations
Strong communication skills
Ability to maintain/obtain a California Driver’s License and campus defensive driving certification
Ability to maintain/obtain CPR, First Aid and AED certification
Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment

PREFERRED

NCAA head coaching experience in Cross Country and/or Track & Field
Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving a diverse campus community as it relates to coaching and, as applicable, service.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience: This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE, 12-month exempt position and is benefits eligible.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,830 per full-time month
CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,168 - $6,946 per full-time month

APPLICATION

To apply, please submit the following:

Your completed faculty application
Related resume
Contact information for three current references
Letter of interest

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on Monday, May 18, 2026.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community.  We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and veteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment. 

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.

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and 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.

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.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification.