Position: Women’s Basketball – Assistant Coach - Coaching Assistant (12 Mo.)
Type: Part-time, Temporary
Academic Year: 2025/2026
Available: April 2025
Application Deadline: Accepting applications now. The position will remain open until filled.
Position: The Athletics Department at California State University, Bakersfield, a NCAA Division I institution, invites applications for an
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach. This is a non-tenured position.
As part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the assistant coach will play a vital role in supporting the head coach in all
aspects of team management, player development, game strategy, and recruiting efforts. This position offers a unique opportunity to
contribute to the growth and success of our program while fostering a positive and competitive team culture.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Position: Women’s Basketball – Assistant Coach - Coaching Assistant (12 Mo.)
Type: Part-time, Temporary
Academic Year: 2025/2026
Available: April 2025
Application Deadline: Accepting applications now. The position will remain open until filled.
Position: The Athletics Department at California State University, Bakersfield, a NCAA Division I institution, invites applications for an
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach. This is a non-tenured position.
As part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the assistant coach will play a vital role in supporting the head coach in all
aspects of team management, player development, game strategy, and recruiting efforts. This position offers a unique opportunity to
contribute to the growth and success of our program while fostering a positive and competitive team culture.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of NCAA Rules - This position shall have a strong working knowledge and understanding of all NCAA rules and regulations
Sport Experience - Extensive knowledge of individual and team skills with the ability to teach these skills.
Recruiting - The ability to evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes. Maintain
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regarding compliance issues.
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correspondence with a large number of prospects: e-mail, letters, and phone.
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athletes, their coaches, counselors, parents, and boosters in the community.
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Fundraising - The ability to develop the sports community in the areas of support and fundraising.
Upon hire a NCAA Coaches Certification and 15 passenger van driving certification is required
Academic Monitoring - The ability to establish and monitor an academic system that ensures academic success for the student-athlete.
Travel - The ability to plan, organize and execute travel arrangements.
Computer Skills - This position is expected to have computer literacy.
Communication Skills - This position is expected to have a high level of communication skills with student-athletes, prospective student-
Major Job Duties
Essential Functions
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which is most beneficial to the student-athlete and team.
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video instruction.
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plan as determined for each competition.
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conversations, etc.
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regarding compliance issues.
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revenues for the program.
Ensure the effective teaching and instruction of all specific technical skill areas to student-athletes.
This position teaches and instructs student-athletes in the sport and uses the coach’s background and experience to decide instruction
Develop team and individual strategies to have the greatest chance of winning within the sport, through on-court/field teaching and
Design instructional programs for the team and individual student athletes and instruct student-athletes on how to implement a game
Travel to events and evaluate potential student-athlete talent, correspond with all prospects via email, phone, face to face
Complete all necessary Compliance and Institutional documentation as required.
Recruit student-athletes who meet University academic and athletic standards.
Responsible for overall performance of athletes’ academic progress by working closely with the academic support staff.
Work with the NCAA Compliance Office to make sure programs and student-athletes are complying with all rules and regulations
Responsible for successfully managing an annual budget including all necessary fiscal planning.
Promote the program to the public including, media, donors, the University community, and the general public to increase visibility and
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree is required, a minimum of three years of successful women’s basketball coaching experience is required, and NCAA Division
I experience is preferred. A successful record of recruiting NCAA Division I student-athletes is preferred. This position, along with all coaches
and staff, is responsible for the integrity of our intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of our university. Candidate must
excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a large variety of constituents.
Background Check
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be 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.
Mandated Reporter
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.
Compensation
CSU Classification Full-time Salary: $$6,288-$7,658 (Dependent upon qualifications)
Application: Please submit a letter of application, resume, and a list of three references. Position will remain open until filled.
Apply to: Ari Wideman
Women’s Basketball Head Coach
California State University, Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Highway, 8 Gym
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Or via e-mail: awideman@csub.edu
Clery Act: CSUB's annual crime report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in
certain off-campus centers, such as our Antelope Valley Satellite Campus, and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible
from CSUB. The report also includes policies concerning security on campus, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, reporting crimes,
sexual assault, and other subjects. Additionally, a daily log of offenses is maintained and can be reviewed at the front desk of the Department of
Public Safety. You can obtain a copy of the annual report by contacting the Department of Public Safety/University Police at (661) 654-2111 or
by logging on to their website at: https://www.csub.edu/compliance/Clery.
EEO Statement: All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSUB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful
discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means
ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment
and in their communities. CSUB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition
209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination
Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination,
harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
CSUB is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive,
respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational
excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community
partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing
knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training,
student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At CSUB, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal
opportunity for all.
California State University, Bakersfield record compared to the conference
School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
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California State University, Long Beach | 5–0 | 8–5 | 201 | — |
University of California, Davis | 5–1 | 9–5 | 114 | — |
University of California, Irvine | 4–1 | 10–5 | 146 | — |
University of California, Riverside | 3–2 | 5–8 | 212 | — |
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo | 3–3 | 6–8 | 225 | — |
University of Hawaii at Manoa | 3–2 | 9–6 | 142 | — |
University of California, Santa Barbara | 3–2 | 7–6 | 238 | — |
University of California, San Diego | 2–3 | 4–11 | 253 | — |
California State University, Northridge | 1–5 | 2–12 | 346 | — |
California State University, Bakersfield | 1–5 | 1–15 | 355 | — |
California State University, Fullerton | 0–6 | 0–14 | 319 | — |
California State University, Bakersfield past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
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2025-2026 |
Ari Wideman |
– | – | |
2024-2025 |
Ari Wideman |
1–5 | 1–15 | |
2023-2024 |
![]() Greg McCall |
– | 7–21 | |
2022-2023 |
![]() Greg McCall |
3–17 | 8–23 | |
2021-2022 |
![]() Greg McCall |
3–11 | 4–20 | |
2020-2021 |
![]() Greg McCall |
7–6 | 9–9 | |
2019-2020 |
![]() Greg McCall |
8–8 | 13–13 | |
2018-2019 |
![]() Greg McCall |
9–7 | 14–17 |
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