Assistant Women''s Basketball Coach 2026-27

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach - Temporary, Seasonal Assignment

Priority Application Deadline: July 31, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Assist the Head Women''s Basketball Coach in all aspects of coaching the women's basketball team and instructing team members in the knowledge of the sport for the 2026-27 season. Must be dependable, able to travel, communicate effectively, exercise initiative, poise and good judgment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of prior coaching experience at the competitive club or high school level or above
• Ability to attend practices Monday-Friday 8 am - 10 am and related meetings.
• Ability to travel to competitions as competition schedule requires.
• Must be dependable, able to communicate effectively, exercise initiative, poise, and good judgement.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree
• Performance on a collegiate level

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS

This is a temporary, part-time position and not eligible for participation in District health and welfare programs.

Compensation for assistant coaches is based on experience, with a range of $5,440.05-$6,400.02/season during the in-season and recruitment stipend eligibility at 50% during the off-season.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IN ADDITION TO APPLICATION:

All materials are submitted online with your application through our website at www.taftcollege.edu/human-resources

• Resume.
• Cover Letter.
• Three professional references, including phone number and email address.
• Related transcripts (unofficial are acceptable)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The West Kern Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity . The District is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination and, as such, is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans, women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our organization participates in E-Verify.