Assistant Coach Field Hockey

Penn State University • Ferguson Township, PA

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About The Position

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division I and Big Ten Conference Institution, is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Field Hockey program. The Assistant Coach is responsible to the Head Coach for assisting in all aspects of the Field Hockey program. Responsibilities include recruiting, coaching, developing, motivating, and evaluating academically and athletically qualified student athletes all in compliance with NCAA, Big 10, and Penn State University policies and procedures. Other specific responsibilities include: Ensuring compliance with appropriate administrative processes pertaining to team travel, recruiting travel, budget, student-athlete eligibility and academic progress. Alumni relations. Participating in fundraising and community service efforts, as appropriate and assigned. Assisting in the coordination with appropriate Communications staff to provide pertinent information to media outlets and in preparing related web-based and written material. Commitment to comply fully with the mission statements of the University and Department, including Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics vision to prepare students for a lifetime of impact. Requires a Bachelors degree or higher plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Division 1 coaching and/or playing experience preferred.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelors degree or higher plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
• Successful completion of a credit history check

Nice To Haves

• Division 1 coaching and/or playing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in all aspects of the Field Hockey program.
• Recruiting, coaching, developing, motivating, and evaluating academically and athletically qualified student athletes all in compliance with NCAA, Big 10, and Penn State University policies and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with appropriate administrative processes pertaining to team travel, recruiting travel, budget, student-athlete eligibility and academic progress.
• Alumni relations.
• Participating in fundraising and community service efforts, as appropriate and assigned.
• Assisting in the coordination with appropriate Communications staff to provide pertinent information to media outlets and in preparing related web-based and written material.
• Commitment to comply fully with the mission statements of the University and Department, including Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics vision to prepare students for a lifetime of impact.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees