Assistant Coach, Track and Field/Cross Country
About The Position
Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division I and Big Ten Conference Institution, is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Track and Field/Cross Country program. The Assistant is responsible to the Head Coach for assisting in all aspects of Track and Field Middle Distance/Distance/Cross Country. 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. 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 materials.
Requirements
- One year of related experience.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Differs per sport; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
- PA State Police Criminal Background Check
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
- Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
- Credit history check
- Valid driver’s license
- Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check
Nice To Haves
- Division 1 coaching and/or playing experience preferred.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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 materials.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick time)
- 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
