Assistant Coach, Track and Field/Cross Country

Penn State University•University Park, PA

16h•Onsite

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.

Requirements

One year of related experience.
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.
Bachelor's Degree 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

Nice To Haves

Division 1 coaching and/or playing experience preferred.
Experience in Pole Vault, Operations and recruiting is preferred.

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.