About the position
Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division I and Big Ten Conference Institution, is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Women's Basketball program. The Assistant Coach is responsible to the Head Coach for assisting in all aspects of the Women's Basketball 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. 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. 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.
- Ensuring compliance with NCAA, Big 10, and Penn State University policies and procedures.
- Managing administrative processes related to team travel, recruiting travel, budget, student-athlete eligibility, and academic progress.
- Engaging in alumni relations.
- Participating in fundraising and community service efforts.
- Coordinating with Communications staff to provide information to media outlets and prepare web-based and written materials.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher.
- Two years of related experience.
- Division 1 coaching and/or playing experience preferred.
- Valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check.
- Successful completion of a credit history check.
- Clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
