Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Fencing

Penn State University•University Park, IL

About The Position

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division I and Big Ten Conference institution, is seeking an Assistant Coach for its Men's and Women's Fencing program. Reporting to the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach assists with all aspects of the program, including recruiting, coaching, developing, motivating, and evaluating academically and athletically qualified student-athletes in compliance with NCAA, Big Ten, and Penn State University policies and procedures. The position also supports administrative processes involving team and recruiting travel, the budget, student-athlete eligibility, and academic progress; alumni relations; fundraising and community service; and coordination with Communications staff on information for media outlets and related web-based and written materials. The coach must fully support the missions of the University and Department, including Intercollegiate Athletics' vision to prepare students for a lifetime of impact. A bachelor's degree is required, though the required degree may differ by sport; an equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted. The role requires specified Pennsylvania and federal background clearances, a credit history check, a valid driver's license, and a motor vehicle records check.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; required degree may differ by sport, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successful completion of a PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Successful completion of a credit history check.
Valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check.

Nice To Haves

Division I coaching and/or playing experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the Men's and Women's Fencing program.
Recruit, coach, develop, motivate, and evaluate academically and athletically qualified student-athletes in compliance with NCAA, Big Ten, and Penn State policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with administrative processes related to team travel, recruiting travel, the budget, student-athlete eligibility, and academic progress.
Support alumni relations.
Participate in fundraising and community service efforts as assigned and appropriate.
Coordinate with Communications staff to provide information to media outlets and prepare related web-based and written materials.
Comply fully with the missions of the University and Department, including the vision to prepare students for a lifetime of impact.
Operate a motor vehicle as part of job duties.