Athletic Performance Coach, Track and Field

The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL

About The Position

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking a candidate to fill the role of Athletic Performance Coach for Track and Field. This position plans, evaluates, and implements the strength training and conditioning programs for intercollegiate athletics, team and club sports, and the University community; develops and enforces safety policies for training environments; selects and monitors athletic equipment; serves as an educational resource for classes, camps and clinics; assists in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes; acquires and maintains relevant professional certifications; follows NCAA and conference policies. Coordinate, design, implement, evaluate, and oversee a comprehensive strength and conditioning program including movement quality, injury prevention, strength and fitness evaluation, performance enhancement, and recreation; customize programs based on specific sport or athlete needs to improve and enhance performance Collaborate with athletic trainers, sports medicine, and coaching staff with regards to planning and developing training sessions Adhere to existing University and appropriate external regulatory agency safety policies and procedures; supervise the development of facility safety procedures; ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements related to facility occupancy and utilization, oversee inspections and maintenance of facility Ensure safe and appropriate use of training environments, equipment, or modalities within established guidelines; address any issues with equipment including but not limited to upgrades, replacement and/or repair; supervise the research and purchasing of new equipment Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate assigned full and part-time staff, technical service employees and/or student staff; develop employee manuals and oversee the implementation of training programs and/or internships as appropriate Apply knowledge of evidence-based training techniques and methods, maintain knowledge of emerging research in the field Serve as an expert and education resource for matters related to strength training and conditioning/athletic training to personnel internal or external to the University, at on-campus and off-campus venues, and for correspondence to the University; arrange for class space or teach a class Assist in the on-campus recruitment of prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules Contributes to the development of an environment for student-athletes that is healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
1+ years of relevant experience
Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification - Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association; National Strength and Conditioning Association
PA State Police Criminal Background Check
PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Coordinate, design, implement, evaluate, and oversee a comprehensive strength and conditioning program including movement quality, injury prevention, strength and fitness evaluation, performance enhancement, and recreation; customize programs based on specific sport or athlete needs to improve and enhance performance
Collaborate with athletic trainers, sports medicine, and coaching staff with regards to planning and developing training sessions
Adhere to existing University and appropriate external regulatory agency safety policies and procedures; supervise the development of facility safety procedures; ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements related to facility occupancy and utilization, oversee inspections and maintenance of facility
Ensure safe and appropriate use of training environments, equipment, or modalities within established guidelines; address any issues with equipment including but not limited to upgrades, replacement and/or repair; supervise the research and purchasing of new equipment
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate assigned full and part-time staff, technical service employees and/or student staff; develop employee manuals and oversee the implementation of training programs and/or internships as appropriate
Apply knowledge of evidence-based training techniques and methods, maintain knowledge of emerging research in the field
Serve as an expert and education resource for matters related to strength training and conditioning/athletic training to personnel internal or external to the University, at on-campus and off-campus venues, and for correspondence to the University; arrange for class space or teach a class
Assist in the on-campus recruitment of prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules
Contributes to the development of an environment for student-athletes that is healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive
May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management