Assistant Coach, Diving

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Discount

Benefits Package

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an Assistant Coach for Diving to support the head coach in recruiting, mentoring student-athletes, and coordinating athletic operations for the diving program.

The role emphasizes developing student-athletes academically and athletically while adhering to NCAA and university policies. The position includes coordinating travel, camps, and fundraising activities within a Division I program.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of Division 1 related coaching experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required certifications: None.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the recruitment and retention of prospective student-athletes, including evaluation, visits, and contacts.
• Mentor student-athletes to support athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth.
• Gather, prepare, and present scouting materials.
• Assist with home event planning, practice planning, skill development, and game-day strategy.
• Assist with team travel planning, purchasing, inventory, and equipment care.
• Plan and execute sport camps and coordinate visiting team requests.
• Work with former athletes and alumni relations, maintain stats.
• Supervise student managers and other staff; represent head coach at events.
• Assist with booster clubs and fundraising; manage media responses.

Skills

Coaching experience (D1)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division I and Big Ten Conference institution, is seeking an Assistant Coach for Diving. The role assists in all aspects of the recruiting process, mentors student-athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth, and supports the head coach in a variety of athletic and administrative duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the recruitment and retention of prospective student-athletes, including prospect evaluation, selection, off‑campus and on‑campus visits, and contacts.


• Assist with mentoring student-athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth and help enforce team policies.


• Gather, prepare, and present scouting materials.


• Assist with the organization and planning for home events, practice planning, skill development, and game‑day strategy.


• Assist with team travel planning, purchasing, inventory, and equipment care.


• Assist with the planning, organization, and execution of sport camps.


• Coordinate visiting team requests, such as practice, hotel accommodations, and meals.


• Assist with former athlete and alumni relations.


• Assist with the compilation and maintenance of statistical information.


• Supervise student managers, volunteer coaches, undergraduate coaches, and other ancillary personnel as required.


• Represent the head coach at intercollegiate athletics, alumni, and university events when required.


• Assist with oversight and management of booster clubs and team/athletic fundraising efforts.


• Assist with management and response to media requests.


• Adhere to university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires two years of Division 1 related coaching experience.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree (degree varies by sport) or an equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted. Required certifications: None.

BACKGROUND CHECKS & CLEARANCES

Position requires PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. A successful credit history check and motor‑vehicle records check are also required.

REMOTE & HYBRID WORK NOTICE

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.

EEO STATEMENT

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.