Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Fencing

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Fencing program. The role involves assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the Men’s and Women’s fencing teams, including recruiting, coaching, developing, motivating, and evaluating student athletes to academic and athletic standards in line with NCAA and Penn State policies.

The position requires collaboration with university staff, alumni relations, and community outreach, with a focus on compliance and achievement within Division

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Division I coaching or playing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA, Big Ten and Penn State policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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.
• Ensure compliance with administrative processes related to team travel, recruiting travel, budget, and student-athlete eligibility and academic progress.
• Engage in alumni relations, fundraising and community service activities as assigned.
• Coordinate with Communications staff to provide information to media outlets and prepare related materials.

Skills

Recruiting

Coaching

Student-athlete development

Alumni relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division I and Big Ten Conference Institution, is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Fencing program. The Assistant Coach is responsible to the Head Coach for assisting in all aspects of the Men's and Women's Fencing 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 material.
• 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.
• Division 1 coaching and/or playing experience preferred.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

Differs per sport; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. Due to the financial and fiduciary responsibilities of this position, successful completion of a credit history check will be required in addition to standard background checks. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

SALARY & BENEFITS

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• robust retirement plans
• substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

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EEO IS THE LAW

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.

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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 .