Assistant Coach, Track and Field - Part Time (19 Hours Weekly)

Philadelphia University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Philadelphia University is seeking an Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in managing the NCAA sport program and guiding student athletes toward excellence in competition, academics, and personal growth.

The role emphasizes recruiting, training plan development, and fostering a culture of integrity, teamwork, and inclusion within the athletics program. The position involves travel coordination, equipment management, and day-to-day operations aligned with university standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Collegiate coaching or playing experience preferred.
• Driver's License (PA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Head Coach in developing, implementing, and executing all aspects of the sport program.
• Collaborates to identify, evaluate, recruit, and retain qualified student-athletes who demonstrate strong academics, athletic ability, and character.
• Promotes inclusive, competitive team culture with sportsmanship, leadership, accountability, and student-athlete well-being.
• Assists with travel, equipment procurement/maintenance, and scheduling of practices and competitions for efficient program functioning.
• Ensures compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and standards.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in the management and daily operations of the NCAA sport program, contributing to recruiting efforts, training sessions, and the mentorship of student athletes to promote success in competition, academics, and personal development. This position requires a strong commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, sportsmanship, and inclusion while helping advance the overall mission and goals of the program.

Job Description

Job Duties

Supports the Head Coach in developing, implementing, and executing all aspects of the sport program, including training plans, competitive strategies, and student-athlete development initiatives, while promoting a consistent coaching philosophy. Collaborates with the Head Coach to identify, evaluate, recruit, and retain qualified student-athletes who demonstrate strong academic performance, athletic ability, and character. Contributes to a positive, inclusive, and competitive team culture by promoting sportsmanship, leadership, accountability, and holistic student-athlete well-being. Assists with day-to-day program operations, including travel coordination, equipment procurement and maintenance, and scheduling of practices and competitions to ensure efficient program functioning. Supports compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and standards, serves as a mentor and advocate for student-athletes, and promotes alignment with the university’s mission, values, and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Education - Required High School Diploma/GED
• Experience - Required Less than 1 year Collegiate Coaching or playing experience
• Licenses and Certifications - Preferred DL - Driver's License, PA - State of Pennsylvania

Additional Qualifications

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Philadelphia University Primary Location Address 3243 School House Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits
• access to group rates on insurance and discounts
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees.

Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.