Fencing Assistant Coach – Men’s & Women’s Programs

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Fencing program to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the Men's and Women's fencing teams. Responsibilities include recruiting, coaching, developing, motivating, and evaluating student athletes while adhering to NCAA, Big Ten, and Penn State policies.

Position involves coordinating team travel, recruiting trips, budget and student-athlete academic progress, as well as alumni relations and fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• Division 1 coaching or playing experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, coaching, developing, motivating and evaluating academically and athletically qualified student athletes in compliance with NCAA, Big Ten and university policies.
• Ensure compliance with administrative processes for team travel, recruiting travel, budget, and student-athlete eligibility and academic progress.
• Cultivate alumni relations and participate in fundraising and community service efforts as appropriate.
• Coordinate with Communications staff to provide information to media and prepare related web-based and written material.
• Uphold the mission statements of the University and Department, including Intercollegiate Athletics' vision to prepare students for lifelong impact.

Skills

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Penn State University is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Fencing program to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the Men's and Women's fencing teams. Responsibilities include recruiting, coaching, developing, motivating, and evaluating student athletes while adhering to NCAA, Big Ten, and Penn State policies.

Position involves coordinating team travel, recruiting trips, budget and student-athlete academic progress, as well as alumni relations and fundraising efforts.