Head Coach Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field

Penn State University; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head Coach for Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field. This pivotal role involves overseeing the development and operation of the College's NCAA Division III programs. The successful candidate will lead coaching efforts, recruit and retain student athletes, and manage budgets while ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations. This position also includes responsibilities for marketing, training staff, and maintaining safety standards. If you have a passion for athletics and a commitment to student success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher plus three years of related experience required.
• Demonstrated success in cross country/track and field coaching.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the NCAA Division III cross country and track and field program.
• Recruit and develop student athletes while ensuring compliance with NCAA rules.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Budget Management

Team Development

NCAA Rules Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Related Experience (3+ years)

Tools

Social Media Platforms

Athletics Website Management

Job description

Head Coach Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field

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Location: Penn State Altoona

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: REQ_0000065567

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Altoona Athletics is seeking candidates for the job of Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach and future Track and Field coach. This position reports to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and operation of the College’s NCAA Division III varsity intercollegiate men’s and women’s Cross Country and Track and Field program, including all aspects of coaching, recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, fundraising and managing the intercollegiate program within the policies and principles of Penn State University and the NCAA.

The Coach will be responsible for:

• Compliance with University policies, state laws, including those pertaining to required clearances, conferences, and NCAA rules and regulations.

• Oversight of the activities of assistant coaches, staff, boosters, and student athletes to verify compliance, with a mandate to self-report violations.

• Identifying, evaluating, recruiting, and retaining prospective student athletes.

• Coordinating practice planning, skill development and designing coaching strategies.

• Providing support for the coordination and execution of the athletic programs.

• Assisting with the supervision and training of athletic programming staff; developing employee manuals and implementing training programs and/or internships.

• Assisting with the implementation of marketing and advertising plans for programs; presenting materials for camps, clinics, public speaking, and/or special events.

• Adhering to general and program-specific safety policies, including the communication and enforcement of safety practices; maintaining certifications.

• Suggesting items for purchase in support of athletic programming.

• Ensuring proper use of sports-related equipment and reporting issues; assisting with equipment inventory and maintenance.

• Adhering to and supporting the work unit’s strategic plan and adhering to the established programming budget within University guidelines.

In addition to the duties for the position, the successful incumbent is required to possess the following: ability to physically demonstrate complex movements and skills required; have demonstrated success in a cross country/track and field program at the college or an equivalently high level, including evidence of successful student retention and team success; demonstrated ability to recruit, motivate and develop Division III student athletes; knowledge of the sport and a verifiable ability to teach both fundamentals and strategies of the sport are necessary; working knowledge of NCAA rules, demonstrated commitment to high academic standards, and the NCAA Division III philosophy; have a reputation for integrity.

Penn State Altoona is a member of the NCAA Division III and the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC).

*Track and Field will be introduced at a later date. In the interim, XC Coach will also be responsible for operating live stats at home sporting events, updating the Athletics website with results/stats/info from home and away sporting events, and posting content to various social media platforms.

Education and Experience:

This position requires a bachelor’s degree or higher plus three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 the three publicly available clearances of PA State Criminal, DHS Child Abuse, and FBI.

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