Part-Time Assistant Coach, Fencing

Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Intercollegiate Athletics department seeks a Part-time Assistant Coach for the fencing program. The role reports to the Associate Head Coach and focuses on coaching, developing, and evaluating student athletes within NCAA and Big Ten policies.

The position emphasizes compliance with travel, recruiting, budget, eligibility, and academic progress while supporting the department’s mission to prepare students for a lifetime of impact.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Coaching experience is required.
• Proven organizational, evaluation, administrative, and communication skills; a demonstrated ability to work well under pressure; and knowledge of sport regulations are required.

Responsibilities

• Coaching, developing, motivating, and evaluating academically and athletically qualified student athletes in compliance with NCAA, Big 10, and Penn State University policies and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with appropriate administrative processes related to team travel, recruiting travel, budget, student-athlete eligibility, and academic progress.
• 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.

Skills

Coaching experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Sports regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics - Part-time Assistant Coach (Fencing)

We are seeking a Part-time and exempt Assistant Coach for the Fencing program, reporting to the Associate Head Coach.

• Coaching, developing, motivating, and evaluating academically and athletically qualified student athletes in compliance with NCAA, Big 10, and Penn State University policies and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with appropriate administrative processes related to team travel, recruiting travel, budget, student-athlete eligibility, and academic progress.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Coaching experience is required.
• Proven organizational, evaluation, administrative, and communication skills; a demonstrated ability to work well under pressure; and knowledge of sport regulations are required.

Background Checks / Clearance

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as 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.

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