Part-Time Assistant Track and Field Coach

Penn State University; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Scranton is seeking a Part-Time Track and Field Assistant Coach in the Department of Athletics. The assistant coaches in-season with recruiting duties in the off-season and assists with practice preparation, player development, and game-day coaching under the head coach.

Candidates with prior Track and Field coaching experience are preferred. All applications must be submitted electronically in accordance with Penn State's internal processes.

Qualifications

• Previous Track and Field coaching experience preferred.
• Hours primarily in-season with recruiting in off-season.
• Must adhere to PSUAC, USCAA and NCAA Division III rules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare practices and develop players under the head coach.
• Provide game-day coaching and supervision of player personnel.
• Assist with recruiting of student-athletes and scouting as needed.

Skills

Track and Field coaching

Recruiting

Player development

Practice preparation

Job description

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