Part-Time - Cross Country and Track - Assistant Coach

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a part-time Assistant Coach for the Cross Country and Track and Field Team at its Schuylkill campus. Responsibilities include coaching, recruitment, and team culture development. Ideal candidates will have coaching or playing experience and a strong ability to communicate and lead.

Qualifications

• Required - High school diploma.
• Preferred - Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Coaching or playing experience at the high school level required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with practice and competition coaching.
• Assist with the recruitment of academically qualified student-athletes.
• Help to arrange weekly practice schedules.

Skills

Proficient communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Ability to work effectively with student-athletes

Knowledge of USCAA and PSUAC compliance rules

Event and personnel management experience

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Part-Time - Cross Country and Track - Assistant Coach page is loaded

Part-Time - Cross Country and Track - Assistant Coach

Apply locations Penn State Schuylkill time type Part time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id REQ_0000068700

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Schuylkill, located in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, is a member of the USCAA and Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC), and is accepting applications for the part time Assistant Coach of the Cross Country andTrack and Field Team.

This part-time position is responsible for assisting the head coach with all aspects of the Cross Country and Track and Field program, including evaluating and recruiting academically qualified and talented student-athletes.

General Responsibilities

• Assist with practice and competition coaching.

• Assist with the recruitment of academically qualified and skilled student-athletes.

• Help to arrange weekly practice schedules on the field.

• Help to provide vision and leadership to create a positive team culture.

• Provide feedback for the Director of Athletics to nominate and select weekly/season conference and national awards.

• Assist with the development of opportunities to participate in service activities and encourage participation in community service. Use these opportunities to teach life lessons about respect, hard work, the value of education, and service to others.

Education

Required - High school diploma.

Preferred - Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.

Work Experience

Required - Coaching or playing experience at the high school level.

Preferred - Collegiate coaching experience.

Licenses/Certifications

Required - Possess a valid driver’s license and pass a driving background check. This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form

• FBI Criminal Background Check

Skills

• Proficient communication skills.

• Strong leadership skills.

• Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and staff.

• Knowledge of USCAA and PSUAC student-athlete and institutional compliance rules and rules governing the play of various games.

• Event and personnel management experience.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. 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 standard background checks.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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