Part Time - Men's Basketball - Assistant Coach

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Altoona invites applications for a Part-Time Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. The assistant reports to the head coach and helps manage all aspects of the basketball program.

The role includes coaching in games, recruiting student-athletes, leading practice sessions, assisting with fundraising, and organizing team travel. The position is part-time and non-benefits eligible, with background checks required and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• A 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 is necessary.
• This person must possess a commitment to high academic standards, and the NCAA Division III philosophy.
• A successful candidate will have a reputation for integrity.
• Applicants must be well versed in the sport and have previous coaching or instructing experience.

Responsibilities

• Coaching in games.
• Recruitment of student athletes.
• Practice sessions.
• Assisting with team fundraising.
• Team travel.

Skills

Recruiting

Coaching

Integrity

Fundamental teaching

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Altoona, a public related institution, invites candidates for the opening of Part-Time Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach.

The assistant coach reports to the head coach and is responsible for assisting in the management of all aspects of the basketball program.

Job Duties

• Coaching in games.


• Recruitment of student athletes.


• Practice sessions.


• Assisting with team fundraising.


• Team travel.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A 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 is necessary.


• This person must possess a commitment to high academic standards, and the NCAA Division III philosophy.


• A successful candidate will have a reputation for integrity.


• Applicants must be well versed in the sport and have previous coaching or instructing experience.

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

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the vacancy is filled.

This is a part-time, non-benefits eligible job.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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


• 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.

EEO IS THE LAW

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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Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community.

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