Softball Assistant Coach - Part-Time

Penn State University; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 16,740 - 27,900; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Scranton, a member of the Penn State University Athletic Conference, is accepting applications for a Part Time Assistant Softball Coach within the Department of Athletics.

Responsibilities include practice preparation, player development, and game day coaching, with recruiting and supervision of players under the head coach. The ideal candidate will have strong softball knowledge and previous coaching experience, with recruiting activity in-season and off-season expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching softball preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules.
• Ability to recruit and develop players.

Responsibilities

• Practice preparation
• Player development
• Game day coaching
• Recruiting
• Supervising players under the head coach

Skills

Coaching softball

Recruiting experience

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Job Description And Position Requirements

Penn State Scranton, a member of the Penn State University Athletic Conference, is accepting applications for a Part Time Assistant Softball Coach within the Department of Athletics.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Practice preparation
• Player development
• Game day coaching
• Recruiting
• Supervising both player personnel under the head coach
• Additionally, the Assistant Coach must be well versed in the sport of softball with previous coaching experience preferred. Hours are primarily in-season with a requirement for recruiting in the off-season

This position requires strict adherence to PSUAC, USCAA and NCAA Division III rules. All applications, cover letters and resumes must be submitted electronically. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position if filled.

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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.

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