Assistant Coach, Track And Field/cross Country - Penn State Behrend

Penn State Behrend

Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Hybrid
Assist with practice planning
Skill instruction
Player development
The Assistant Coach plays a key role in the day-to-day operations and long-term success of the program, supporting competitive excellence while fostering the academic, personal, and athletic development of student-athletes

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Coach plays a key role in the day-to-day operations and long-term success of the program, supporting competitive excellence while fostering the academic, personal, and athletic development of student-athletes.
  • Responsibilities include assisting with practice planning, skill instruction, player development, game preparation, scouting, strategy, and supervising personnel.
  • The position involves assisting with recruiting, program operations, community engagement, fundraising, and ensuring compliance with all University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Matching Summary

The Assistant Coach plays a key role in the day-to-day operations and long-term success of the program, supporting competitive excellence while fostering the academic, personal, and athletic development of student-athletes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • assist with practice planning
  • skill instruction
  • player development
  • mentor student-athletes
  • assist with game preparation
  • scouting and strategy
  • supervise student managers
  • assist with recruiting process
  • team travel planning
  • equipment management
  • community service initiatives
  • fundraising efforts
  • adhere to NCAA rules

Nice-to-have

  • foster academic growth
  • foster personal growth
  • foster athletic development
  • professionalism for media requests

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Collegiate coaching or recruiting experience
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance standards
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel
  • Commitment to student-athlete development and ethical conduct
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Tailored Resume

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