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

Penn State University

Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Hybrid
Assist with practice planning
Mentor student-athletes
Assist with game preparation
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, recruiting, team travel, and equipment management.
  • This is an 11-month, 91.7% full-time equivalency (FTE) job with June off, eligible for benefits associated with any full-time position.

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
  • Mentor student-athletes
  • Assist with game preparation
  • Assist with recruiting process
  • Support team travel planning
  • Adhere to NCAA rules

Nice-to-have

  • Foster academic development
  • Foster personal growth
  • Foster athletic development
  • Community service initiatives
  • Fundraising efforts

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Collegiate coaching or recruiting experience
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the U.S.

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