Athletic Performance Coach, Baseball and Men's and Women's Golf

About the role

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking a candidate to fill the role of Athletic Performance Coach, Baseball and Men's and Women's Golf.

Responsibilities

• Plans, evaluates, and implements the strength training and conditioning programs for intercollegiate athletics, team and club sports, and the University community.
• Selects and monitors athletic equipment.
• Serves as an educational resource for classes, camps and clinics.
• Aids in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
• Acquires and maintains relevant professional certifications.
• Follows NCAA and conference policies.
• Collaborates with athletic trainers, sports medicine, and coaching staff with regards to planning and developing training sessions.
• Adheres to existing University and external regulatory agency safety policies and procedures.
• Supervises the development of facility safety procedures.
• Evaluates and oversees a comprehensive strength and conditioning program including movement quality, injury prevention, strength and fitness evaluation, performance enhancement, and recreation.
• Customizes programs based on specific sport or athlete needs to improve and enhance performance.
• Collaborates with coaching staff to plan and develop training sessions.
• Ensures safe and appropriate use of training environments, equipment, or modalities within established guidelines.
• Addresses any issues with equipment including but not limited to upgrades, replacement and/or repair.
• Supervises the research and purchasing of new equipment.
• Hires, trains, schedules, supervises and evaluates assigned full and part-time staff, technical service employees and/or student staff.
• Develops employee manuals and oversees the implementation of training programs and/or internships as appropriate.
• Applies knowledge of evidence-based training techniques and methods, maintains knowledge of emerging research in the field.
• Serves as an expert and education resource for matters related to strength training and conditioning/athletic training to personnel internal or external to the University, at on-campus and off-campus venues, and for correspondence to the University.
• Arranges for class space or teaches a class.
• Affords assistance in the on-campus recruitment of prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules.
• Contributes to the development of an environment for student-athletes that is healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience

Qualifications

• Required Certifications: Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification - Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association; National Strength and Conditioning Association

Skills

• Knowledge of evidence-based training techniques and methods

Benefits

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $54,060.00 - $78,444.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

Pay

$54,060.00 - $78,444.00

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

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.

Application Instructions

Please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Notice to Out of State Applicants

For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

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.

Employment Eligibility Verification

This position requires the successful completion of Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) upon hire.

Hotlines

For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.