Athletic Performance Coach, Track and Field

About the role

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking a candidate to fill the role of Athletic Performance Coach for Track and Field.

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; ensures compliance with regulatory agency requirements related to facility occupancy and utilization, oversees inspections and maintenance of facility.
• 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.
• Recruits, 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

• Evidence-based training techniques and methods

Benefits

• Salary Range: $54,060.00 - $78,444.00
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $54,060.00 - $78,444.00.

Schedule

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.

Background Checks/Clearances

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• 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.

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