Part-Time - Cross Country and Track - Assistant Coach

Job Description
Position: Part Time Assistant Coach of the Cross Country and Track and Field Team
Location: Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania
Organization: Penn State Schuylkill

General Responsibilities

• Aid in practice and competition coaching.
• Assist with the recruitment of academically qualified and skilled student-athletes.
• Help arrange weekly practice schedules on the field.
• Provide vision and leadership to create a positive team culture.
• Offer feedback for the Director of Athletics to nominate and select weekly/season conference and national awards.
• Support the development of opportunities for service activities and encourage participation in community service.

Education Required

• High school diploma.

Work Experience Preferred

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Coaching or playing experience at the high school level.

Skills Preferred

• Colegiate coaching experience.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Able to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and staff.
• Knowledge of USCAA and PSUAC student-athlete and institutional compliance rules and rules governing the play of various games.
• Event and personnel management experience.

Background Checks/Clearances

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check.
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form.
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Additional Information

• This position requires the operation of a motor vehicle as part of 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.

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).

EEO Statement

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.

Additional Resources

• Campus Security Crime Statistics
• EEO Statement