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    Assistant Coach, Track and Field/Cross Country - Penn State Behrend

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    Location
    Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
    Posted
    4 days ago
    Job Type
    FULL_TIME

    Job Description

    APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process.

    Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, 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.

    This is a/an 91.7% full-time equivalency (FTE) job with months off. The number of months off will be determined by the position's FTE percentage. The timing of months off will be set to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to HR105 FTE positions should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

    This position is eligible for

    benefits:

    associated with any full-time position. The salary grade and range listed in the posting is reflective of a 100% Full-time position. Full-time equivalency job offers may fall outside of the listed range due to the assigned percentage of effort. POSITION SPECIFICS Penn State Behrend invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach for the Cross Country/Track and Field program.

    • Reporting to the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach plays a key role in the day-to-day operations and long-term success of the program.

    This position supports competitive excellence while fostering the academic, personal, and athletic development of student-athletes in alignment with the University’s mission and the core values of intercollegiate athletics.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Coaching & Student-Athlete Development Assist with practice planning, skill instruction, and player development.

    • Mentor student-athletes to support their athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth.
    • Assist with game preparation, scouting, and strategy.

    Supervise student managers and other personnel.

    • Recruiting Assist the Head Coach with all aspects of the recruiting process, including identification, evaluation, communication, and athlete visits.
    • Coordinate visiting team requests and assist with prospect visit logistics as needed.

    Program Operations Assist with gathering, preparing, and presenting scouting materials and statistical reports.

    • Assist with team travel planning and logistics.
    • Support purchasing, inventory, and management of team equipment.
    • Assist in organizing and operating sport camps and clinics.

    Compile, maintain, and analyze statistical and performance data. Community, Advancement & External Relations Coordinate team community service initiatives.

    • Assist with fundraising efforts Represent the Head Coach and program at events when required.
    • Ensure availability and professionalism for media requests and public-facing activities.

    Compliance & Professional Standards Adhere to all University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Promote and uphold the strategic goals, policies, and core values of the athletics department.

    • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Collegiate coaching or recruiting

    experience:

    Knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance standards.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal

    skills:

    Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required. Commitment to student-athlete development and ethical conduct.

    MINIMUM:

    EDUCATION:

    , WORK:

    EXPERIENCE:

    & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree Differs per sport Required Certifications: None ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This is an 11-month, 91.7% full-time equivalency (FTE) job. Month off is June. Please submit a cover letter and resume at the time of application.

    • Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

    Penn State Behrend’s athletic facilities are expanding and updating to keep pace with the growth and success of our intercollegiate athletics programs. We have a lighted, artificial-turf field soccer and lacrosse complex, an eight-lane composite track with a separate area for field events in our track and field complex.

    Our baseball and softball complex has two fields, each with irrigation, in-ground dugouts, bullpens, and batting cages. Our Junker Center has three all-purpose courts, seating for 1,600, and eight-lane swimming pool, running track, jumping pits, aerobics room, and strength-training room. Penn State Behrend also sits on the edge of Wintergreen Gorge, an 11,00-year-old chasm that’s a spectacular backdrop for a run or a hike.

    Or head north instead; a six-mile paved trail connects campus to Erie’s downtown and lakefront. On-campus sand volleyball courts and multiple intramural fields are available for all students to use. Penn State Behrend, is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University. Situated on a beautiful, wooded 854-acre hillside campus recognized as a U.S.

    arboretum, we have four academic schools (Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and, Science); student residential living; a range of research programs and outreach centers; and a highly successful business and technology park. With 5,000 students in resident instruction and online in college programs offered through Penn State World Campus, we uniquely blend the atmosphere and focus on teaching of a small college with access to the academic, research, and professional development resources of a Big 10, R1 University.

    Our college is an open laboratory of learning and discovery where students gain real-life

    experience:

    engaging with business, industry, and community partners. We seek faculty members who share our commitment to both teaching and scholarship, to the holistic development of students, and to principles of respect and inclusiveness. Erie, Pennsylvania is a metropolitan area of more than a quarter million people located on the southern shores of Lake Erie, two hours from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo.

    The area’s economy reflects a mix of

    education:

    al, medical, industrial, tourism, and service activity; the region is home to five colleges and universities in the region, including Penn State Behrend. Northwestern Pennsylvania offers abundant cultural, sports, and recreational opportunities with four seasons of adventure. Summers feature miles of beaches, a range of lake sports, and festivals every weekend, and the winters are made for skiing, skating, and more.

    It’s easy to get around, housing is affordable, and the cost of living is modest. Erie offers relaxed, comfortable living. 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.

    Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

    SALARY &:

    BENEFITS:

    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. 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. EEO IS THE LAW 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.

    The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the

    education:

    al and institutional

    benefits:

    of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities.

    Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom – it’s the positive impact made on communities across the world. Our ideals stem from our origins as Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution, which allow us to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through our teaching, research, and engagement mission.

    And across the world is a community of Penn Staters – more than half a million strong – driven by that same spirit to serve our local and global communities. At Penn State, passion is met with collaboration in an environment that is rooted in shared pride for the accomplishments of our fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

    Penn Staters cheer each other on to build a culture committed to service and engagement. Our University values represent our core ethical aspirations for all our daily activities and actions as students, faculty, staff, and volunteers at Penn State. Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community.

    We Are Penn State. One Community. Impacting Many.

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