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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 is currently seeking an Assistant Cross Country / Track and Field Coach to join our NCAA Division III athletics program. This is an outstanding opportunity for a coach who is passionate about developing student-athletes, recruiting talented students, and contributing to a positive, competitive team culture.
Working closely with the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach plays an integral role in all aspects of the cross country and track & field programs. Successful candidates will be committed to excellence, integrity, and the holistic development of student-athletes while supporting the mission of the University and Division III athletics.
Recruit Outstanding Student-Athletes
Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes who will thrive both academically and athletically.
Build relationships with prospective students, families, and coaches through phone calls, emails, campus visits, recruiting events, and off-campus competitions
Support recruiting strategies that strengthen and sustain a competitive program.
Coach and Develop Student-Athletes
Assist with planning and conducting practices, training sessions, and competitions.
Provide technical instruction, skill development, event-specific coaching, and performance feedback.
Prepare scouting reports and assist with meet strategy and competition preparation.
Assist with Program Operations
Coordinate team travel logistics and assist with transportation, lodging, and meals.
Manage the purchasing, inventory, maintenance, and storage of team equipment.
Help organize and administer home competitions and other program events.
Coordinate visiting team needs, including practice schedules, accommodations, and hospitality.
Compile and maintain team statistics and program records.
Grow the Program
Assist in planning and operating youth camps and clinics.
Build relationships with alumni, supporters, and the local community.
Support fundraising initiatives and external engagement efforts.
Compliance and Professional Expectations
The Assistant Coach is expected to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and ensure full compliance with all University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. The successful candidate will contribute to a culture of excellence while advancing the mission and values of the athletics department and the University.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 2 years coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Associate DegreeDiffers per sport; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is an 11-month, 91.7% full-time equivalency (FTE) job. Month off is June. This is a full time position with Penn State benefits.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 educational, 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 weeken
