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Part Time - Men's & Women's Cross Country & Track and Field - Assistant Coach

Penn State University

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#Recruitment#NCAA Division III#Sports Coaching#Cross Country#Track and Field#Athletics#Distance Running#Student-Athlete Training
Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 10 days ago

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Quick overview

Assist the Head Coach in recruiting, program development, and coaching for Men's and Women's Track & Field and Cross Country. Implement training programs specifically for distance events and oversee practices and competitions.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and possess a valid driver's license. Required clearances include PA State Police, PA Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprint background checks.

RecruitingProgram DevelopmentTraining Program ImplementationPractice PreparationStudent-Athlete ManagementMeet Day CoachingDistance Event Coaching

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. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Penn State Harrisburg, a member of the NCAA Division III, is accepting applications for a part-time Assistant Coach for the sport of Men’s & Women’s Track & Field/Cross County with the Department of Athletics. Job Duties Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in recruiting and program development, practice preparation and meet day coaching. Implement training programs for student-athletes in distance events. Help recruit both men and women XC/distance runners. Oversee practice and competitions. Additional duties assigned. Requirements and Qualifications May require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. Hours will vary between 10 to 15 hours/week (off-season) and 25 to 35 hours/week (in-season). This is an hourly opening during the off-season and an exempt opening paid monthly during the in-season. To be considered for this opening, please submit a web application, cover letter and resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled. 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. 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. 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. Penn State 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 educational 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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The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation. ARL-Penn State supports national security, economic competitiveness, and quality of life through Education; Scientific discovery; Technology...

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IndustryDefense & Space
TypeEducational
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQState College, Pennsylvania
Founded1945

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Part-time coaching role in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, part-time assistant coaching roles in cross country and track and field are often shaped by seasonal schedules and the need for reliable supervision at practices, meets, and travel. These positions can be competitive because schools look for candidates who are comfortable working outdoors in changing weather, can support student-athletes consistently, and can clear required background checks. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your driver’s license and clearance documents before applying.

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