What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time - Cross Country and Track - Assistant Coach position at The Pennsylvania State University?
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State Schuylkill, located in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, is a member of the USCAA and Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC), and is accepting applications for the part time Assistant Coach of the Cross Country andTrack and Field Team.
This part-time position is responsible for assisting the head coach with all aspects of the Cross Country and Track and Field program, including evaluating and recruiting academically qualified and talented student-athletes.
General Responsibilities
Assist with practice and competition coaching.
Assist with the recruitment of academically qualified and skilled student-athletes.
Help to arrange weekly practice schedules on the field.
Help to provide vision and leadership to create a positive team culture.
Provide feedback for the Director of Athletics to nominate and select weekly/season conference and national awards.
Assist with the development of opportunities to participate in service activities and encourage participation in community service. Use these opportunities to teach life lessons about respect, hard work, the value of education, and service to others.
Education
Required - High school diploma.
Preferred - Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
Work Experience
Required - Coaching or playing experience at the high school level.
Preferred - Collegiate coaching experience.
Licenses/Certifications
Required - Possess a valid driver's license and pass a driving background check. This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:
PA State Police Criminal Background Check
PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
FBI Criminal Background Check
Skills
Proficient communication skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability 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
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
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