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Head Coach Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field

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  • 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Altoona Athletics is seeking candidates for the job of Head Men’s and Women’s Cross County Coach and future Track and Field* coach. This position reports to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and operation of the College’s NCAA Division III varsity intercollegiate men’s and women’s Cross Country and Track and Field program, including all aspects of coaching, recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, fundraising and managing the intercollegiate program within the policies and principals of Penn State University and the NCAA.   

The Coach will be responsible for 

  • Compliance with University policies, state laws, including those pertaining to required clearances, conferences, and NCAA rules and regulations. 

  • Oversight of the activities of assistant coaches, staff, boosters, and student athletes to verify compliance, with a mandate to self-report violations. 

  • Identifying, evaluating, recruiting, and retaining prospective student athletes. 

  • Coordinating practice planning, skill development and designing coaching strategies. 

  • Providing support for the coordination and execution of the athletic programs. 

  • Assisting with the supervision and training of athletic programming staff; developing employee manuals and implementing training programs and/or internships. 

  • Assisting with the implementation of marketing and advertising plans for programs; presenting materials for camps, clinics, public speaking, and/or special events. 

  • Adhering to general and program-specific safety policies, including the communication and enforcement of safety practices; maintaining certifications. 

  • Suggesting items for purchase in support of athletic programming. 

  • Ensuring proper use of sports-related equipment and reporting issues; assisting with equipment inventory and maintenance. 

  • Adhering to and supporting the work unit’s strategic plan and adhering to the established programming budget within University guidelines. 

In addition to the duties for the position, the successful incumbent is required to possess the following: ability to physically demonstrate complex movements and skills requiredhave demonstrated success in a cross country/track and field program at the college or an equivalently high level, including evidence of successful student retention and team success; demonstrated ability to recruit, motivate and develop Division III student athletes; knowledge of the sport and a verifiable ability to teach both fundamentals and strategies of the sport are necessary; working knowledge of NCAA rules, demonstrated commitment to high academic standards, and the NCAA Division III philosophy; have a reputation for integrity.  

Penn State Altoona is a member of the NCAA Division III and the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC).  

*T/F will be introduced at a later dateIn the interim, XC Coach will also be responsible for operating live stats at home sporting events, updating the Athletics website with results/stats/info from home and away sporting events, post content to various social media platforms.  

Education and Experience:  

This position requires a bachelor’s degree or higher plus three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.   

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 the three publicly available clearances of PA State Criminal, DHS Child Abuse, and FBI.  


The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific 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.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$35,600.00 - $500,000.00

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure. 

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.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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.

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