Job Description

Assistant Cross Country Coach

Penn State York is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our athletics team as an Assistant Cross Country Coach. The successful candidate will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the cross country program, including training, mentoring, recruiting, and administration. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about cross country and dedicated to fostering the athletic and personal growth of student-athletes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and conducting practices, training sessions, and team meetings.
• Provide individualized coaching and feedback to student-athletes to improve their performance and development.
• Promote a positive team culture and a commitment to the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal responsibility.
• Adhere to all PSUAC and USCAA rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Previous coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cross country training techniques, strategies, and rules.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• A commitment to the academic and athletic success of student-athletes.

Work Schedule:

• This is a part-time position with variable hours, including evenings and weekends, based on the team's practice and competition schedule.

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.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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.

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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