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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division I and Big Ten Conference Institution, is seeking a Track and Field/XC Athletic Performance Coach to cultivate a positive training environment that encourages team building, accountability, discipline, work ethic and mentally and physically healthy student-athletes.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Design, organize and supervise strength and conditioning programs for Track and Field/ Cross Country.
• Coordinate and collaborate with High Performance staff in optimizing student-athlete performance, health and wellness through the development of strategies that promote best practice within sport.
• Manage day-to-day athlete monitoring strategies that include various sport technologies (i.e., Catapult GPS, ForceDecks, NordBord, Wellness Surveys).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete theinternal 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division I and Big Ten Conference Institution, is seeking a Track and Field/XC Athletic Performance Coach to cultivate a positive training environment that encourages team building, accountability, discipline, work ethic and mentally and physically healthy student-athletes.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Design, organize and supervise strength and conditioning programs for Track and Field/ Cross Country.
• Coordinate and collaborate with High Performance staff in optimizing student-athlete performance, health and wellness through the development of strategies that promote best practice within sport.
• Manage day-to-day athlete monitoring strategies that include various sport technologies (i.e., Catapult GPS, ForceDecks, NordBord, Wellness Surveys).
• Utilize Smartabase, Teamworks and Teams for information collecting, sharing, scheduling and communication across multiple departments.
• Coordinate team nutritional needs in consultation with sports nutritionist through fueling stations, meals associated with team travel and other dietary needs.
• Support education for student-athletes regarding nutrition and supplementation.
• Develop strength and fitness evaluation techniques to measure student-athlete’s physical improvements.
• Play an integral part of the on-campus recruitment of student-athletes in assigned sport.
• Communicate daily with Head Coaches and Sports Medicine staff for assigned sport.
• Communicate often with all members of the Sports Performance Team (High Performance, Sports Nutrition, Sports Psychology).
• Work closely with the athletic training staff on student-athlete return to play and injury prevention.
• Collaborate with Athletic Performance staff to assist in coverage, assigned projects and overall department synergy.
• Ensure safe and functional training environments for the weight room and other conditioning facilities.
• Assist in identifying and purchasing needed strength and conditioning equipment.
• Assist in scheduling of the weight room for training purposes.
• Assist with the intern program, which includes planning, supervising, and evaluating.
• Assistant Director responsibilities can include but are not limited to, supervising and mentoring multiple full-time staff members, managing weight rooms and budgetary needs for spaces and staff, creating an inclusive space for collaboration/discussion and developing leadership development amongst staff.

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree or higher plus 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Master's Degree is preferred. Current certification as a professional strength coach with the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association or National Strength and Conditioning Association required. Experience in collegiate strength and conditioning coaching preferred.

This position requires the following clearances: 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.

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.

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

$56,200.00 - $81,500.00

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

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