Penn State Job Catalog

The Assistant Coach (Division III) supports the Head Coach in the administration and operation of an NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics program; is responsible for recruiting prospective student-athletes, coaching and skill development, practice and game preparation, scouting and performance analysis, student-athlete mentoring, team travel and equipment management, program administration, supervision of student managers and other support personnel, coordination of camps, community engagement, and operational activities, and assistance with fundraising, alumni relations, media interactions, and other external initiatives; promotes the academic, athletic, personal, and social development of student-athletes, while ensuring compliance with University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations; advances the mission and values of the athletics program.

• Coordinate the recruitment and retention of prospective student athletes including prospect evaluation, prospect selection, off campus evaluation, on and off campus visits, and contacts (phone calls, letters, e-mail, etc.)
• Assist with the mentoring of student athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth; assist Head Coach in establishing and enforcing rules of conduct and team policies
• Gather, prepare, and present scouting materials
• Assist with the organization and planning for home events, practice planning, skill development of student athletes, and game day strategy
• Assist with the organization and planning of team travel and the purchasing, inventory, care, and storage of equipment
• Assist with the planning, organization, execution, and staffing of sport camps
• Coordinate visiting team requests, such as practice, hotel accommodations, meals, etc.
• Assist with former athlete and alumni relations
• Assist with the compilation and maintenance of statistical information
• May independently supervise student managers, volunteer coaches, undergraduate coaches and other ancillary personnel
• When required, represent Head Coach at intercollegiate athletics, alumni, and University events
• Assist with the oversight and management of booster clubs and team and athletic fundraising efforts
• Assist with the management and response to media requests
• Adhere to University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations

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• Community engagement
• Operations management
• Recruiting
• Regulatory compliance
• Scheduling
• Scouting
• Sports analytics
• Sports management