Penn State Job Catalog

The Assistant Coach (Non-NCAA) aides in the instruction and management of an intercollegiate sports team that is not affiliated with the NCAA; helps mentor students to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth; assists with purchasing/inventory of equipment; coordinates visiting team requests; compiles and maintain statistical information; assists with team travel; supports promotion and fundraising efforts.

• Assist the Head Coach in directing, planning, and leading sport practices, training sessions, competitions, and events; observe player skills and provide instruction for new techniques
• 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
• Implement strength and skill training methods to build player capabilities
• Facilitate player cooperation through team enhancement activities
• Gather, prepare, and present scouting materials
• Assist with the compilation and maintenance of statistical information
• Ensure compliance with University policies and regulations
• Collaborate with other coaches to coordinate team logistics including travel, fundraising, promotion, and community outreach
• Assist with former athlete and alumni relations
• When required, represent Head Coach at events
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

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Communication and Collaboration:

• Not Selected

• Influence & Persuasion
• Mentoring
• Operations management
• performance analytics
• Recruiting
• Regulatory compliance
• Scheduling
• Scouting
• Social media management
• Sports analytics
• Sports management
• Video Analysis