Penn State Job Catalog

The Associate Head Coach is critically involved in all aspects of the program, are given specific autonomy, and share responsibilities with the Head Coach in key areas of the program such as recruiting, coordination of play, coaching tactics/strategies, budget management, staff oversight, etc. The Associate Head Coach has significant responsibility in the following areas, but not limited to: mentoring assistant coach(es), scheduling and team travel, promotion of the team and University, fundraising and alumni events, practice planning, equipment purchase/inventory, and professional development; may share responsibility with the Head Coach in establishment/enforcement of team rules, community service efforts, etc.; represent the Head Coach at meetings, fund-raising functions, and alumni events; adheres to University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations while supporting the core values of intercollegiate athletics.

• Supervise assistant coaches, student managers, volunteer coaches, or other team personnel
• Participate in and/or lead the hiring of assistant coaches and team personnel
• Share responsibility with Head Coach in determining game-day coaching and strategy
• Assist with player development and practice planning and execution
• Control or oversee the budget
• Collaborate and/or lead the recruitment of top prospective student-athletes
• Assist Head Coach in guiding prospective student-athletes through the National Letter of Intent, initial eligibility, and admissions process
• Represent Head Coach upon request at events
• Represent Head Coach and the program to the media when requested
• Schedule, plan, organize, and/or conduct summer sport camps in support of athletics and the University; promote the growth of sport camps
• Adhere to University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations with a clear mandate to self-report any violations

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