Assistant Coach Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach with management of the athletic program; assists with all aspects of the recruiting process; helps mentor student-athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth; assists in gathering, preparing and presenting scouting materials; assists with film exchange; assists in practice planning and skill development; assists with team travel; assists with purchasing/inventory of equipment; assists in organization of sport camps; coordinates visiting team requests; compiles and maintain statistical information; supervises student managers and other ancillary personnel; coordinates team community service; represents Head Coach at events when required; performs requested responsibilities with booster club; assists with fund raising; ensures availability for media requests; adheres to all University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations while promoting the core values and strategic goals of intercollegiate athletics.

• 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.

Commitment to comply fully with the mission statements of the University and Department, including Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics vision to prepare students for a lifetime of impact.

Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus two years of Division 1 related coaching experience.

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. Due to the financial and fiduciary responsibilities of this position, successful completion of a credit history check will be required. 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.

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

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