Assistant Coach, Track and Field/Cross Country – Penn State Behrend

Institution: Penn State Behrend

Location: Erie, PA

Salary: $37000+

Job Description

Official Job posting will be live on Monday August 10; until then please email Coach Cooper gdc120@psu.edu

All track and field coaching areas will be considered, but ideal candidate will have a background in coaching combined events, multiple events, or field events.

Penn State Behrend is currently seeking an Assistant Cross Country / Track and Field Coach to join our NCAA Division III athletics program. This is an outstanding opportunity for a coach who is passionate about developing student-athletes, recruiting talented students, and contributing to a positive, competitive team culture.

Working closely with the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach plays an integral role in all aspects of the cross country and track & field programs. Successful candidates will be committed to excellence, integrity, and the holistic development of student-athletes while supporting the mission of the University and Division III athletics.

• Recruit Outstanding Student-Athletes
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes who will thrive both academically and athletically.
• Build relationships with prospective students, families, and coaches through phone calls, emails, campus visits, recruiting events, and off-campus competitions
• Support recruiting strategies that strengthen and sustain a competitive program.
• Coach and Develop Student-Athletes
• Assist with planning and conducting practices, training sessions, and competitions.
• Provide technical instruction, skill development, event-specific coaching, and performance feedback.
• Prepare scouting reports and assist with meet strategy and competition preparation.
• Assist with Program Operations
• Coordinate team travel logistics and assist with transportation, lodging, and meals.
• Manage the purchasing, inventory, maintenance, and storage of team equipment.
• Help organize and administer home competitions and other program events.
• Coordinate visiting team needs, including practice schedules, accommodations, and hospitality.
• Compile and maintain team statistics and program records.
• Grow the Program
• Assist in planning and operating youth camps and clinics.
• Build relationships with alumni, supporters, and the local community.
• Support fundraising initiatives and external engagement efforts.
• Compliance and Professional Expectations

The Assistant Coach is expected to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and ensure full compliance with all University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. The successful candidate will contribute to a culture of excellence while advancing the mission and values of the athletics department and the University.

Job Categories

NCAA Division III, Full-Time, Assistant Coach, Cross Country, Track and Field, Hurdles, Horizontal Jumps, Vertical Jumps, Throws, Combined Events

How to Apply

Other Instructions
Prior to August 10, email gdc120@psu.edu

After August 10, job will be searchable on Penn State’s job announcement workday under staff positions at the Behrend or Erie, PA campus: https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff?locations=52f02272e496018b56ce3eacc501b417

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