Graduate Assistant Coach – PennWest University Edinboro

Institution: PennWest University Edinboro

Location: Edinboro, PA

Salary: Tuition Waiver & $7,200 stipend

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Expertise in all event areas will be considered.
• Provide coaching and instruction to student-athletes.
• Plan and participate in hosting track and cross country meets, camps, and clinics.
• Participate in fundraising and public relations activities.
• Assist head coach in coordinating practice logistics, assisting with team travel to meets.
• Assist with recruiting, scouting, campus visits, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Coaching, participating, and/or recruiting experience at the collegiate level is preferred. Experience in the explosive events is preferred.
• Knowledge of PSAC and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of student-athletes, parents, coaches, and administrators.
• Valid, unrestricted US driver’s license.
• Experience with engaging Social Media/Content Creation is preferred.
• Must be admissible to one of PennWest Edinboro or PennWest Global Online’s graduate degree programs.
  o https://www.pennwest.edu/academics/programs/index.php?&name=&degree_type=Master%27s%2CDoctoral

Location:
Pennsylvania Western University Edinboro is located 15 miles south of Erie, Pennsylvania. The university is the region’s largest and most comprehensive public institution. The 585-acre campus is located in a picturesque area, approximately 100 miles from the educational and cultural centers of Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Buffalo.

Compensation:
Graduate Assistant benefits include 9 credit hours tuition waiver and $3,600 stipend per semester. Students are responsible for any fees.

This 10-month position begins August 2025. This position may be renewed for two years. Interested individuals are required to apply. Please submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references to Jamison Dietrich at [email protected]. Review of candidates will begin immediately.

For additional information concerning this position please contact:
Jamison Dietrich
Director of Cross Country/Track and Field
[email protected]

Job Categories

NCAA Division II, Part-Time, Assistant Coach, Graduate Assistant, Cross Country, Track and Field

How to Apply

Email
[email protected]

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