Campus/Location:
University Park Campus
Date Announced:
07/03/2019
Date Closing:
open until filled
Job Number:
88947
Work Unit:
Intercollegiate Athletics
Department:
Women's Tennis
Full/Part Time:
Full–Time
DESCRIPTION
Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division I and Big Ten Conference Institution, is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Women's Tennis program. The Assistant Coach is responsible to the Head Coach for assisting in all aspects of the Women's Tennis program. Responsibilities include recruiting, coaching, developing, motivating, and evaluating academically and athletically qualified student athletes all in compliance with NCAA, Big 10, and Penn State policies and procedures. Other specific responsibilities include ensuring compliance with appropriate administrative processes pertaining to team travel, recruiting travel, budget, student-athlete eligibility and academic progress; alumni relations; participate in fundraising and community service efforts, as appropriate and assigned; and assist in the coordination with appropriate communications staff to provide pertinent information to media outlets and in preparing related web-based and written materials. 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. This job will be filled as a level 2, or level 3, depending upon the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus one year of related experience for a level 2. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs. Recent Division 1 coaching and/or playing experience preferred. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.
