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Associate/Assistant Coach Men’s and Women's Swimming

Penn State University
Penn State University Park, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Apr 2026

About the role

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

 

 

POSITION SPECIFICS

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division I and Big Ten Conference Institution, is seeking an Associate and a Assistant Coach for the Men’s and Women's Swimming and Diving program. The Assistant Coaches are responsible to the Head Coach for assisting in all aspects of the Men's and Women's Swimming 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 University policies and procedures.

  • Ensuring compliance with appropriate administrative processes pertaining to team travel, recruiting travel, budget, student-athlete eligibility and academic progress

  • Alumni relations.

  • Participating in fundraising and community service efforts, as appropriate and assigned

  • Assisting 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.

Requires six years of Division 1 related coaching experience. 

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

If filled as Associate Head Coach - (DI) - Associate Head Coach, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree Differs per sport Required Certifications: None If filled as Assistant Coach - (DI) - Assistant Coach, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree Differs per sport Required Certifications: None

 

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: 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 in addition to standard background checks. This position requires that you operate a motor

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