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

Penn State University
United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Aug 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.

 

This is a/an 91.7% full-time equivalency (FTE) job with months off. The number of months off will be determined by the position's FTE percentage. The timing of months off will be set to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to HR105 FTE positions should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. This position is eligible for benefits associated with any full-time position. The salary grade and range listed in the posting is reflective of a 100% Full-time position. Full-time equivalency job offers may fall outside of the listed range due to the assigned percentage of effort.

 

POSITION SPECIFICS

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 equi

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