Head Diving Coach
Penn State UniversityAbout the role
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POSITION SPECIFICS
Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division I and Big Ten Conference Institution, is seeking a Head Coach for Diving; The Head Coach for diving will assist with all aspects of the recruiting process; help mentor student-athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth; assists in gathering, preparing and presenting scouting materials; assists with film exchange; assists in practice planning and skill development; assists with team travel; assists with purchasing/inventory of equipment; assists in organization of sport camps; coordinates visiting team requests; compiles and maintain statistical information; supervises student managers and other ancillary personnel; coordinates team community service; represents Head Coach at events when required; performs requested responsibilities with booster club; assists with fund raising; ensures availability for media requests; adheres to all University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations while promoting the core values and strategic goals of intercollegiate athletics.
- Coordinate the recruitment and retention of prospective student athletes including prospect evaluation, prospect selection, off campus evaluation, on and off campus visits, and contacts (phone calls, letters, e-mail, etc.).
- Assist with the mentoring of student athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth; assist Head Coach in establishing and enforcing rules of conduct and team policies.
- Gather, prepare, and present scouting materials.
- Assist with the organization and planning for home events, practice planning, skill development of student athletes, and game day strategy.
- Assist with the organization and planning of team travel and the purchasing, inventory, care, and storage of equipment.
- Assist with the planning, organization, execution, and staffing of sport camps.
- Coordinate visiting team requests, such as practice, hotel accommodations, meals, etc.
- Assist with former athlete and alumni relations.
- Assist with the compilation and maintenance of statistical information.
- May independently supervise student managers, volunteer coaches, undergraduate coaches and other ancillary personnel.
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