Men's Basketball Assistant Coach

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Altoona, a public related institution, invites candidates for the opening of Part-Time Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. The assistant coach reports to the head coach and is responsible for assisting in the management of all aspects of the basketball program.

Job Duties

Duties include, but will not be limited to:

• Coaching in games.
• Recruitment of student athletes
• Practice sessions.
• Assisting with team fundraising.
• Team travel. 

​Requirements and Qualifications

• A demonstrated ability to recruit, motivate, and develop Division III student-athletes.
• Knowledge of the sport and a verifiable ability to teach both fundamentals and strategies of the sport is necessary.
• This person must possess a commitment to high academic standards, and the NCAA Division III philosophy.
• A successful candidate will have a reputation for integrity.
• Applicants must be well versed in the sport and have previous coaching or instructing experience.

Penn State Altoona is a member of the NCAA Division III and the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the vacancy is filled. This is a part-time, non-benefits eligible job. 

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. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

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