Part-Time Assistant Track and Field Coach - Department of Athletics

Join a vibrant equity-minded campus whose excellence is reflected in its community, cultural engagement, and student success. The Department of Athletics invites applicants for a Part-Time Assistant Track & Field Coach position. This a Part-Time, salaried, 12-month position with benefits.

West Chester University is an NCAA Division II member of the highly competitive Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). The Department of Athletics prepares our student athletes for life-long success by providing opportunities for them to excel in the classroom, in competition and in the community. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good. Learn more about WCU’s Department of Athletics.

The Part-Time Assistant Coach for Track & Field and Cross Country assists the Head Coach in all aspects of administering and operating an NCAA Division II program. The incumbent coaches assigned event groups, recruits qualified prospective student-athletes, coordinates home meet operations, and supporting the administrative functions of the program. This position requires regular afternoon, evening, and weekend availability, including travel with the team to all competitions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills to be a positive role model and representative of the university. The person will travel extensively on both weekdays and weekends and may be expected to drive university vehicles to practices and competitions. The Assistant Coach will collaborate with other departmental staff to ensure student success.

Responsibilities include:

• Coach assigned event groups and provide technical instruction, practice planning, and competition preparation
• Develop and implement training plans in collaboration with the coaching staff
• Assist with the recruiting of prospective student athletes
• Serve in a leadership role for home meet administration, including meet operations, event management, and volunteer coordinat
• Complete NCAA compliance documentation, including required practice and recruiting records
• Assist with fundraising initiatives, camps, clinics, and alumni engagement
• Work collaboratively with athletic training, strength and conditioning, and academic support staff to promote student-athlete success
• Assume primary responsibility for assigned administrative and operational duties as delegated by the Head Coach
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience coaching across multiple track and field discipline at the college level
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and mentor student-athletes
• Experience operating electronic timing systems (e.g., FinishLynx) and/or meet management software
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in writing & verbally, and present dynamically to a variety of constituents
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities
• Possess a valid driver’s license and ability to travel with the team, including driving team vans (15-passenger van)
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and a flexible schedule during the academic year

• Experience recruiting prospective student-athletes at the collegiate level; and/or
• Experience coordinating collegiate athletic events or home competitions; and/or
• Experience with recruiting and roster management platforms (e.g., ARMS, Teamworks, DirectAthletics, Athletic.net); and/or
• Knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and compliance procedures

The salary for this position is $16,250.

Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This advertisement may be closed without notice upon receipt of a sufficient pool of qualified candidates.

Required Documents for Consideration

To be considered an applicant for the position, please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae/Resume
• List of three references with contact information (Include position title, phone number, and email address).

To be considered a finalist, applicants must successfully complete the application and interview process.

Due to the nature of this position, employment visa sponsorship is not available

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University’s educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and Act 73 of 1988, West Chester University publishes a combined Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR). The ASFSR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASFSR is available for review on the Public Safety website.

Application Questions?

Email hrs@wcupa.edu for questions regarding the application process.

  Full-Time Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach - Department of Athletics

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Athletics invites applications for a Full-Time Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach.

West Chester University is an NCAA Division II member of the highly competitive Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). The Department of Athletics prepares our student athletes for life-long success by providing opportunities for them to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in the community. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting all duties associated with successful coaching at the college level including designing, implementing, and monitoring sport specific strength and conditioning training programs for individual athletes and varsity teams. 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills to be a positive role model and representative of the university. 

Responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and monitor sport specific strength and conditioning programs for varsity student athletes
• Collaborate with coaches and athletic trainers to improve team performance and reduce the risk of injury
• Coordinate with athletic trainers to develop strength and conditioning programs to support athlete rehabilitation 
• Collaborate with Sports Nutrition Department to support athlete health including nutrition, body weight, and body composition
• Teach proper resistance and exercise training technique
• Teach proper running and weight training movements
• Teach Olympic style lifting
• Conduct pre-season and off-season fitness evaluations
• Support strength and conditioning facility and team schedules 
• Maintain required documentation for all strength and conditioning programs
• Anticipate potential risks of injury, take measures to remove them, and, in the event of an injury, implement emergency medical procedures 
• Assist in the maintenance of weight rooms, equipment, and facilities 
• Train and supervise student employees and interns
• Follow and demonstrate support for all policies and regulations of West Chester University, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association including NCAA policies on banned substances
• Maintain professional certification per CSCCA and NSCA policies and regulations
• Assist with administrative duties
• Other duties as assigned

• Two (2) years of professional experience working with college or professional teams 
• Current certification in strength and conditioning by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS) or the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach Association (SCCC)
• Current certification in CPR 
• Current First Aid certification
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends

• Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related field 
• Programming experience
• Experience implementing plyometrics 
• Experience with speed development and conditioning 
• Experience coaching Olympic style lifts
• Experience using sports science applications such as Vald, Gymaware, and Teambuildr  
• Knowledge of and conformity to NCAA policies and regulations

Salary and benefits are dictated by the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) Non-Faculty Coaches Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references are required for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. No phone calls please.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

Due to the nature of the position, employment visa sponsorship is not available. 

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University’s educational mission.  West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email hrs@wcupa.edu for questions regarding the application process.

Assistant Volleyball Coach (Full-Time) 

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Athletics invites applications for a Full-Time Assistant Volleyball Coach.

West Chester University is an NCAA Division II member of the highly competitive Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). The Department of Athletics prepares our student athletes for life-long success by providing opportunities for them to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in the community. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting all duties associated with successful coaching at the college level. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills to be a positive role model and representative of the university. This position requires the ability to travel extensively on both weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the Head Coach in fulfilling all responsibilities associated with successful coaching at the college level
• Identify and recruit athletically and academically qualified student-athletes 
• Schedule and organize practice sessions
• Coach and demonstrate high level volleyball technical skills
• Monitor academic progress and promote student-athlete well-being
• Assist with the management of equipment, team travel, schedule, and budget
• Assist with administrative duties as assigned by the head coach
• Support alumni relations and community service events
• Organize fundraising events
• Organize and administer camps and clinics
• Video breakdown and analysis via VolleyMetrics
• Ensure program compliance with all NCAA, PSAC, and University rules and regulations, including timely completion of all compliance documentation via Teamworks and ARMS
• Travel for recruiting and competition
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years of collegiate playing or coaching experience at the college, club, or international level 
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and travel frequently
• Knowledge of and conformity to NCAA rules 

• NCAA Coaching experience
• NCAA Volleyball playing experience
• Recruiting experience
• Master’s Degree

Special Instructions

Salary and benefits are dictated by the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) Non-Faculty Coaches Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references are required for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. No phone calls please.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

Due to the nature of the position, employment visa sponsorship is not available. 

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University’s educational mission.  West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email hrs@wcupa.edu for questions regarding the application process.