Associate Head Coach

Summary

Job Category:
Coaching
Job Title:
Associate Head Coach
Job Category Definition:
Responsible for the organization, development, and leadership of a varsity intercollegiate athletic program in support of the mission and core values of the Athletic Department/University. Duties may include hiring staff; recruiting and retaining top prospective student-athletes; establishing a competitive schedule; coordinating practice planning, skill development, and designing strategies which prepare team for competition; mentoring student-athletes; overseeing booster clubs and development initiatives; organizing sport camps; and budget management; collaborates with numerous athletic and University units; demonstrates adherence to University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Job Title Definition:
The Associate Head Coach is critically involved in all aspects of the program, is given specific autonomy, and shares responsibilities with the Head Coach in key areas of the program such as recruiting, coordination of play (e.g., offensive coordinator), coaching tactics/strategies, budget management, staff oversight, etc.; the Associate Head Coach has significant responsibility in the following areas, but not limited to: mentoring assistant coach(es); scheduling and team travel; promotion of the team and University; fundraising and alumni events; practice planning; equipment purchase/inventory; and professional development; may share responsibility with the Head Coach in establishment/enforcement of team rules, community service efforts, etc.; represents the Head Coach at meetings, fund-raising functions, and alumni events; adheres to University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations while supporting the core values of intercollegiate athletics. Duties are performed at various levels within the defined title. 
Working Conditions:
Specific physical requirements and effort are outlined in Job Responsibilities Worksheet (list of essential job duties and responsibilities specific to a particular job at the unit level) in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Other Requirements:
 

Levels

Level 1  

There is currently no level 1.

Level 2  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ATCO0202 J Exempt

Level 2 positions typically demonstrate intermediate knowledge of defined skill areas/applications to integrate fundamental elements from other specialties into work assignments; has intermediate knowledge of employment regulations, policies, and procedures necessary to perform assigned managerial tasks; promote a culture that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse team members; establish a shared vision and shares responsibility for the achievement of team goals, and provide direction for appropriate implementation of plans; ensures safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; may assist with a team project and complete difficult assignments, requiring intermediate knowledge of field of specialization; interpret and communicate information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in writing including materials intended for distribution; incorporate new facts and ideas into group processes and apply creative thinking to develop new solutions; typically work independently or with minimal supervision on difficult assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters.

Typical Education & Experience

6+ years Division I related coaching experience (University Park Campus Only)

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Typical Work Duties
  • Assists Head Coach with game-day coaching strategy
  • Assists Head Coach with the recruitment of perspective student-athletes
  • Assists Head Coach with developing aspects of program budget
  • May represent Head Coach upon request at PSU, NCAA, Conference and ICA or other events
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 3  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ATCO0203 K Exempt

Level 3 typically demonstrates proficient knowledge of defined skill areas/application to integrate fundamental elements from other specialties into work assignments; demonstrate awareness of emerging trends and changes in employment regulations, policies and procedures to proactively address issues; apply knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization to complete difficult assignments;  review completed work of others for conformity to policy, and effectiveness of approach; promote a culture that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse team members; establish a shared vision and take responsibility for the achievement of team goals, and provide direction for appropriate implementation of plans; ensures safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; may lead a project team involved in completion of difficult assignments, requiring proficient knowledge of field of specialization; interpret and communicate information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in writing including materials intended for distribution; incorporate new facts and ideas into group processes and apply creative thinking to develop new solutions; typically work independently, conferring with manager on unusual matters.

Typical Education & Experience

7+ years Division I related coaching experience (University Park Campus Only)

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Typical Work Duties
  • Actively involved with specific aspects of game-day coaching and strategy
  • Actively involved with the recruitment of prospective student-athletes
  • Control or oversight of aspects of developing program budget
  • May supervise other assistant coaches, student managers, volunteer coaches or other team personnel
  • May have the authority to make grant-in-aid decisions and official visit selections
  • Represents Head Coach upon request at PSU, NCAA, Conference and ICA or other events
  • Represents Head Coach and the program to the media when requested
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 4  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ATCO0204 M Exempt

Level 4 positions typically demonstrate advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization and complete complex assignments; integrate complex elements from other specialties into work assignments; demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusionary practices which support diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness throughout the University; establish a shared vision and take responsibility for the achievement of team goals, and provide direction for appropriate implementation of plans; present ideas, concepts and instructions in a clear manner, and use persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and cooperation; develop new techniques, concepts, theories, programs or solutions and apply them to complex strategic operating issues; typically work independently on complex work assignments, review progress and evaluate results and update management as appropriate; may direct and delegate work to lower-level staff.

Typical Education & Experience

8+ years Division I related coaching experience (University Park Campus Only)

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Typical Work Duties
  • Supervises other assistant coaches, student managers, volunteer coaches or other team personnel
  • Actively involved in the hiring of assistant coaches and team personnel
  • May share responsibility with Head Coach in determining game-day coaching and strategy
  • Assists in player development and is given autonomy in key areas
  • Control or oversight of the budget
  • Oversight and control of recruiting top prospective student-athletes
  • Assists Head Coach in guiding prospective student-athletes through the National Letter of Intent, initial eligibility and admissions process
  • Represents Head Coach upon request at PSU, ICA or other events
  • Represents Head Coach and the program to the media when requested
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 5  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ATCO0205 O Exempt

Level 5 positions typically extend mastery of job knowledge to the principles, theories and practices of related specialties; expand knowledge of best practices and incorporate into all work assignments and procedures; evaluate and enhance current practices and efforts to ensure optimal support or diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness; oversee leadership of teams and projects that involve extensive cooperation and coordination between multiple departments across the University or with external customers; prepare written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on highly complex issues and deliver to a broad variety of audiences; identify and implement innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and/or operational issues which may involve unusual circumstances and incomplete or conflicting data; work independently on highly complex or strategic assignments; may direct and supervise lower-level staff.

Typical Education & Experience

10+ years Division I related coaching experience (University Park Campus Only)

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Typical Work Duties
  • Actively involved in the hiring of assistant coaches and team personnel
  • Directs and mentors assistant coaches and other team personnel in coordinating all aspects of the program
  • Shares responsibility with Head Coach in determining game-day coaching and strategy
  • Control or oversight of the budget and has the authority to make budget expenditures
  • Performs a lead role in player development and is given autonomy in key areas
  • Oversight and control of recruiting top prospective student-athletes
  • Guides prospective student-athletes through the National Letter of Intent, initial eligibility and admissions process)
  • Shares responsibility with the Head Coach in responding to media requests
  • Represents the Head Coach upon request in all areas of program administration
  • Provides other duties as assigned by the Head Coach

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.