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University of Pennsylvania Collegiate and Youth Sports Performance Coach in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
Posted Job Title
Collegiate and Youth Sports Performance Coach
Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
Job Description Summary
The Netter Center and Penn Sports Performance Department are looking for a Collegiate and Youth Sports Performance Coach to work directly with Penn Varsity Sports and Young Quakers staff to provide strength and conditioning and sports programming for both collegiate and youth athletes. This role involves the planning, coordination, and implementation of Young Quakers Community Athletics Sports and Penn Sports Performance programs. Duties include program design and implementation, communication, equipment management, and documentation. The position also requires direct supervision of Penn student-athletes. Programming takes place both on Penn’s campus and at schools in West Philadelphia.
Job Description
THE NETTER CENTER
Founded in 1992, the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships is the University's primary vehicle for advancing civic and community engagement at Penn. It brings together the resources and assets of both the University and the wider community to help solve universal problems such as poverty, health inequities, environmental sustainability, and inadequate, unequal education as they are manifested in the University's local geographic area of West Philadelphia and Philadelphia at large. The Netter Center develops and helps implement democratic, mutually transformative, place-based partnerships between Penn and West Philadelphia that advance research, teaching, learning, practice, and service and improve the quality of life on campus and in the community. The Netter Center works with and serves as a model for other higher education institutions across the United States and around the world.
The Netter Center’s university-assisted community schools (UACS) is a strategy to educate, engage, empower, and serve all members of the community in which the school is located and engage students (K-16+) in real world, community problem solving. The Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative (AUNI) is a major component of the University-Assisted Community Schools (UACS) program of the Netter Center for Community Partnerships.
PENN SPORTS PERFORMANCE
The Sports Performance Department, a Center of Excellence in Penn Athletics, is a highly dynamic, interactive, and visible component in which the Strength and Conditioning Department plays a vital role in the development of our student-athletes. Our goal is to positively impact Penn student-athletes and help them reach their highest potential physically and mentally, reduce risk of injury, and create an unrivaled experience. All staff members will contribute to this goal by educating, inspiring, empowering, and growing their respective student-athletes and teams.
DUTIES:
Management/Coordination:
- Create training and practice plans for collegiate varsity athletes and West Philadelphia youth in grades K-8
Program Communications:
Communicate directly with sport coaches and Penn Sports Performance team
Maintain regular communication with YQ Director, Coordinator, and coaches
Program Site Support and Operations:
Engage Penn’s collegiate varsity athletes and West Philadelphia students in grades K-8 in strength & conditioning and sports activities
Work in concert with other members of Strength and Conditioning staff to govern the use of the weight room, ensuring the health and safety of all student-athletes. Share in the responsibilities of coverage and care of Penn weight room facilities. Help with additional team coverage when needed
Program Documentation and Evaluation:
Evaluate and document physical training of both Penn varsity athletes and Young Quakers
Document program activities and curriculum.
Contribute to UACS Sports, Fitness & Health annual reports.
Maintain Penn student and high school student attendance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree, NSCA-CSCS certification and CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are required.
The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience specifically engaging a range of K12 youth in sports and fitness activities.
Experience working in a collegiate-level strength and conditioning program is also highly preferred.
The ideal candidate will have experience in urban education, supervision, program management and evaluation.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and foster high quality connections and relationships is critical.
Must be collaborative, flexible, and work productively with diverse groups.
Must be able to engage in sports and fitness activities, stand for long periods of time, and lift heavy objects.
Pay range is $18.00-22.00 per hour.
Applicants must have active NSCA-CSCS certification.
This is a Temporary Position.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences
Pay Range
$7.25 - $20.00 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
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