Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance

Job Title

Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

Texas A&M Athletics department is committed to building champions through academic achievement, athletic excellence, and national recognition of student-athletes, teams, and programs. We are a proud member of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 Texas A&M student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports .

What we want

The Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Performance is responsible for the development and administration of individualized speed, strength and conditioning programs for all varsity student-athletes (excluding football) to optimize performance. Advises head sport coach in conditioning and evaluates various components of fitness in the athletes. Assists trainers in developing rehabilitation programs for injured athletes. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) as stated above. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Cover Letter/Resume’/References: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references(to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

COVID-19 information:   Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Four years of athletics administration experience including three years in strength & conditioning coaching

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of NCAA and SEC Conference rules and regulations
• Knowledge of training principals
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Other Requirements/Factors:

• Working nights, weekends, and holidays as required to complete assigned tasks

Preferred Education:

• Master's Degree with three years' athletics administration experience including three years in strength & conditioning coaching

Responsibilities:

• Supervision - Organize the needs of the Sports Performance staff and provide resources necessary to carry out appropriate training for all varsity teams (excluding football). Collaborate with Sports Performance, Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, and Sport Coaches to create an optimal training environment for student-athletes. Delegate responsibilities and projects to appropriate staff members to empower individuals and provide professional development opportunities. Organize and direct weekly, monthly, and yearly staff meetings to lead and unify staff with the vision of the Sports Performance Department. Evaluate individual members of the staff and provide constructive feedback to continue professional growth and development. Oversee development and implementation of professional internship program.

• Coaching - Provide instruction for the proper technique(s) to be used when training with machines and free-weights. Motivates athletes to achieve the necessary gains to be successful. Design integrated programs of weight training, running, flexibility, plyometrics, rehabilitation and reconditioning that will meet the needs of the individual student athlete. Organizes and implements the programs workouts in an efficient and safe manner, to ensure proper training effect for student-athletes. Design total conditioning programs for all varsity student-athletes(excluding football) (off season, pre-season and in session).

• Budget - Oversee the budget for Sports Performance. Ensure that expenditures are within approved parameters. Ensure that University and Department policies are followed regarding receipt of revenue and purchases of goods and services.

• Equipment - Successfully analyzes and evaluates new equipment and provides advice concerning the purchase of conditioning equipment. Maintains and schedules repairs for all equipment and facilities for safe use. Maintain a clean, functioning, and orderly facility. Planning and overseeing a systematic implementation of technology equipment for advancement of department and student-athlete evaluation. Analyze and research new technology and equipment to ensure maximum effectiveness.

• Testing and Evaluation - Design and carry out testing programs to maximize evaluation for various teams and individual student-athletes for the components of fitness stressed in his/her sport. Provide equipment for staff to accurately test and evaluate objective metrics. Communicate information with Sport Coaches and staff which may aid in overall evaluation of student-athlete performance. Research and promote discussion of optimal testing and evaluation principles.

• Recruiting - Assists team coaches for all sports (excluding football) in recruiting student-athletes by providing an interesting and enthusiastic explanation of the conditioning program. Makes available basic information to professional scouts that may assist in evaluation of players. Plan, develop, and monitor video presentations for recruiting, specific to each team and coach.

• Education/Mentoring - Keeps informed of current research and trends in all areas of athletic performance and strives to constantly evaluate and update all training programs. Manage and oversee continuing education program for staff and interns. Build a library of research and professional development resources for staff and interns. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Compliance - Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations. Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations concerning student-athlete: conduct, appearance, road games, punctuality and other areas as deemed appropriate.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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