Athletic Assistant

Job Title

Athletic Assistant

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 by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Home of the 12th Man is the pinnacle in opportunities realized through sport: championships won, diplomas earned, leaders equipped and launched to impact the world. Texas A&M Athletics' mission is to create opportunities through championship athletics. We are proud members of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports .

What we want

The Athletic Assistant, under general supervisions, is responsible for providing support to the Head Football Coach or Assistant Football Coaches as assigned. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Salary range:   Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume’ are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Position details: Travel required with assigned sport. Ability to work flexible hours (nights, weekend and holidays) as required to complete assigned duties.

Required Education: and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• No experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Background in NCAA rules.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to use spreadsheet and database programs.

• Interpersonal and communication skills and ability to plan and organize effectively.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master's degree.

• NCAA coaching or working experience. Experience with working for a NCAA Football Team.

Responsibilities

•  FILM/EVALUATION PROCESS - Maintain up-to-date prospective student-athlete profiles and video profiles on behalf of assigned assistant coach(s). Analyzes and distributes video information to assigned assistant coach(s). Performs administrative duties as assigned by assistant coach(s); to include updating recruiting board(s). Monitors the eligibility of prospective student athletes and updates various prospective student athlete databases.

• RECRUITING OPERATIONS - Assists in recruiting efforts. Organizes on-campus visits of prospective student athletes (official visits and unofficial visits, Junior days and other football recruiting events). Provides tours of campus athletic facilities to prospective student-athletes and families.

•  FOOTBALL CAMP/CLIMIC - Assists with summer camps and clinics: (1) Football Camp Director with summer camp and (2) Director of High School Relations with coaching clinics.

• 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-athletes: conduct, appearance, road games, punctuality and other areas as deemed appropriate. Maintains awareness of and supports the diversity and inclusion initiatives of the Athletics Department. Compliance is a shared responsibility. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.