Athletics Assistant (Strength & Conditioning)

Athletics Assistant (Strength & Conditioning)

Texas A&M International University

Athletics Department

Job Location: Laredo, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Proposed Minimum Salary: $14.43 hourly

Job Summary

The Athletics Assistant (Strength and Conditioning), under general supervision, assists with all phases of coaching an intercollegiate team, including recruiting, scouting, game management and promotions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coaches at the direction of the head coach and/or assistant coach. Provides instruction, demonstration and teaching the sport's dynamics to student-athletes to ensure maximum potential of individuals and the team as a whole
• Recruits and scouts prospective student athletes from high school, junior and community colleges
• Makes recommendations to the head coach regarding potential of student athlete
• Performs administrative duties as assigned by Head Coach
• Coordinates and arranges team travel involving coordinating and arranging competitive schedule, organizing and scheduling practice sessions, updating and maintaining student-athlete recruiting databases, updating and maintaining files (both hard copy and video) of opponents
• Develops and distributes scouting reports on opponents, analyzing opponents' film and scouting reports, assisting in the requisitioning and purchasing of uniforms and equipment, and organizing on-campus visits by prospective student-athletes (both official and unofficial)
• Assists with summer camps
• 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

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent
• No previous experience required.
• May not be currently enrolled undergraduate student at Texas A&M International University.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of NCAA rules.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.
• Subject to funding and/or need.

Pay Rate: $14.43/hour for up to 19 hours weekly

Instructions to Applicant

During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you "Submit" the application materials. The software does not allow you to "Save" your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Be sure to include:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• 3-5 professional references and their full contact information
• Unofficial transcripts

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. "See resume" is not an acceptable entry

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.