• Athletics Assistant (Strength & Conditioning)

    Texas A&M University System (Laredo, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Athletics Assistant (Strength & Conditioning)

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M International University

     

    Department

     

    Athletics Department

    Proposed Minimum Salary

    $14.43 hourly

     

    Job Location

     

    Laredo, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

    Job Description

    Job Summary

    The Athletic 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.

     

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

     

    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.