Assistant Athletic Performance Coach

Texas A&M University; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Athletic Performance Coach at West Texas A&M University assists the Director of Athletic Performance with design and implementation of sport specific speed, strength, agility and conditioning programs for assigned sports.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Bain Athletic Center Weight Room, supervising graduate assistants and interns, and supporting recruitment while ensuring timely completion of required trainings and compliance with NCAA/Lone Star Conference rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or combination of education and experience.
• One year of college strength & conditioning experience.
• Experience training large groups.
• CSCS / SCCC / CPR/AED certification required/testing completed upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Instruct student athletes and teams in strength, conditioning and agility.
• Program for specific needs of assigned sports.
• Supervise GA/Interns.
• Assist in recruiting prospective student athletes.
• Maintain compliance with required training courses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strength training

Conditioning

Agility training

Program development

Coaching

Team supervision

Communication

Recruitment assistance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

One year college strength & conditioning experience

Tools

CSCS

SCCC

CPR/AED

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Athletic Performance Coach Agency West Texas A&M University Department Athletic Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

Notice

All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

General Summary

The Assistant Athletic Performance Coach will assist the Director of Athletic Performance in all aspects of a collegiate strength and conditioning program including design and implementation of sport specific speed, strength, agility and conditioning programs for assigned sports. The Assistant Athletic Performance Coach will be assigned duties that co-ordinate with the daily functions of the Bain Athletic Center Weight Room. Other duties include supervision of graduate assistant(s) and student interns along with daily upkeep and maintenance of the weight room and other duties assigned.

Responsibilities

• Instruct assigned student-athletes and teams in proper techniques for strength training, conditioning and agility training.
• Program for specific needs of assigned sports.
• Supervise GA/Interns.
• Assist in the recruitment of prospective student athletes.
• Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or combination of education and experience.
• One (1) year of college strength & conditioning experience.
• Experience training large groups.
• One of the following certifications required: CSCS SCCC CPR/AED certification required/testing completed upon hire.
• Obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and qualify to operate a vehicle within Texas A&M University System guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with collegiate athletics.
• Applicants should have the ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, sports medicine staff, sport coaches, members of the University community & possess good management skills.
• Represent the University in a professional and responsible manner; and exhibit excellent interpersonal skills.
• Adherence to & an appreciation for NCAA & Lone Star Conference regulations & the ability to instill those values in subordinates & student-athletes will be expected.

Visa and Work Authorization

Due to budgetary reasons, West Texas A&M University will not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Other Legal Requirements

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

Equal Opportunity Statements

Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer.

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.

About the System

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.