Athletics Assistant (Strength & Conditioning)

Texas A&M University System; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University Athletics Department in Laredo, Texas, seeks an Athletics Assistant (Strength and Conditioning) to support coaching and program operations. The role involves recruiting, scouting and game management under supervision.

Responsibilities include coordinating travel, preparing scouting reports, assisting with summer camps, and ensuring compliance with NCAA and university rules. Requires a high school diploma; no prior experience required; on-campus work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• Must not be currently enrolled undergraduate student at Texas A&M International University.

Responsibilities

• Coaches under direction of head/assistant coach and teaches sport dynamics to student-athletes.
• Recruits and scouts prospective student athletes.
• Make recommendations to head coach regarding potential student athletes.
• Coordinate and arrange team travel and practice sessions.
• Develop and distribute scouting reports and analyze film.
• Assist with summer camps.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, Conference and University rules.
• Enforce conduct rules for student-athletes.

Skills

NCAA rules knowledge

Oral and written communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

No prior experience required

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

Job description

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

Staff

Job Description

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 of Rate

$14.43/hour for up to 19 hours 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.