Graduate Football Assistant Coach – Practice & Recruiting

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Graduate Assistant – Assistant Coach Football to support practice and game-day prep, while promoting academic integrity among student-athletes. The role reports to the Head Coach and Athletics leadership.

Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate degree program at UTRGV, with strong communication skills and attention to detail. Position involves NCAA compliance and recruitment activities, with significant liaison and travel

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in a graduate degree program at UTRGV.
• Strong communication skills (both oral and in writing).
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with practice and game-day preparation and execution.
• Maintain and ensure student-athlete academic integrity.
• Provide service to the Institution as assigned by the Director of Athletics & Recreation or Head Coach.
• Adhere to NCAA, conference, departmental, and university policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Assist with the identification, recruitment and selection of quality student-athletes and maintains contact with prospective student-athletes.
• Serve as liaison between sport supervisor including facilities, marketing and promotions, game operations, ticket and media relations.
• Assist with the development of marketing strategies for recruiting prospective student-athletes and community engagement.
• Assists with alumni and community relations and outreach.
• Manages all logistics of team travel and coordinates, organizes, and collaborates with vendors regarding team travel, meal arrangements, and team practice sites.
• Organizes and maintains accurate inventory of volleyball equipment and uniforms.
• Oversees marketing, outreach and administrative duties for camp activities
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and commitment to University, NCAA, and WAC compliance rules and regulations
• Assist with the organization and planning of practice and competitive strategies.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Currently enrolled and in good standing in a graduate degree program at UTRGV

Job description

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Graduate Assistant – Assistant Coach Football to support practice and game-day prep, while promoting academic integrity among student-athletes. The role reports to the Head Coach and Athletics leadership.

Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate degree program at UTRGV, with strong communication skills and attention to detail. Position involves NCAA compliance and recruitment activities, with significant liaison and travel