Assistant Athletic Performance Coach

Agency

Department

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
• Two (2) years of college strength & conditioning experience required. 
• Experience training large groups.
• One of the following certifications required:  CSCS or 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:

• Master’s degree.
• 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.

Applicant Instructions:

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu.

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.

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

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.