Assistant Athletic Performance Coach

Assistant Athletic Performance Coach

Agency:
West Texas A&M University

Department:
Athletic Administration

Location:

Canyon, Texas

Job Type: Staff

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of its 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, visit West Texas A&M University Human Resources Benefits.

NOTICE – All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

• Instruct assigned student-athletes and teams in proper techniques for strength training, conditioning, and agility training.
• Program for specific needs of assigned sports.
• Supervise graduate assistants and student interns.
• Assist in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
• Maintain 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University, and job-specific online training courses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years of college strength & conditioning experience.
• CSCS or SCCC certification.
• CPR/AED certification and testing completed upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license and qualification to operate a vehicle within Texas A&M University System guidelines.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

• Master’s degree.
• Prior experience with collegiate athletics.
• Ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, sports medicine staff, sport coaches, and members of the University community.
• Good management skills.
• Professional and responsible representation of the University.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Adherence to and appreciation for NCAA and Lone Star Conference regulations, and ability to instill those values in subordinates and student-athletes.

• Due to budgetary reasons, West Texas A&M University will not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.
• 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 required information.
• Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

West Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. All positions are security-sensitive, and employment is contingent upon criminal history checks and verification of credentials.