Academic Coach

Overview

The Academic Coach is responsible for reinforcing the Athletic Academic Services Office (AASO) commitment to transformative education by helping student-athletes with learning strategies, organization, study skills and alignment of their academic priorities. Academic Coaches work with identified student-athletes based on recent matriculation, developing academic achievement and/or learning differences. Academic Coaches seek to model appropriate behavior for learning, provide customized instruction and guide student-athletes through the learning process.

The Academic Coach will report to their assigned Learning Specialist and/or the Tutor Coordinator.

This is a part-time position. Applying for this position will add you to the applicant pool, which is available to the search committee for consideration when the need arises for the  year. Your application will be held until May 31, 2026.

• Works with student-athletes individually or in small groups to build fundamental academic skills using direct instruction methods and appropriate learning strategies.
• Collaborates and communicates with AASO staff members to design and implement academic success plans based on the expectations and standards established by the AASO.
• Assists in the identification, develop and implement appropriate learning strategies and study skills in order to maximize student-athlete success.
• Fosters professional relationship with student-athletes to encourage academic and personal growth.
• Ensures accurate and timely submission of all required documents including but not limited to reports, availability submission, weekly meeting agendas, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality and adhere to all FERPA guidelines.
• Lears and adheres to NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Christian University rules and regulations by attending all mandatory trainings and meetings (e.g.
  
  - compliance meetings and weekly meetings).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in progress from an accredited institution of higher education.

• Tutoring or teaching experience.
• Master’s degree in progress from an accredited institution of higher education.

• Required:
  
  None

• None

• Knowledge and successful application of various academic skills.
• Knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in education.
• Knowledge of effective learning strategies for adult learners.
• Skill in organization and ability to complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Skill in Microsoft Office Suite
• Skill in Adobe Acrobat
• Skill in using Zoom or other virtual meeting software
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments with sensitivity to deadlines, priorities, and changing circumstances.
• Ability to create lesson plans with clearly defined learning objectives, goals, and a metric for measuring progress toward these goals.
• Ability to explain concepts to others effectively and ability to effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success.
• Ability to conduct and facilitate coaching sessions individually or in small groups.
• Ability to maintain required documentation and tutoring notes.
• Ability to work with student-athletes of diverse, ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to exhibit characteristics of responsibility and desire to help others with discretion and flexibility.
• Ability to work independently by applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills in various situations.

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body…