Athletics Assistant; Strength & Conditioning

Job Title

Athletics Assistant (Strength & Conditioning)

Texas A&M International University

Athletics Department

$14.43 hourly

Laredo, Texas

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

The Athletic Assistant (Strength and Conditioning), under general supervision, assists with all phases of coaching an intercollegiate team, including recruiting, scouting, game management and promotions.

• 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

• High school graduate or equivalent
• No previous experience required.
• May not be currently enrolled undergraduate student at Texas A&M International University.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

$14.43/hour for up to 19 hrs 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.