Assistant Athletic Director for Strength and Conditioning
Assistant Athletic Director for Strength and Conditioning
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Job Title
Assistant Athletic Director for Strength and ConditioningAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Athletic DirectorProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
Texas A&M Athletics department is committed to building champions through academic achievement athletic excellence and national recognition of studentathletes teams and programs. We are a proud member of the Southeastern Conference with more than 650 Texas A&M studentathletes competing at the NCAA Division 1A level in 20 varsity sports.
What We Want
The Assistant Athletics Director for Strength and Conditioning is responsible for the development and administration of sport specific speed strength and conditioning programs for all varsity studentathletes (excluding football) to optimize individual and team performance. Advises head sport coaches in training strategy conditioning and evaluates various components of fitness in the athletes. Assists athletic trainers in developing rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
What You Need To Know
Will supervise 8 FT staff.
Travel Required. Nights weekends and holidays as required to complete assigned duties.
Salary: Commensurate based on selected candidates experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Responsibilities
SUPERVISION: Organize the needs of the Strength and Conditioning staff and provide resources necessary to carry out appropriate training for all varsity teams (excluding football). Collaborate with Sports Science Sports Psychology Sports Medicine Sports Nutrition and Sport Coaches to create an optimal training environment for studentathletes. Delegate responsibilities and projects to appropriate staff members to empower individuals and provide professional development opportunities. Organize and direct weekly monthly and yearly staff meetings to lead and unify staff with the vision of the Strength and Conditioning Department. Formally and consistently evaluate individual members of the staff and provide constructive feedback to continue professional growth and development. Oversee development and implementation of professional internship program. Serve as an influential member of the Performance and Wellness team at the administrative level. Maintain constant and constructive communication with Executive level administrators as a credible representative of the staff and positive steward of the strength and conditioning profession as a whole.
COACHING: Provide instruction for the proper technique(s) to be used when training with machines and freeweights. Motivates athletes to achieve the necessary gains to be successful. Design integrated programs of weight training running flexibility plyometrics rehabilitation and reconditioning that will meet the needs of the individual student athlete. Organizes and implements the programs workouts in an efficient and safe manner to ensure proper training effect for studentathletes. Design total conditioning programs for all varsity studentathletes (excluding football) (off season preseason and in session). Serve as the primary S&C coach for 12 teams.
BUDGET: Oversee the budget for Strength and Conditioning. Ensure that expenditures are within approved parameters. Ensure that University and Department policies are followed regarding receipt of revenue and purchases of goods and services.
RECRUITING: Assists team coaches for all sports (excluding football) in recruiting studentathletes by providing an interesting and enthusiastic explanation of the conditioning program. Makes available basic information to professional scouts that may assist in evaluation of players. Plan develop and monitor video presentations for recruiting specific to each team and coach.
MEDIA & COLLABORATION: Gives an intelligent and professional appearance for the media that will provide favorable exposure to the program and to Texas A&M University. Maintains a good working relationship with other departments of the University; i.e. Health & Kinesiology.
TESTING/EVALUATION: Design and carry out testing programs to maximize evaluation for various teams and individual studentathletes for the components of fitness stressed in his/her sport. Provide equipment for staff to accurately test and evaluate objective metrics. Communicate information with Sport Coaches and staff which may aid in overall evaluation of student athlete performance. Research and promote discussion of optimal testing and evaluation principles.
EDUCATION/MENTORING: Keeps informed of current research and trends in all areas of athletic performance and strives to constantly evaluate and update all training programs. Manage and oversee continuing education program for staff and interns. Build a library of research and professional development resources for staff and interns.
COMPLIANCE: 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 studentathletes: conduct appearance road games punctuality and other areas as deemed appropriate.
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Four years experience in athletics administration strength & conditioning or coaching.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) or SCCC (Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified) /MSCC (Master Strength & Conditioning Coach).
CPR/AED First Aid certifications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree.
7 or more years of experience in athletics administration strength & conditioning or coaching.
USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Certification.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
General knowledge of NCAA rules.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to use word processing spreadsheet and database programs.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Why Texas A&M University
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university such as sporting and cultural events stateoftheart recreation facilities the Bush Library and Museum and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable costofliving and no long commutes.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
