Senior Athletic Assistant

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Job Title

Senior Athletic Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

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Job Title

Senior Athletic Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job 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 student-athletes, teams, and programs. We are a proud member of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 Texas A&M student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports. 

What we want 

The Senior Athletic Assistant is responsible for everything "internal" regarding the softball program. Serves as the liaison with academics, housing, player transition to college/summer school, etc. Is heavily involved in on campus recruiting tours, online recruiting through social media, and putting together scouting reports of opponents and self-evaluation of baseball team through analytics and information from video, Synergy, etc.

What you need to know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.  

Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.  

Schedule and Travel: Travel required with assigned sport. Ability to work flexible hours (nights, weekends and holidays) as required to complete assigned duties.

Qualifications
Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience

• Three years of softball experience

 

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's degree

• More than three years of softball experience

 

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

• Interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to plan and organize effectively.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Business knowledge

Responsibilities

GAME CONTRACTS

• Negotiates and prepares game contracts for tournaments, as well as home-and-home series.

• All guarantee games must be kept within the overall budget.

• Contracts must be submitted to the Head Coach for approval.

• Prepares and routes contracts through the contract process for the Athletic Director’s signature.

CAMPUS RELATIONS

• Is responsible for everything "internal" regarding the softball program.

• Serves as the liaison with academics, housing, player transition to college/summer school, etc. 

• Works directly with the Sports Information Director, business operations staff and other university staff as the need arises.

• Assists with the organization of team travel.

• Communicates with compliance on questions regarding NCAA rules interpretations.

• Corresponds with athletic ticket office for all team needs concerning tickets for home and away contests and recruiting tickets.

• Communicates with facilities and maintenance staff concerning facility needs and upkeep.

• Oversees the Dug Club, which includes overseeing facility reservations, menu, and meeting details.

• Coordinates films, handouts, player appearances, and guest speakers during the Softball season.

• Arranges approximately a dozen meetings, with the meals being paid for by the members who attend on a per plate basis.

• Solicits for meetings continuously.

ANALYTICS

• Creates and analyzes scouting reports, and charts various activities at practices and games.

RECRUITING

• Involved in on campus recruiting tours and online recruiting through social media.

• Assists with coordinating all on campus recruiting efforts (game days, official and unofficial visits).

• Assists with the documentation of all forms related to recruiting.

SUPERVISION

• Supervises student workers in the Athletic Softball unit.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

• Sets up speaking engagements and publicity outing for the team and members of the coaching staff.

• Works as the initial contact person with the general public, students, media and corporate sponsors.

• Acts as a liaison for the Athletic softball program.

COMPLIANCE

• Compliance is a shared responsibility.

• 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 for all staff members and student workers supervised.

• Maintains awareness of and supports the initiatives of the Athletics Department.

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, state-of-the-art 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 cost-of-living and no long commutes.   

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays   

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month  

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time  

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for 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 pre-populate the online application.

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.

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