Football Athletic Assistant

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

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About The Position

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. 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. The Football Athletic Assistant provides operational and administrative support to the Football Team. At the direction of the Football Director of Operations, this role will assist with daily team functions, event preparation, communications, and overall program coordination to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven knowledge of NCAA rules.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs.
• Interpersonal and communication skills and ability to plan and organize effectively.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree

Responsibilities

• ADMINISTRATIVE & OPERATIONS SUPPORT: Assists with coordinating all recruiting efforts (game days activities, official visits and unofficial visits, and other Football recruiting events).
• Assists with the documentation of all forms related to Football recruiting.
• Supports staff in day-to-day team operations, administrative and logistical tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality of student-athlete information and comply with all department policies and procedures.
• Collaborates closely with coaching, operations and support staff on assigned projects and daily responsibilities.
• FILM/EVALUATION PROCESS: Maintains up-to-date prospective student-athlete profiles and film profiles on behalf of assigned assistant coach(s).
• Serves as a liaison between assigned assistant coach(s) and video staff, providing specific video information and statistics as requested.
• Provides computer breakdown of video for prospective student-athletes.
• Organizes and distributes all videos.
• Maintains up-to-date recruiting board on behalf of assigned assistant coach(s).
• CAMP/CLINIC: Assists the Football Camp Director with camp logistics.
• 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 student-athlete: conduct, appearance, road games, punctuality, and other areas as deemed appropriate.
• Maintains awareness of and supports the initiatives of the Athletics Department.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level