Job Title
Football Strength & Conditioning SpecialistAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Athletic DirectorProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)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 purpose of this position is to educate future coaches in foundational principles in Collegiate Football Strength and Conditioning, provide hands-on experience in coaching, operating performance technology, and much more. Monetary compensation for this position will be discussed upon hiring and requires a one-year commitment to the Texas A&M Football program.
What You Need To Know
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.
Additional Details: Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.
Responsibilities
Safety:
Assists staff in the implementation of assigned sports performance programs. Sets up and breaks down training equipment. Maintains and upkeeps the facilities to ensure a safe training environment.
Coaching:
Actively coaches and teaches and demonstrates proper movement and lifting techniques. Coaches small training groups independently.
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 for all staff members and student workers supervised.
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of prior experience in college athletics working directly with student athletes in a strength & conditioning setting.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Actively pursuing or obtaining a degree in an Exercise Science related degree, working towards a certification with a recognized governing body, and proficiency in teaching and performing Olympic lifting and Powerlifting movements.
CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid certification through the American Heart Association within one year of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current certification by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) or National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Potential candidates must possess a strong work ethic and character, great energy and enthusiasm, in addition to the ability to demonstrate effective organization and communication skills.
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.