Assistant Athletic Director

Job Title

Assistant Athletic Director

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

The Home of the 12th Man is the pinnacle in opportunities realized through sport: championships won, diplomas earned, leaders equipped and launched to impact the world. Texas A&M Athletics' mission is to create opportunities through championship athletics. We are proud members of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 student athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports.

What we want

The Assistant Athletic Director is responsible for Olympic Sports student-athlete health and well-being concerns. Works collaboratively with other departments and professionals to ensure the proper care of all football student-athletes. Is responsible for hiring and evaluation of qualified, professional training staff who work directly with student-athletes.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire's experience.

Special Note: 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.

Other Requirements and Factors: Employee will supervise (1) FT, (1) PT Athletic Trainers and (5 to 10) Athletic Training Students. This position may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

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

• Four years of athletic training/sports medicine experience

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Ability to sit for State of Texas License to practice physical therapy

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of NCAA rules

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

• Strong preference given for those with six or more years of experience

Essential Duties/Tasks:

• Athlete Care

• Evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to TAMU athletes. Taping, bracing and preparation of student athletes for practice and games (events) of assigned sports. Attendance and supervision, for safety preventive and emergency care of student athletes, at practices and games (events) of assigned sports. Travel, as directed and required, with assigned teams. Coordinate with Director of Sports Nutrition for appropriate meals, and supplements utilized by student athletes. Charting and record keeping of student athlete injuries utilizing current record keeping systems and protocols. Coordination and consultation with Physicians, and student athletes and medical facilities regarding health care. Consultation with coaches and parents regarding student athlete health care.

• Administrative and staff management

• Collaborates the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine with departmental administrative responsibilities. Assists in the annual performance evaluation process and the hiring process during periods of staff transition. Assists with budget management and planning, as well as policy and procedure revision and facilitation. Provides recommendations to best practice guidelines and implementation as it applies to Texas A&M University. Communicates with medical providers as needed. Attends educational meetings with student athletes (i.e. concussion education, athletic training policy, etc.). Administers and organizes day-to-day operations of Main Campus athletic training room. Oversees opening/closing duties and daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance/upkeep of facility. Documents daily treatment and rehabilitation of student athletes, and documents athlete schedule compliance.

• Supervision

• Assist in supervision of student athletic trainer apprenticeship education and sport scheduling. Assist in maintenance and supervision of athletic training room, equipment and supply inventory.

• Compliance

• Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Southeastern Conference and Texas A&M University rules and regulations. This position works to establish and ensure communication and enforcement of rules and regulations for all staff members and student workers supervised. Compliance is a shared responsibility.

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.

• Health, dental, vision, life 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

• Automatically 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

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.