Senior Athletic Assistant

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 an