Senior Athletic Assistant - Baseball

Job Title

Senior Athletic Assistant - Baseball

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 baseball 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.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

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

Three years of coaching/teaching/playing baseball experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to use document 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 Qualifications:

Master’s Degree

1+ year of working knowledge in the business field.

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

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 baseball 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.

Recruiting

Is 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.

Analytics

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

Supervision

Supervises student worker