Associate Head Coach of Sports Performance

Job Title

Associate Head Coach of Sports Performance

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Athletics Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

 

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

 

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PURPOSE

This position is responsible to assist the Head Coach of Sports Performance in coaching and training student-athletes in all 16 Division I sports. The associate coach will advise and teach all team members to be successful both in competition and in the classroom. Understand and model the Athletic Department’s goals as set forth by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Set a positive example for the Department by supporting the mission and philosophy of the Athletics program and the University.

RESPONSIBILITIES

COACHING - 55%

• At the direction of the director, assist with upholding the standard and culture of championship expectations of performance. Develop, demonstrate and teach individualized training programs for athletes based on biomechanical demands, bioenergetic demands, demands from absorption and production of force, improve flexibility, mobility, and elasticity to meet demand of required sport. Create a physiological environment that produces stress in a similar manner as to which the athlete will be asked to perform in. Decrease probability of injury with sound scientific programing utilizing resources available. Conduct evaluations of athlete progress through safe, efficient, valid testing protocols. Refer student athletes to appropriate department/personal regarding mental health, or harmful behavior activity to help protect the student athlete.

• Communicate and motivate effectively with student-athletes to ensure that team members are improving, developing, and progressing as athletes during their collegiate careers. Utilize evaluation tools to monitor training progress and analyze performances. Position program to achieve competitive goals as established in conjunction with athletics administration.

• Collect and maintain data base of performance variables. Utilize and enhance technological resources to increase effectiveness of training. Educate and encourage athletes in areas of sleep hygiene, hydration, and nutrition. Assist with maintaining fuel station and implementation of pre/post workout nutrition. Assist with training schedule that allows for equal opportunity to training based off limitations from class, practice and competition.

• Maintain effective, proactive, and responsive communication throughout the athletics program, while emphasizing relationships with head coach, sport administrators and support services. Be a professional representative of the University and a role model for student-athletes, the Department, and the community. Operate within the rules, regulations, and policies of the University and the Athletics Department.

ADMINISTRATION - 20%

• Operate within the guidelines and requirements established by the Uni