Assistant Strength Coach

Job Title

Assistant Strength Coach

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Job Title

Assistant Strength Coach

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 Assistant Strength Coach is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring speed, strength and conditioning programs to enhance athletic performance. Ability to coach both male and female athletes. Should be familiar with body composition evaluation computerized program development and record keeping.

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: Travel Required. Nights, weekends, and holidays as required to complete assigned duties.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) or SCCC (Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified) /MSCC (Master Strength & Conditioning Coach). 

• CPR/AED + First Aid certifications.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of NCAA rules.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree.

• USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Certification.

• One year of full-time collegiate strength and conditioning coaching, teaching or programming experience. 

• Three years of full-time collegiate Strength and Conditioning coaching, teaching, or programming experience.

Responsibilities

Training:

• Organizes team training sessions to ensure proper training and safety of athletes. Teaches strength training exercises, techniques and progressions. Performs Olympic style lifting, squatting and related exercises. Designs and implements total training program for various sports and activities. Teaches Plyometric exercise, techniques and progressions. Oversees conditioning activities that are specific to the need of the athlete as well as meeting the demands of the sport.

​ DATA ANALYSIS:

• Conducts performance testing and analyzes data in conjunction with Sports Science staff.

EQUIPMENT:

• Maintains training equipment, insuring proper function and safety.

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 concerning student-athletes: conduct, appearance, road games, punctuality and other areas as deemed appropriate. 

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.   

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , 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  

• Automatic 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   

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

_ 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.

Apply Now