Olympic Sports Performance Program Aide

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Job Title

Olympic Sports Performance Program Aide

Agency

Texas A&M University

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Job Title

Olympic Sports Performance Program Aide

Agency

Texas A&M University

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Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

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 & identities.  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 Olympic Sports Performance - Program Aide will assist the sports performance staff in all day-to-day operations at three Texas A&M weight rooms. Practical experiences will include but are not limited to: assisting staff in the implementation of sport performance programs for Olympic sports, leading small groups independently, set up/breakdown of training equipment and assisting in the maintenance and upkeep of the facilities. The role will participate and complete all assignment requirements through our formalized intern education curriculum and attend all staff meetings. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Pay Rate: Hourly paid position; part-time; temporary position.

Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume’ are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior experience in a college athletics setting

 
Required Licenses and Certifications:

•   C.S.C.S. or S.C.C.C. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• Ability to demonstrate and teach Olympic movements and basic barbell exercises

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in exercise science or a related field
•  1- 3 years of experience in a college athletics setting  

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• USAW Level 1

Responsibilities:

• Safety - Assists staff in the implementation of assigned sports performance programs. Sets up and breaks down training equipment. Maintains and up-keeps the facilities to ensure a safe training environment.

• 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 for all staff members and student workers supervised.

• Coaching - Actively coaches and teaches, and demonstrates proper movement and lifting technique. Coaches small training groups independently. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

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