Student Athlete Development Specialist III- Football

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Job Title

Student Athlete Development Specialist III- Football

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Job Title

Student Athlete Development Specialist III- Football

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 ourcorevalueswhich 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 Student Athlete Development Specialist III focuses on the holistic development of athletes, emphasizing their personal, spiritual, and emotional growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sports psychology, counseling, or a related field, and a passion for nurturing the well-being of athletes.

What You Need To Know

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

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.

Responsibilities

Personal Development:

• Provide one-on-one and group coaching sessions to support athletes' personal development.

• Develop and implement programs that foster personal growth and emotional resilience.

• Monitor and assess the progress of athletes, providing feedback and adjusting development plans as needed.

Workshops & Seminars:

• Collaborate with coaches, trainers, and medical staff to create a supportive environment for athletes.

• Conduct workshops and seminars on topics such as mindfulness, stress management, and goal setting.

Advising & Mentoring:

• Serve as a trusted advisor and mentor, helping athletes navigate challenges both on and off the field.

• Assist in the spiritual development of student-athletes.

• Provide advice and counsel to student-athletes in areas related to life skills, personal accountability, and personal development.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

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

• Five years of experience working with and supporting student athletes’, athletic administrative work or a combination of both and coaching.

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.

• Interpersonal and communication skills and ability to plan and organize effectively.

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 

• Automatically 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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