Athletic Assistant - Swimming & Diving

Job Title

Athletic Assistant - Swimming & Diving

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

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Job Title

Athletic Assistant - Swimming & Diving

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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 Athletic Assistant, under direction, performs advanced administrative and operational work supporting external relations, recruiting, communications, and event operations for the assigned sport program. Serves as a primary liaison for alumni, donors, parents, and external stakeholders while assisting with recruiting coordination, game day operations, and departmental initiatives.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Commensurate based on the 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.

Other Details: Some travel and nights, weekends, and holidays are required to complete assigned duties.

Responsibilities

External Relations, Alumni & Engagement

• Leads coordination of donor, alumni, and parent engagement initiatives. Plans and executes alumni events, local meetups, and alumni weekend activities. Produces quarterly newsletters and assists with post-meet recaps and communications. Develops and manages a team mentorship program. Serves as liaison for freshman housing organizations and supports ongoing communication efforts with external stakeholders.

Media, Communications & Social Media

• Oversees social media strategy and content creation in collaboration with 12th Man Creative and photography staff. Manages daily and weekly social media posting to enhance external engagement and program visibility. Assists with media relations and coordinates messaging aligned with departmental branding.

 

Recruiting (Men’s & Women’s Programs)

• Supports recruiting efforts for both men’s and women’s programs. Travels as directed by recruiting coordinators to conduct on-site recruiting (domestic and international). Maintains recruiting communication through calls and correspondence. Assists with official visit logistics and coordination of prospective student-athlete experiences.

Operations & Event Management

• Assists the Director of Operations with administrative and operational tasks including meal coordination, CARA logs, and supply ordering. Plans and executes team events including the end-of-year awards banquet and senior day recognition. Leads game day operations for home meets, including coordination of officials, timers, and volunteers. Participates in year-round planning meetings with Rec Sports, Game Day, Marketing, and Graphics teams. Serves as day-of-event liaison for home competitions.

Compliance & Administration

• Maintains knowledge of and ensures adherence to all applicable NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations. Assists with administrative duties as assigned, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with institutional policies.

 

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

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

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and recruiting processes preferred.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and background in NCAA Rules.

• Experience with Collegiate Athletics.

• Leadership experience.

• Experience managing events.

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

 

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.  

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.

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