Athletic Assistant - (Texas A&M Dance Team Coach)

Job Title

Athletic Assistant - (Texas A&M Dance Team 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 Athletic Assistant is responsible for the direct supervision and administrative duties of the Texas A&M University’s Aggie Dance Team.

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

Other Details: Travel required with assigned sport. Ability to work flexible hours (nights, weekend and holidays) as required to complete assigned duties.

Qualifications

Required Education:

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

Preferred Experience:

• High school coaching experience.
• Collegiate coaching experience.
• Professional dance experience.
• Choreography experience.
  
  
  

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.
• Interpersonal and communication skills and ability to plan and organize effectively.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
  
  
  

Responsibilities

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Direct administrative duties of the Texas A&M University’s Aggie Dance Team.
  
  
  

FUND RAISING:

• Direct and organize fund raising activities
  
  
  

POST SEASON:

• Supervise out of town team travel to post season basketball tournaments for SEC and NCAA competitions.
  
  
  

TRY OUTS:

• Supervise team try-outs and team selection process.
  
  
  

SUPERVISE:

• Attend morning/weekend practices, workouts and dance team performances at home athletic contests.
  
  
  

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.
  
  
  

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.