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

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.

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.