Job Summary:

The Academic Coach is responsible for reinforcing the Athletic Academic Services Office (AASO) commitment to transformative education by helping student-athletes with learning strategies, organization, study skills and alignment of their academic priorities. Academic Coaches work with identified student-athletes based on recent matriculation, developing academic achievement and/or learning differences. Academic Coaches seek to model appropriate behavior for learning, provide customized instruction and guide student-athletes through the learning process. The Academic Coach will report to their assigned Learning Specialist and/or the Tutor Coordinator.

This is a part-time position. Applying for this position will add you to the applicant pool, which is available to the search committee for consideration when the need arises for the 2026-2027 year. Your application will be held until May 31, 2027.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Works with student-athletes individually or in small groups to build fundamental academic skills using direct instruction methods and appropriate learning strategies.
2. Collaborates and communicates with AASO staff members to design and implement academic success plans based on the expectations and standards established by the AASO.
3. Assists in the identification, develop and implement appropriate learning strategies and study skills in order to maximize student-athlete success.
4. Fosters professional relationship with student-athletes to encourage academic and personal growth.
5. Ensures accurate and timely submission of all required documents including but not limited to reports, availability submission, weekly meeting agendas, etc.
6. Maintains confidentiality and adhere to all FERPA guidelines
7. Learns and adheres to NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Christian University rules and regulations by attending all mandatory trainings and meetings (e.g. - compliance meetings and weekly meetings)
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in progress from an accredited institution of higher education.

Preferred Education & Experience:

Tutoring or teaching experience. Master’s degree in progress from an accredited institution of higher education.