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ATHLETIC ACADEMIC COACH

Position Number: 7099735
Location: Lake Jackson, TX
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

ATHLETIC ACADEMIC COACH

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Position Type: Full Time
Category: Education

Description
Athletic Academic Coach
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Executive Director of Athletics
FLSA Status: Exempt (Professional)
Classification: Professional Staff
Pay Grade: Recommended Placement: Mid-Level Professional Grade 11
Position Summary
The Athletic Academic Coach provides comprehensive academic support, academic advising, monitoring, and intervention services for student-athletes at Brazosport College. This position is responsible for promoting academic success, retention, and completion through structured academic support systems, individualized advising, and proactive intervention and nurturing strategies. The Athletic Academic Coach ensures compliance with institutional standards and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) eligibility requirements while fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, and achievement.
Serving as a key liaison between Athletics, Academic Advising, and instructional divisions, this position aligns student-athlete academic pathways with degree completion, transfer readiness, and career outcomes consistent with the College's mission of elevating lives through education and learning that inspires, empowers, and connects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Academic Oversight, Advising, and Monitoring

Provide comprehensive academic advising for student-athletes, including degree planning, course selection, and alignment with transfer pathways

Develop and maintain individualized academic degree plans in coordination with institutional advising frameworks

Monitor academic progress of all student-athletes, including GPA, course completion, credit accumulation, and program progression

Ensure alignment between course enrollment, degree requirements, and NJCAA eligibility standards

Maintain accurate academic records, eligibility documentation, advising notes, and progress reports

Student Support, Advising, and Intervention

Implement advising practices, including regular check-ins, early alerts, and structured academic follow-ups

Develop and implement individualized academic success and completion plans for student-athletes

Identify at-risk student-athletes through data analysis and coordinate timely, targeted interventions

Provide academic coaching, including time management, study strategies, and college success skills

Guide student-athletes in navigating institutional processes such as registration, add/drop, withdrawal, and academic standing requirements

Ensure compliance with Title IX requirements within athletics, including education, reporting obligations, and coordination with the College's Title IX office to support equity, safety, and due process

Assist in the administration of National Letter of Intent (NLI) processes, including education, documentation, compliance, and communication with prospective and current student-athletes

Provide guidance and support related to pregnancy and parenting for student-athletes, ensuring compliance with Title IX protections in conjunction with the College's Title IX office including appropriate accommodations, and continuity of academic and athletic participation opportunities

Academic Programming and Coordination

Establish and oversee structured study hall programs including on-line tutoring with defined expectations, attendance tracking, and outcome assessment

Coordinate tutoring services and ensure timely connection to campus academic resources (writing centers, labs, faculty support)

Support onboarding and orientation processes specific to student-athletes, including academic expectations and advising requirements

Collaborate with Student Services to integrate student-athletes into broader academic success initiatives

Collaboration and Communication

Serve as liaison between Athletics, faculty, academic advisors, and student services to ensure coordinated support

Work collaboratively with advising staff to ensure consistency in academic planning and institutional compliance

Provide regular academic progress updates and risk indicators to coaches and athletics leadership

Facilitate communication between faculty and athletics regarding academic concerns, attendance, and performance

Compliance and Reporting

Ensure adherence to NJCAA academic eligibility standards and institutional academic policies

Track and report key academic performance indicators, including GPA trends, retention rates, and completion metrics

Maintain documentation required for academic eligibility audits, compliance reviews, and eligibility certification

Utilize student information systems and advising platforms to support data-driven decision-making

Student Development and Outcomes

Promote a culture of academic accountability, integrity, and personal responsibility aligned with institutional values

Support persistence, retention, and completion outcomes by ensuring student-athletes successfully progress through defined academic pathways

Advance transfer readiness by aligning coursework with four-year institution requirements and facilitating transition planning

Foster career readiness through goal setting, academic planning, and connection to career exploration resources

Develop and implement holistic student development programming, including leadership development, life skills, and personal growth

Coordinate academic recognition programs such as scholar-athlete awards and honor distinctions

Monitor and assess student-athlete success outcomes, including:
o Term-to-term retention rates
o Successful course completion rates
o Degree/certificate completion
o Transfer and placement outcomes

Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by analyzing outcomes data and recommending program enhancements

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, or related field
Related experience in academic advising, academic coaching, or student success support services for student-athletes
Knowledge of academic advising practices, retention strategies, and student success frameworks

Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree
Experience working with student-athletes at the collegiate level
Familiarity with NJCAA eligibility rules and compliance standards
Experience with student information systems, advising technologies, and academic tracking tools

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong understanding of academic advising models, guided pathways, and student development theory
Ability to analyze academic performance data and implement targeted, data-informed interventions
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in maintaining compliance and advising records
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Working Conditions
Standard office environment with frequent interaction across campus departments
Occasional evening or weekend hours to support study halls, advising sessions, or student needs

Physical Demands
Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods
Occasional lifting of materials up to 20 pounds

Character Statement

Brazosport College Athletics is committed to developing student-athletes who exemplify character, integrity, and accountability in every aspect of their lives, fully aligned with Brazosport College's mission to elevate lives through education and learning that inspires, empowers, and connects, its Vision 2030 to enhance the student journey through personalized engagement and support that ensures students thrive and complete their goals, and its core values of excellence, integrity, respect, and accountability. We affirm that character is demonstrated through daily actions, and our student-athletes, coaches, and staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of honesty, respect, sportsmanship, and ethical conduct, on the field, in the classroom, and within the community, fostering a culture where doing what is right takes precedence over winning and where accountability, discipline, and resilience are intentionally developed.

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