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Get Access To All JobsLocation: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 16184
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Information
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
Salary Range: Commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 9/14/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume is required
- Cover Letter is preferred
Job Details
Job Summary
Assistant level:
The Assistant Sports Performance Coach assists coaches in all aspects of the annual strength program. Provides professional knowledge, technical expertise, and supervisory skills to oversee all aspects of the strength and conditioning programs designated by the immediate supervisor. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and supervising year-long strength and conditioning programs as designated by the immediate supervisor.
Associate level:
The Associate Sports Performance Coach assists in all aspects of complex strength and conditioning programs for the athletic programs. This role provides professional knowledge, technical expertise, and supervisory skills to oversee all aspects of the strength and conditioning programs designated by the immediate supervisor.
Core Responsibilities
Assistant level:
- Assists in all aspects of assigned athletic programs.
- Designs, implements, and supervises the year-long strength and conditioning programs designated by the immediate supervisor.
- Aids in supervision of the athletic weight room.
- Aids in supervision of Graduate Assistants, Interns, and Work Study Students.
- Aids in the cleanliness and upkeep of the athletic weight room and equipment.
- Travels with designated sport team or teams when in-season.
- Communicates with sports medicine staff daily.
- Communicates with the sport coach or coaches daily.
- Attends professional development opportunities as approved by supervisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Associate level:
- Designs, implements, and supervises the year-long strength and conditioning programs designated by the immediate supervisor.
- Serves as the second in command of the Strength and Conditioning department; assists in all aspects of assigned athletic programs.
- Aids in the supervision of the athletic weight room and staff.
- Assumes role as internship coordinator (interview and hire interns each semester) as well as work-study coordinator.
- Aids in the internship development program.
- Assists in oversight of annual budget in conjunction with supervisor.
- Coordinates weight room schedule with sports coach's practice times and student-athlete academic schedules.
- Aids in the cleanliness and upkeep of the athletic weight room and equipment.
- Travels with designated sports teams or teams when in-season.
- Communicates with sports medicine staff daily.
- Communicates with sports coaches or coaches daily.
- Attends professional development opportunities as approved by supervisor.
- Aids in the search for new strength and conditioning staff members.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Assistant level:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- One (1) year of related work experience.
- CPR and Basic First Aid Certification
- Nationally Accredited Certification as required by the NCAA
- This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
Associate level:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Three (3) years of related work experience.
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Holds Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS) Certification or Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (CSCCa-SCCC)
- This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Holds Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS) Certification or Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (CSCCa-SCCC)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Assistant level:
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Collaboration
- Knowledge Strength Training
- Knowledge in Specific Conditioning Techniques
Associate level:
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Coaching and Instruction
- Sports Psychology
- Exercise Physiology & Anatomy
Working Conditions
Assistant level:
- Ten-to fourteen-hour days on the floor, coaching, on the field, coaching, and in the office
- Weekend, holiday, and summer hours as required
- Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events
- Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary depending on the department's needs.
Associate level:
- Ten-to fourteen-hour days on the floor, coaching, on the field, coaching, and in the office
- Weekend, holiday, and summer hours as required
- Office, weight room, and field environment.
- Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.
- Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary depending on the department's needs.
Physical Demands
Both levels
- Medium: Up to 50lbs - Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 16184
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Information
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
Salary Range: Commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 9/14/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume is required
- Cover Letter is preferred
Job Details
Job Summary
Assistant level:
The Assistant Sports Performance Coach assists coaches in all aspects of the annual strength program. Provides professional knowledge, technical expertise, and supervisory skills to oversee all aspects of the strength and conditioning programs designated by the immediate supervisor. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and supervising year-long strength and conditioning programs as designated by the immediate supervisor.
Associate level:
The Associate Sports Performance Coach assists in all aspects of complex strength and conditioning programs for the athletic programs. This role provides professional knowledge, technical expertise, and supervisory skills to oversee all aspects of the strength and conditioning programs designated by the immediate supervisor.
Core Responsibilities
Assistant level:
- Assists in all aspects of assigned athletic programs.
- Designs, implements, and supervises the year-long strength and conditioning programs designated by the immediate supervisor.
- Aids in supervision of the athletic weight room.
- Aids in supervision of Graduate Assistants, Interns, and Work Study Students.
- Aids in the cleanliness and upkeep of the athletic weight room and equipment.
- Travels with designated sport team or teams when in-season.
- Communicates with sports medicine staff daily.
- Communicates with the sport coach or coaches daily.
- Attends professional development opportunities as approved by supervisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Associate level:
- Designs, implements, and supervises the year-long strength and conditioning programs designated by the immediate supervisor.
- Serves as the second in command of the Strength and Conditioning department; assists in all aspects of assigned athletic programs.
- Aids in the supervision of the athletic weight room and staff.
- Assumes role as internship coordinator (interview and hire interns each semester) as well as work-study coordinator.
- Aids in the internship development program.
- Assists in oversight of annual budget in conjunction with supervisor.
- Coordinates weight room schedule with sports coach's practice times and student-athlete academic schedules.
- Aids in the cleanliness and upkeep of the athletic weight room and equipment.
- Travels with designated sports teams or teams when in-season.
- Communicates with sports medicine staff daily.
- Communicates with sports coaches or coaches daily.
- Attends professional development opportunities as approved by supervisor.
- Aids in the search for new strength and conditioning staff members.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Assistant level:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- One (1) year of related work experience.
- CPR and Basic First Aid Certification
- Nationally Accredited Certification as required by the NCAA
- This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
Associate level:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Three (3) years of related work experience.
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Holds Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS) Certification or Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (CSCCa-SCCC)
- This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Holds Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS) Certification or Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (CSCCa-SCCC)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Assistant level:
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Collaboration
- Knowledge Strength Training
- Knowledge in Specific Conditioning Techniques
Associate level:
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Coaching and Instruction
- Sports Psychology
- Exercise Physiology & Anatomy
Working Conditions
Assistant level:
- Ten-to fourteen-hour days on the floor, coaching, on the field, coaching, and in the office
- Weekend, holiday, and summer hours as required
- Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events
- Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary depending on the department's needs.
Associate level:
- Ten-to fourteen-hour days on the floor, coaching, on the field, coaching, and in the office
- Weekend, holiday, and summer hours as required
- Office, weight room, and field environment.
- Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.
- Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary depending on the department's needs.
Physical Demands
Both levels
- Medium: Up to 50lbs - Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Sports
Frame your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree in sports science or kinesiology satisfies E-3 visa degree requirements, but many U.S. hiring managers assume a four-year degree is needed. Request a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying.
Target roles with a defined degree requirement
Strength and conditioning coach or performance analyst positions list specific degree requirements in job postings, which directly supports the E-3 specialty occupation determination. General coaching or fitness instructor roles often lack that degree specificity and are harder to sponsor.
Search verified E-3 sponsors using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find sports organisations with active E-3 or LCA filing history. Filtering by employer type saves time by surfacing professional teams, university athletic departments, and sports science firms that already understand sponsorship obligations.
Raise sponsorship early in the hiring conversation
Sports organisations unfamiliar with the E-3 often assume visa sponsorship is as complex as H-1B visa. Clarifying upfront that the E-3 has no lottery, no employer quota, and typically resolves within weeks removes the main reason teams hesitate to proceed.
Ensure your offer letter specifies the degree-dependent role
Your employer's offer letter must describe duties that require a relevant bachelor's degree, not just preferred qualifications. A vague job description is the most common reason consular officers question specialty occupation status for sports roles.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate prep
The Labor Condition Application must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment can proceed. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA submission, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation so nothing is filed out of sequence.
E-3 Visa Sports: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find sports jobs in the U.S. that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search. It surfaces sports employers with confirmed E-3 or LCA filing history, so you're not cold-applying to organisations that have never sponsored a visa. Focus on professional teams, university athletic departments, and sports science or performance technology companies, as these are the most common E-3 sponsors in the industry.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Do sports roles qualify as specialty occupations for the E-3?
They can, but it depends on the role. Positions like sports scientist, exercise physiologist, biomechanist, or performance analyst typically qualify because they require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. General coaching, personal training, or fitness instruction roles are harder to qualify unless the job description explicitly requires a relevant degree and the duties reflect that level of specialisation.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian sports professionals?
The E-3 is exclusively for Australian citizens and has no lottery, no annual employer cap, and a straightforward two-year renewable structure. The H-1B requires entering a randomised lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate and is tied to specific filing windows. For Australians, the E-3 is faster, more predictable, and available year-round, making it the practical first choice for sports roles.
Can I change sports employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but your E-3 status is tied to a specific employer and role. If you move to a new team or organisation, your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to attend a new consulate appointment for an updated E-3 visa. There's no portability provision like some other visa categories, so plan for a processing gap between roles.