How to hire an athletics assistant

How to hire an athletics assistant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step athletics assistant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an athletics assistant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new athletics assistant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an athletics assistant, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   An athletics assistant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, athletics assistants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents athletics assistant salaries for various positions.

   Type of Athletics Assistant	Description	Hourly rate
   Athletics Assistant	Coaches teach amateur or professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport. Scouts look for new players and evaluate their skills and likelihood for success at the college, amateur, or professional level... Show more	$12-35
   Head Baseball Coach	The head baseball coach provides supervision and leadership for teams, individual sports, and works with the staff and administration. They promote an appreciation of physical fitness, sportsmanship, and teamwork... Show more	$13-33
   Baseball Coach	Baseball Coaches are responsible for training players within a baseball team to pitch, throw, run, and catch. Their duties include implementing a training program, overseeing coaching staff, assisting the activities director with game schedules, travel logistics, meal arrangements, and conducting public relations activities... Show more	$13-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CPR
   • NCAA
   • Athletic Events
   • Soccer
   • Athletic Equipment
   • Sports Programs
   • Ticket Sales
   • Student Athletes
   • Athletic Contests
   • Athletic Training Room
   • Softball Games
   • Weight Room
   • Event Management
   • Front Desk

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   Responsibilities:

   • Provide guidance for individual athletes and assist them in achieving spots within elite summer rowing programs in Philadelphia.
   • Promote the athletic program as well as softball to alumni, campus, community, and media members.
   • Prepare student athletes for soccer competition, school responsibilities-both academic and student-life.
   • Recruit donors and sponsors from softball alumni.
   • Create PowerPoint presentations of athletic highlights to be display across campus.
   • Start a girls basketball team (also assistant coach) and win the CSAA championship their first year.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your athletics assistant job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An athletics assistant salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an athletics assistant in Kansas may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level athletics assistant usually earns less than a senior-level athletics assistant. Additionally, an athletics assistant with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average athletics assistant salary

   $43,476yearly

   $20.90 hourly rate

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   Entry-level athletics assistant salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average athletics assistant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$68,320	$33
   2	New York	$68,317	$33
   3	Arizona	$53,735	$26
   4	West Virginia	$52,491	$25
   5	California	$51,377	$25
   6	Texas	$48,671	$23
   7	Minnesota	$47,388	$23
   8	Maryland	$46,575	$22
   9	Virginia	$45,809	$22
   10	North Carolina	$41,352	$20
   11	Florida	$38,608	$19
   12	Michigan	$37,447	$18
   13	Utah	$33,139	$16
   14	Kansas	$32,605	$16
   15	Indiana	$32,143	$15
   16	Montana	$26,457	$13

   Average athletics assistant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Utica College	$77,472	$37.25
   2	City of Largo	$69,514	$33.42
   3	City of Baltimore	$66,217	$31.84
   4	City of Rockwall	$64,709	$31.11
   5	PSEA	$55,307	$26.59	4
   6	University of California-Berkeley	$53,402	$25.67
   7	San Diego College of Continuing Education	$52,233	$25.11
   8	Johns Hopkins University	$50,387	$24.22
   9	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	$50,362	$24.21	3
   10	West Virginia University	$47,649	$22.91
   11	St. Clair County Community Mental Health	$47,192	$22.69	8
   12	Paradise Valley Unified School District	$47,079	$22.63	1
   13	University of Massachusetts Amherst	$46,657	$22.43
   14	James Madison University	$46,183	$22.20	1
   15	Covenant College	$45,652	$21.95	1
   16	Coker University	$45,289	$21.77
   17	High Point University	$43,929	$21.12	2
   18	Stephen F. Austin State University	$43,447	$20.89
   19	Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences	$41,745	$20.07	1
   20	City of Glenwood Springs	$41,722	$20.06

4. Writing an athletics assistant job description

   A good athletics assistant job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an athletics assistant job description:

   Athletics assistant job description example

   WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
   
   Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named "The #1 Best Place to Live in America." Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That's why we exist.
   
   OUR CORE VALUES
   
   City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.
   
   SUMMARY OF POSITION
   
   Under general supervision, the Athletic Assistant is responsible for creating a warm and welcoming environment for athletic events by providing excellent customer service, keeping accurate books, and monitoring gym/fitness area activity.
   
   Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
   
   GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
   
   In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.
   
   * Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
   * Contribute to a positive work culture.
   * Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
   * Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
   * Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
   * Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.
   
   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
   
   * Provide positive and enthusiastic customer service to all athletic participants, by calling patrons by name, offering assistance before asked, etc.
   * Set up athletic leagues in a timely manner.
   * Take accurate score during athletic events.
   * Work the scoreboard during athletic events.
   * Monitor the gym and the participants during athletic events.
   * Assist with recreation programming.
   * Conduct oneself in a professional manner that aligns with the values, philosophies and standards of The Apex Centre (enthusiastic, courteous, helpful, smiling, attentive to guests, etc.). This includes wearing approved attire and nametag while in the facility.
   * Attend all scheduled employee meetings.
   * Adhere to all written mandatory standards of operation, policies, procedures, manuals, memos, and oral instructions, etc.
   * Supervise the floor, track, gym, etc. to keep children and non-members out of unauthorized areas.
   * Arrive to work every day, on time as scheduled, in the appropriate work attire.
   
   OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
   
   * Provide back-up support to other areas of the Parks and Recreation Department as needed.
   * Perform other tasks as needed or directed.
   
   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS
   
   * Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
   * Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
   * The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
   * Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
   * Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
   * Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
   
   Required Qualifications
   
   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
   
   * Must be 16 years of age.
   
   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
   
   * First Aid CPR/AED certification preferred.
   * Basic computer and phone skills preferred.
   * Non-smoker preferred.
   
   CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
   
   * Must pass a drug screen, and background check.
   * Ability to work holidays, weekend, various hours, days and times.
   * No visible tattoos, body piercings, or unnatural hair color.
   
   Physical Demands/Supplemental
   
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS
   
   Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to see, speak and hear. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
   
   WORK ENVIRONMENT
   
   The indoor environment provides for a safe and healthy work environment and is smoke and drug free. Occasionally, it may be wet and humid, as well as moderately loud. The outdoor work environment may result in exposure to extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold and humidity.
   
   The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right athletics assistant for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your athletics assistant job on Zippia to find and recruit athletics assistant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting athletics assistants requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new athletics assistant

   Once you have selected a candidate for the athletics assistant position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new athletics assistant. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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