Office Assistant, Athletic Performance

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Austin seeks a part-time Office Assistant for the Athletic Performance department. This role involves assisting in strength and conditioning sessions while supporting coaches. Applicants should have certification and a background in Exercise Science. The position offers flexible hours, roughly 19 hours weekly, making it suitable for students. The salary is set at $20 per hour, with expected continuity until September 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience with data from athletic performance technologies.
• Ability to assist in weight room and on-field conditioning sessions.
• Strong understanding of training design.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge to design and evaluate training programmes.
• Collaborate with Athletic Performance Coaches.
• Support daily operations of training facilities.

Skills

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Exercise Science

Job description

Office Assistant, Athletic Performance

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 19

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Sep 30, 2025

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Purpose

Texas Athletic Performance, Baseball/Softball is seeking a qualified and growth-minded part‑time Office Assistant for the 2025‑2026 academic year. Designed for applicants pursuing a career in baseball and/or softball Strength & Conditioning, the role will develop the ability to bridge training theory to practice, assist in the weight room and on‑field conditioning sessions, and learn the intricacies of collegiate coaching including training design. Interns will report to the Associate Head Coach, Athletic Performance.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of full-time Athletic Performance Staff, develop the knowledge and skills to design, implement and evaluate training programmes for student‑athletes and improve the ability to teach safe techniques.
• Work in heavy collaboration with full-time Athletic Performance Coaches of both baseball and softball.
• Utilize, interpret and collect data from various technologies (Vald, EliteForm, Smartabase and Catapult).
• Support Athletic Performance Staff with the daily operations of the training facilities and aid with the maintenance and organisation of training facilities and equipment, including practice set‑up and breakdown.
• Learn to communicate effectively with student‑athletes, medical personnel, health and wellness staff, and sports coaches.
• Identify and prepare for daily routines, both individual and group settings for the weight room and on field.
• Integrate with on‑field staff to improve players movement patterns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Consistently exemplify the core values and quality standards of Texas Athletics, act ethically, seek guidance when unsure, and comply with all relevant laws, policies and regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) certified

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in CPR and First Aid
• Completing or have completed a degree in Exercise Science (undergraduate/graduate program)

Salary Range

$20 per hour

Working Conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs. and stand for extensive amounts of time
• May work around loud noises
• May work around standard office conditions

Work Shift

• 2025-2026 Academic Year
• Work will be performed in person, on campus
• Flexible; weekly hours vary between 6 AM – 6 PM based on practice and game times and can be set around class schedules

Required Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3 Professional References with Contact Information

Important (Applicants not current university employees or contingent workers)

You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi‑select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important (Current university employees and contingent workers)

As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log‑in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Higher Education