Office Assistant, Athletic Performance

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Intercollegiate Athletics department is seeking a part‑time Office Assistant for the 2025‑2026 academic year in Austin, TX. The role supports Texas Athletic Performance for baseball/softball by assisting in training operations, data management, and field and weight room activities.

This position is 19 hours per week, non-exempt, with immediate start and a duration through Sep 30, 2025.

Qualifications

• Certified CSCS or CSCCa certification required.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Degree in Exercise Science or related program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and evaluate training programs for student-athletes under supervision.
• Collaborate with baseball and softball athletic performance staff.
• Utilize data from technology tools to inform training decisions.

Skills

CSCS/CSCCa

Education

Exercise Science degree

Job description

Job Title

Office Assistant, Athletic Performance

Hiring Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Weekly Scheduled Hours

19

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Position Duration

Expected to Continue Until Sep 30, 2025

Location

Austin, TX

Job Overview

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 that will develop their 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 programs 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 organization 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.
• Integration 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. Always act ethically. Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule or policy applicable to you or your department/sport program. Actively participate in assigned education and training programs. Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, Conference, or other governing body, including state and federal laws. Annually obtain prior written approval and report all outside activities and outside income. Report knowledge of, or reasonable cause to believe, violation(s) of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations of the University, Conference, or NCAA to IA ARMCS or IA HR. Fully cooperate with any investigation by providing complete and accurate information when requested to do so by Texas Athletics and/or the NCAA and do not influence others in any way during an investigation. As an employee of the university, if you witness or receive information about sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence or stalking that involves a current student or employee, you have a duty to promptly report the incident to the University's Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made by phone, email or online. An employee who does not report an incident or who makes a false report is subject to termination and may be charged with a criminal offense (Class A or Class B misdemeanor). For more information about employee responsibilities under Title IX, including information about confidential employee reporting exceptions, please visit the Title IX website at http://titleix.utexas.edu.

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

• $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

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.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use 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].

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.