UIL Assistant Athletic Director

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) at UT Austin invites applications for the UIL Assistant Athletic Director. This exempt, full-time role administers UIL sports, communicates eligibility policies, and collaborates with member schools, officials, and committees to support interscholastic competitions across Texas.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in coaching and administration with UIL member schools; travel, weekends, and holidays are expected as part

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of coaching and administration experience at a UIL member school.
• Thorough knowledge of the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules.
• Thorough knowledge of state law regarding interscholastic competitions and student eligibility rules.
• Experience administering and coordinating UIL athletic events.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional demeanor.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate UIL athletic events and program administration.
• Provide communication regarding eligibility and policy questions.
• Enforce UIL eligibility rules; liaison to UIL member schools and athletic officials.
• Present at in-services regarding UIL rules and information.
• Develop rule changes or modifications after feedback from committees.
• Create and review sport-specific manuals; develop Coaches Certification curriculum.
• Assist with UIL athletic correspondence and review Previous Athletic Participation Forms.
• Travel to national committees; travel in/out of state for events.
• Work weekends and holidays to attend UIL functions.
• Other duties as assigned by UIL Director of Athletics.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Posting Title: UIL Assistant Athletic Director ---- Hiring Department: University Interscholastic League ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes The University Interscholastic League (UIL) is the governing body for interscholastic activities and competitions for its member schools in Texas. It is the largest inter-school organization of its kind in the world, offering academic, athletic and music extracurricular activities. Purpose Administer athletic sports, both individual and team, as assigned on behalf of the University Interscholastic League, an organization that conducts and sanctions interscholastic competitions in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

Program administration of assigned UIL sports, both individual and team, and assist with program administration of other unassigned sports. Provide communication and information regarding athletic related eligibility and policy questions. Administer and enforce eligibility rules of UIL. Serve as liaison to UIL member schools and athletic and officials associations. Present at in-services regarding UIL rules and information. Work with UIL committees and stakeholders to obtain feedback on current challenges/issues within assigned sport and develop appropriate rule changes or modifications. Create, edit and review sport specific manuals and develop appropriate curriculum for Coaches Certification Program. Assist with general UIL athletic correspondence. Review and audit Previous Athletic Participation Forms. Perform other duties, as assigned by UIL Director of Athletics. Represent UIL on national committees. Travel in and out of state to represent UIL at athletic events, conferences, and competitions. Work weekends and holidays to attend athletic events, UIL functions and athletic associations meetings. Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• At least seven years of combined coaching and administration experience at a UIL member school.
• Thorough knowledge of the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules.
• Thorough knowledge of state law regarding interscholastic competitions and student eligibility rules for extracurricular activities.
• Experience administering and coordinating UIL athletic events.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional demeanor.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree.
• At least ten years of combined coaching and athletic administration experience with UIL athletic events.
• Knowledge and practical experience as a coach of both an individual sport and team sport.
• Current involvement in a UIL member school as head coach or athletic administrator.
• Understanding of UIL District Executive Committee and compliance processes.
• Experience working at UIL member high schools of various sizes representing different UIL conferences.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

OPEN

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Manual dexterity.
• Occasional evening, weekends, and holiday work is required.
• Occasional travel is required.

Required Materials

Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest

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 finalist(s) 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 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]

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.

Culture

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Contact

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