UIL Assistant Athletic Director

University of Texas at Austin

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The University Interscholastic League (UIL), the governing body for interscholastic activities and competitions for its member schools in Texas, seeks an Assistant Athletic Director to administer assigned individual and team sports and support the administration of other sports. The role provides guidance on athletic eligibility and policy, administers and enforces UIL eligibility rules, and represents the UIL to member schools, associations, committees, and stakeholders. The position develops and reviews sport-specific materials and coaches’ certification curriculum, reviews Previous Athletic Participation Forms, and supports UIL athletic correspondence. It also represents the UIL at events, conferences, competitions, and national committees, including travel in and out of state. Weekend and holiday work is required for athletic events, UIL functions, and association meetings. The role may work around standard office conditions and involves keyboard use, manual dexterity, and occasional travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
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.
Class C operator's driver's license; the selected applicant must provide a current three-year driving record from their current state of residence. If not a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
At least ten years of combined coaching and athletic administration experience with UIL athletic events.
Knowledge and practical experience coaching both an individual sport and a team sport.
Current involvement in a UIL member school as a 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.

Responsibilities

Administer assigned individual and team sports and assist with administration of other sports.
Communicate information and answer questions about athletic eligibility and policy.
Administer and enforce UIL eligibility rules.
Serve as liaison to UIL member schools and athletic and officials associations.
Present UIL rules and information at in-services.
Work with UIL committees and stakeholders to gather feedback and develop rule changes or modifications.
Create, edit, and review sport-specific manuals and develop curriculum for the Coaches Certification Program.
Assist with general UIL athletic correspondence.
Review and audit Previous Athletic Participation Forms.
Represent the UIL on national committees.
Travel in and out of state to represent the UIL at athletic events, conferences, and competitions.
Work weekends and holidays to attend athletic events, UIL functions, and athletic association meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned by the UIL Director of Athletics.