UIL Assistant Athletic Director

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University Interscholastic League (UIL), the governing body for interscholastic activities and competitions for its member schools in Texas, is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director. The role administers assigned individual and team athletic sports on behalf of UIL, which conducts and sanctions interscholastic competitions throughout Texas. The position also supports administration of other sports and represents UIL at events, conferences, competitions, and national committees. The position is based at the UT Main Campus and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. It may involve standard office conditions, keyboard use, manual dexterity, occasional evening and weekend work, holiday work, and occasional travel. The role requires a Class C driver's license and a current three-year driving record. The expected duration is ongoing, and the earliest start date is immediately.

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 and a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. A Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident if the applicant is not currently 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 UIL sports and assist with administration of other sports.
Provide communication and information regarding athletic eligibility and policy questions.
Administer and enforce UIL eligibility rules.
Serve as a 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 about challenges and issues in assigned sports 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 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 association meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned by the UIL Director of Athletics.