Student Manager, Track & Field/Cross Country

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Job Posting Title: Student Manager, Track & Field/Cross Country ---- Hiring Department: Intercollegiate Athletics ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 27 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026 ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes:

Texas Athletics will define what it means to be the world's best intercollegiate athletics program, instilling passion, knowledge, and character for all student-athletes to compete to win, to succeed academically, to achieve their dreams in life, and to contribute to society. Our mission is to prepare students to win with integrity-in academics, in athletics and in life.

Purpose:

Texas Athletics Equipment is looking for passionate and service-oriented student managers to serve with the Track & Field/Cross Country programs beginning in August 2026. Designed for students interested in a career in intercollegiate athletics, student managers will assist in the daily operations that support the programs while continuing to expand their knowledge of the sport and industry. Student Managers will report to the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities • Support the Track &Field/Cross Country Equipment Manager with the daily operations of practice and competitions, including set up and breakdown within the facility and on-field/track activities. • Assist with the processing of laundry services and inventorying of equipment and apparel (uniforms and practice loops) following games and practices. • Demonstrate a high attention to detail to ensure game and practice equipment properly functions and adheres to safety standards • Maintain the organization and inventory of equipment and apparel in equipment rooms • Partake in occasional travel with the team • Assist in other duties as needed • Consistently exemplify the core values and quality service 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. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Texas Education Code Sec. 51.252, this position may be a Non-Confidential Employee as defined by University policies on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Interpersonal Violence and Stalking.  As a Non-Confidential Employee, individuals employed in this position will report incidents of such prohibited conduct to the University’s Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator as required by applicable law or University policy. 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: • Excellent interpersonal skills, tactful, including the ability to deal with diverse personalities in stressful circumstances. • Ability to demonstrate trustworthiness, dedication, loyalty, confidentiality and discretion. • Ability to work well in a team environment • Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin enrolled in at least 12 class hours each semester (NCAA Requirement) • Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications: • Pursuing a degree or career in a sports-related field • Experience in intercollegiate athletics and/or as a student manager for a sports team • Experience and/or knowledge of Track & Field/Cross Country • Valid Texas Driver’s License that is not currently suspended or revoked and maintains an acceptable driving record.

Salary Range: • $9.00/hour depending on qualifications/relevant experience

Working Conditions: • Use of manual dexterity • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation • Climbing of stairs • May work in all weather conditions, including inclement and extreme weather/temperatures • May work around loud noises • May work around standard office conditions • Some heavy lifting and moving up to 50lbs. may be required

Work Shift: • Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 (Rehire eligible based on performance) • Work will be performed in-person, on campus • Flexible; weekly hours vary between 6 AM – 11 PM based on practice and competition times and can be set around class schedules.  • Must be able to work evenings and weekends

Required Materials: • Resume

• Cover Letter

• 2 Professional References

Important   for applicants who are 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

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