Job Posting Title:
Student Manager, Track & Field/Cross Country
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Hiring Department:
Intercollegiate Athletics
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
27
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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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 have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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