Student Manager, Softball

Job Posting Title: Student Manager, Softball ---- 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: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- 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 Softball is looking for a Student Manager for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Student Manager will be an essential member of the department’s equipment t who will assist the Softball team with catching bullpens, field set up, washing team laundry, etc. This position will report to the Softball Director of Operations. Responsibilities: Assist in fundamentals of practice (catch bullpen, front toss, etc.) Effectively catch pitches ranging in placement and velocities from 55 to 70 MPH, receive, block and throw softballs with precision and accuracy Assist in setup and clean-up of all equipment and stations before and after practice Wash practice laundry Follow all NCAA, conference and team rules and regulations Perform other duties as assigned 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 . Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience catching in a bullpen for softball or baseball pitchers at the high-school or collegiate level Demonstrated ability to effectively catch pitches ranging in speeds from 55 to 70 MPH, receive, block and throw a softball or baseball with accuracy and precision Ability to pitch to hitters. Willingness and ability to learn underhand pitching techniques as required for team practices and training activities. Ability to work as part of a team Demonstrated success in dependability and responsibility Must be a University of Texas at Austin student, enrolled for at least 6 credit hours Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years’ experience in or with softball/baseball programs at the high-school or collegiate level Salary Range: $9.00+ depending on qualifications/relevant experience Working Conditions: Repetitive use of a keyboard at workstation Use of manual dexterity Climbing of stairs Some heavy lifting involved (up to 50lbs.) Some running, walking and squatting May stand for extensive amounts of time May work in all weather conditions May work in extreme temperatures May work around standard office conditions Required to wear Texas gear, uniform and full set of catching gear Work Shift: Fall 2026-Spring 2027 (Rehire eligible based on performance) Work to be performed in-person, on campus and is not eligible for remote work Must be available to attend practices and games May work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays Required Materials Resume Letter of Interest 2 Professional References with Contact Information, including at least 1 professional reference from a coach who can speak to your skill and ability in catching and throwing for a baseball or softball program at the high-school or collegiate level Finalists may be requested to submit video demonstrating skill level and experience catching and throwing at the high-school or collegiate level in the sport of softball or baseball 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. ---- 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. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs. ---- 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.