Athletic Director Jobs in Texas

An Athletic Director for the School Administration industry is responsible for overseeing the athletic programs of a school. They manage budgets, hire and supervise coaching staff, schedule games and practices, ensure compliance with school and athletic policies, and develop athletic programs that align with the school's mission and vision. They also handle facility management and often serve as a liaison between the school, coaching staff, parents, and the community. They may also be involved in fundraising activities for the athletic department.

Important skills for an Athletic Director include strong leadership, communication, and managerial skills, along with a deep understanding of sports and sports management. They should be adept at problem-solving, decision-making, and organizing and managing events. Prior experience in coaching, teaching, or sports administration is often required. Some may have certifications or degrees in Sports Management or Physical Education. Prior job roles may include Athletic Coach, Physical Education Teacher, or Sports Program Coordinator. These roles provide the experience and knowledge necessary to manage the overall athletic programs of a school.

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Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

About Rice: Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate...

Assistant/Associate Athletic Director of Marketing

  • Arlington, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, TX
  • 1 day ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities For Assistant Athletic Director Manage day-to-day operations of marketing and ticketing under the guidance of senior leadership....

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications Rice University

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

About Rice: Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate...

Athletic Director

  • Irving, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 7 days ago

Athletic Director Irving, TX 75062 $70,000 - $75,000 a year - Full-time $70,000 - $75,000 a year - Full-time Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct the search for an Athletic Director to lead and...

Assistant Director, Athletics Marketing & Promotions

  • Beaumont, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Beaumont, TX
  • 7 days ago

Additionally, duties may be assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Marketing to address the broader marketing needs of the university....

Assistant Athletic Director, Director of External Operations

  • Brownwood, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Brownwood, TX
  • 9 days ago

Job Summary The Assistant Athletic Director, Director of External Operations oversees all external relations, marketing, and revenue-generating initiatives for the athletic department, serving as an...

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

  • El Paso, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 11 days ago

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance University of Texas at El Paso in El Paso, TX Apply Now Type: Full-Time Salary: Salary: $76,500 Posted: 08/05/2025 Category: Assessment, Accreditation...

Assistant Athletics Director, Student Athlete Success

  • Beaumont, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Beaumont, TX
  • 15 days ago

Assistant Athletics Director, Student Athlete Success Lamar University - 4.3 Beaumont, TX Job Details Full-time $52,446 - $68,180 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance...

Secretary to Athletics Director

  • Lewisville, TX
  • 20 days ago
  • Lewisville, TX
  • 20 days ago

Position Type: Support Staff Administrative- Non-Instructional Date Posted: 7/22/2025 Location: ATHLETICS - 873

Assistant Director Athletics Creative Content

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 24 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 24 days ago

Job Summary: The Assistant Director Athletics Creative Content is responsible for producing video content for TCU Athletics with a heavy emphasis on social media video content for assigned sports...

Director, Athletics Compliance

  • Beaumont, TX
  • 29 days ago
  • Beaumont, TX
  • 29 days ago

director, senior staff, and coaching staff on compliance matters....

Director of Athletics Social Media & Communications

  • Houston, TX
  • 29 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 29 days ago

Department: Athletics Salary: $56,800-$65,000 Description: Under the Strategic Communications unit leader, the position will be responsible for leading brand enhancement through social media...

Assistant Athletic Director For Annual Fund

  • Edinburg, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Edinburg, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Manages specific fundraising activities of the Athletics Department and develops strategies to expand philanthropic and external support for the organization, and proposes annual goals and...

TITLE Assistant Director, Athletics Compliance and Academic Services JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of all systems designed to ensure compliance with...

Assistant Director Athletics Compliance & Academic Services - Athletics - 11734 Texas Woman's University in Denton, TX Apply Now Type: Full-Time Salary: $59,000 Annually Annually Posted:...

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Salary for Athletic Director Jobs in Texas

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSchoolAdministrators research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Athletic Directors in Texas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.3%
Master's Degree
39.1%
Doctorate Degree
7.1%
Associate's Degree
2.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.3%
High School or GED
0.9%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Athletic Directors in Texas
2-4 years
38.4%
4-6 years
33.8%
1-2 years
11.7%
Less than 1 year
6.6%
8-10 years
4.7%
6-8 years
4.6%
10+ years
0.1%