Associate Director, Athletic Equipment Operations – Football

The Associate Director, Athletic Equipment Operations is responsible for monitoring all aspects of football equipment operations in accordance with the NCAA and ACC rules for Intercollegiate Athletics. Duties involve the coordination of equipment operations and maintenance of athletic equipment and the development of budget recommendations for equipment maintenance and personnel support for football. Incumbent negotiates contracts with athletic vendors frequently makes decision by exercising discretion and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the day-to-day equipment operations of the Football equipment room. Provide expertise and understanding of football program’s equipment needs and assessment of current safety standards and concerns. Manage laundry operations, equipment procurement, inventory control, and oversight of Adidas football allotment.
• Team Operations: Oversee in coordinating all aspects of football practice and game day equipment operations. Travel with football team to all away contests and arrange equipment transportation to all home and away football games.
• Compliance: Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA, ACC Conference, and institution rules and regulations and to communicate immediately any possible infractions of such rules and regulations to the Athletics Compliance Staff.
• Level of Supervision Provided: Orients and trains others; assigns and reviews work. May perform work similar to that of subordinates. Communicates priorities and schedules.
• Other Duties: Other program duties as requested by the Director of Athletics or the Director, Athletic Equipment Operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3-5 years of Head Football Equipment Manager experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be certified by the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) or have the ability to obtain certification within 12 months of employment.
• Must be able to manage and complete multiple projects in a timely fashion.
• Must possess strong organizational skills and an attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency required, to include experience with Microsoft Office Suite, JumpFoward Equipment Inventory, ACS Equipment Inventory or Sportsoft Equipment Inventory.