Assistant Athletics Director, Equipment Operations

Cornell University•Ithaca, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Athletics Director for Equipment Operations oversees all operations associated with equipment and apparel needs for the Department of Athletics and Physical Education. This position facilitates the procurement, issue, inventory, storage, maintenance, repair and safety of more than $1 million in athletic apparel, shoes, uniforms and equipment with the strategic oversight of its brand identity. This position supervises and leads a cohesive and collaborative team of employees and several student workers across five equipment rooms, overseeing the budget and day- to-day activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations, equipment performance and cost efficiency. This role works to guarantee that the 1,100 student-athletes on 37 varsity sports teams and the hundreds of Cornell students, faculty, and staff that participate in Wellness and Recreational Services activities have the necessary supplies and equipment to compete and/or participate successfully and safely and represent the Big Red with pride.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of equipment management experience, or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
Experience ordering, issuing, fitting, repairing, and storing athletics equipment, apparel, and shoes.
Ability to discern between wants and needs and to make difficult decisions based on legitimate needs, safety considerations, and financial constraints.
Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
AEMA certification, or the ability to become certified within one year of hiring.
Proven experience connecting inclusion, belonging and wellbeing practices to business goals.

Nice To Haves

Experience assisting with or managing equipment operations at the NCAA Division I level.
Familiarity with Nike products.
Experience using Helmet Tracker software or other inventory management software programs.
Working knowledge of Ivy League rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Oversees all operations associated with equipment and apparel needs for the Department of Athletics and Physical Education.
Facilitates the procurement, issue, inventory, storage, maintenance, repair and safety of athletic apparel, shoes, uniforms and equipment.
Supervises and leads a team of employees and student workers across five equipment rooms.
Oversees the budget and day-to-day activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations, equipment performance and cost efficiency.
Ensures that student-athletes and participants in Wellness and Recreational Services activities have the necessary supplies and equipment to compete and/or participate successfully and safely.