Assistant Football Equipment Manager

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Wisconsin Athletics is seeking a full-time Assistant Football Equipment Manager. This dynamic position reports directly to the Football Equipment Manager and focuses on managing equipment for our Football program. Typical duties include assisting in the management of Football Equipment, including ordering, fitting, maintenance, repairs, issuance, cleaning, and inventory. The role also involves assisting with purchasing equipment, contacting vendors, preparing orders, and receiving and inspecting deliveries. Additionally, the Assistant Football Equipment Manager will assist in football equipment budget development, attend home contests, and travel to away contests to coordinate team needs. This position also manages student managers and assists with recruiting visits.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working in an athletic equipment room
• Knowledge of all types of athletic equipment and their proper use
• Knowledge of OSHA standards for blood-borne pathogens
• Proficient in basic computer applications
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Eligibility to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• AEMA (Athletic Equipment Manager’s Association) certification, or actively working towards certification

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of Football Equipment, including ordering, fitting, maintenance, repairs, issuance, cleaning, and inventory.
• Assist in the purchasing of equipment, contacts vendors, prepares orders, and receives and inspects deliveries.
• Assist in football equipment budget development.
• Attend home contests and travel to away contests to coordinate team needs.
• Manage student managers.
• Assist with recruiting visits.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison to internal and external stakeholders and vendors providing information and representing the interests of the unit.
• Assist with training and monitoring of equipment fit and use and makes change recommendations to ensure safety and compliance with established rules and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and execute procedures and/or schedules for equipment order, distribution, storage, cleaning and repair to ensure that daily operations and procedures for athletic programs runs efficiently.
• May lead the day-to-day activities of equipment staff and resolves personnel issues.
• Serve as primary point of contact for staff and student-athletes regarding equipment options and provides technical information.
• Audit equipment inventory levels and maintenance schedules.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off
• Competitive insurances and savings accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Badger gear & season tickets for Badger football, men's basketball and men's hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level