Assoc. Director, Athletic Equipment Operations

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Oversees the receiving, issuance, use and maintenance of all football equipment according to established policies and procedures. Receives new football equipment and performs necessary documentation. Oversees the maintenance of current inventories of all athletic equipment supplies related to football. Develops expertise with all safety equipment and stays current on all safety trends as they relate to athletic equipment. Oversees and develops procedures for the inspection of all athletic equipment to ensure high quality. Oversees the issuance, fitting, maintenance, repair and reconditioning of all football equipment and uniforms. Oversee the transportation and implementation of all football equipment at athletics competitions, practices, scrimmages, offsite practices and bowl games. Manages all laundry and locker room operations for Football. Coordinates the selection of manufacturers for the purchase of equipment and evaluates bids as they relate to cost and quality, as well as, service and delivery schedules. Sends out bids to qualified vendors and manufacturers, and, once bids are returned, makes recommendation to Director, Athletic Equipment Operations for acquisition. Assists Director, Athletic Equipment Operations in conducting physical inventory twice a year and maintains proper documentation. Maintains a continuing and thorough knowledge of all applicable University, departmental and NCAA rules and regulations and complies with those rules and regulations.

Requirements

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 have the ability to obtain certification from CFEMS within 12 months of testing approval.
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.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
Commitment to the University’s core values

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Maintain Coach Comm system.
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.
Orients and trains others; assigns and reviews work. May perform work similar to that of subordinates. Communicates priorities and schedules.
Oversees the receiving, issuance, use and maintenance of all football equipment according to established policies and procedures.
Receives new football equipment and performs necessary documentation.
Oversees the maintenance of current inventories of all athletic equipment supplies related to football.
Develops expertise with all safety equipment and stays current on all safety trends as they relate to athletic equipment.
Oversees and develops procedures for the inspection of all athletic equipment to ensure high quality.
Oversees the issuance, fitting, maintenance, repair and reconditioning of all football equipment and uniforms.
Oversee the transportation and implementation of all football equipment at athletics competitions, practices, scrimmages, offsite practices and bowl games.
Manages all laundry and locker room operations for Football.
Supervises a staff of temporary employees, interns, and student equipment managers.
Coordinates the selection of manufacturers for the purchase of equipment and evaluates bids as they relate to cost and quality, as well as, service and delivery schedules.
Sends out bids to qualified vendors and manufacturers, and, once bids are returned, makes recommendation to Director, Athletic Equipment Operations for acquisition.
Assists Director, Athletic Equipment Operations in conducting physical inventory twice a year and maintains proper documentation.
Maintains a continuing and thorough knowledge of all applicable University, departmental and NCAA rules and regulations and complies with those rules and regulations.