Associate Director of Equipment Operations - Football

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

5d•$3,841 - $5,148•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees the coordination of day-to-day sports activities and the maintenance of sports facilities. Determines needs and generates purchase orders to acquire athletic and sports equipment. Establishes, maintains, and reconciles uniform and equipment inventories, and oversees the maintenance of all inventory records for the program. Oversees uniform and equipment distribution and retrieval at practices and on game day. Oversees and coordinates all game day equipment preparations and setup for games. Ensures that all uniforms and related apparel and equipment are maintained in a clean and serviceable condition. Oversees and coordinates the work of lower level athletic equipment staff and/or students engaged in the day-to-day performance of related activities. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Under the supervision of the Director of Football Equipment Operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other athletics work experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior administrator and department staff in the management of athletic equipment for assigned sports.
Assist in the evaluation, purchasing, repair, maintenance of inventory, transportation, and preparation of equipment for practice and competition.
Evaluate and recommend the replacement of athletic uniforms and equipment based on national safety standards.
Maintain and repair specialty equipment as needed.
Coordinate and execute the embellishment process of team issued apparel and competition wear as assigned.
Monitor proper use of University logos on athletic apparel in accordance with licensing regulations.
Work with vendors and agencies to resolve logo and licensing issues.
Maintain and track all inventory (apparel, footwear, protective equipment and accessory items) via inventory system.
Supervise the issuance and storage of uniforms and equipment.
Develop issuance and return schedules and schedule staffing levels.
Coordinate equipment transportation.
Assist in the development and management of the equipment budget and attire allotment.
May prepare and budget build for assigned sports.
Ensure all ordering is within budget.
May work with coaching staff on spending.
May assist with the fitting of protective equipment.
Supervise and schedule student employees as needed.
Act as lead worker.
Train and oversee student employees in setup and tear down for practice and games.
Train staff in maintaining proper laundry procedures.
Supervise and schedule maintenance of laundry machinery.
Attend practices and contests both home and away.
Responsible for tracking shipping and receiving packages for assigned sports/units.
Represent the department at University, local, and national meetings and committee.
May be required to drive a university vehicle and/or student.
May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
Perform related duties based on departmental need.
This job description can be changed at any time.