Director of Equipment Operations - Fieldhouse

Montana State University, Inc•Bozeman, MT

61d

About The Position

The Director of Athletic Equipment Operations- Fieldhouse manages the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse Athletics Equipment Room and Laundry Facility in a safe, secure, and effective manner. The Director of Athletic Equipment Operations is under the general supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director - Facilities, Operations and Events and is responsible for the overall equipment operation for 14 NCAA Division I varsity sports as well as MSU Rodeo and Spirit Squad.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field, or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated working experience.
Demonstrated working experience in a NCAA collegiate athletic equipment room.
Experience fitting athletic equipment to NOCSAE standards to student-athletes while maintaining compliance with rules for sports equipment.
Demonstrated budgetary experience, including fiscal integrity with respect to budgets & planning.
Strong communication skills with all internal and external constituents.
Demonstrated competence using various computer equipment and software programs (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
Current AEMA certification or certified within 1 year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior collegiate experience working in an NCAA division I athletic equipment room.
Working knowledge of and commitment to NCAA regulations and trademark regulations to monitor all equipment and apparel ordered to ensure correct usage of college and commercial trademarks, colors and logos.
Prior knowledge and experience with Coach Com Headset system.
Previous experience with Equipment Tracking System (For ex.HelmetTracker, Sports Soft, Jump Forward, Teamworks)
Previous experience managing Olympic Sports at the collegiate level.

Responsibilities

Direct contact for Women's Volleyball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Track and Field & Cross Country, Rodeo, and Skiing, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis, Women's Golf, and Spirit Squad, assisting with Football as needed.
Prepare equipment for practices and home and away competition. Maintain, repair and refurbish uniforms, equipment, and supplies upon return.
Establish and maintain a database for each item of sports equipment issued, tracking issuance, return, and condition by computer. Maintain electronic inventory of athletic gear by item and sport in the database, including new equipment and uniforms ordered and received.
Assist coaches in maintaining and monitoring equipment budgets.
Maintain accurate rosters and size inventories for all assigned teams.
Facilitate booking orders and purchases through Game One/Under Armour for assigned teams and staff.
Cultivate relationships with Game One/ Under Armour staff, manage contract terms and incentives to maximize athletic department allocations.
Function as shipping and package receiver for athletic department related Fieldhouse deliveries.
Liaison with equipment vendors and manufacturers for facilities and assigned sports.
Collaborate with the Director of Equipment Operations- BAC in developing policies and procedures for the athletic equipment room and implement
With Director of Equipment Operations-BAC, develop the budget for the Equipment Room, to include student workers wages and purchases of equipment, uniforms, and supplies. Budget will include all equipment and gear for each sport and will be kept by sport by item. Monitor budget daily to ensure staying within the budget.
Hire, supervise, determine work schedules, train, evaluate, discipline student workers to effectively meet the needs of the equipment room in support of all of MSU's athletic programs.
Provide proper fitting of athletic gear for the protection and safety of student-athletes, in keeping with the NOCSAE and reconditioning standards daily.
Comply with all Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Montana State University - Bozeman, Big Sky Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations, as well as appropriate Title IX regulations
Perform all other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director-Facilities, Game Operations and Events or Deputy Athletic Director or Athletic Director.