Equipment Manager, Football

Rice University•United States,

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Football Equipment Manager is responsible for assisting the Assistant A.D. for Equipment Operations with outfitting the team on an annual basis in accordance with team needs, safety requirements, and NCAA and conference regulations. This person will primarily be responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, and overseeing a pool of student workers, graduate assistants, and temporary/contracted workers to ensure program needs are met. They will also be responsible for the coordination of personnel and equipment to be used in all football practices and team activities. This individual will need an in-depth understanding of department injury and concussion protocols to act as a first responder when needed and will assist other support staff groups as necessary. They will additionally assist with the management of the football supply and equipment budget, as well as support the ordering process through GameOne and Nike’s Gameday platforms, as well as with additional outside equipment vendors. The Football Equipment Manager will travel to all contests with the team, including postseason and special events. The individual will need to be a team player and embrace the program’s goals, as well as flexible and willing to work the long hours this role requires.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Two or more (2+) years related experience working with a collegiate or professional program
Must possess (or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire) and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license with no more than three moving violations and/or at fault accidents within the past 36 months, and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past five years

Nice To Haves

Related experience working with a collegiate or professional football program
Experience with Teamworks Inventory Management System
Experience working with Nike Game Day

Responsibilities

Outfit the football program with gear and equipment for practice and competitions
Ensure safety of all gear, equipment, and facilities prior to and during practices and competitions
Manage inventory for the football program, including tracking on equipment to be returned and monitoring life cycles of helmets and pads
Assist with the game day communication platform
Oversee graduate assistants and a pool of student employees
Assist with the team’s laundry needs
Work with the program on annual gear ordering, accounting for team needs and budgetary parameter
Attend all practices and competitions, performing equipment checks, set up, and assist in the coordinator of transportation of equipment for off site practices and competitions
Performs all other duties as assigned