Equipment Manager

Georgetown University

7d • $39,930 - $59,695 • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the Assistant Athletic Director for Equipment Operations in the annual procurement of approximately $1.5 million in athletics apparel, equipment and footwear and participates in activities related to the purchase, storage, issuance and return, and repair of athletic equipment, clothing and uniforms for Georgetown University intercollegiate sports teams and athletics department staff. Adheres to operational policies and procedures in order to maintain full compliance with NCAA, Conference and University regulations, as well as compliance with terms of contracts with manufacturers. Responsible for multiple sport programs, as assigned. Assists in maintaining a computerized inventory control and POS system for all equipment room stock, including the following of security procedures to prevent inventory losses. Ensures the availability of uniforms and equipment for practice, and all home and away contests. Transportation and allocation of on-field equipment for each team practice. Management of practice operations for select Varsity teams. Aid in travel operations, as well as transport team equipment to visiting sites for away contests for select Varsity teams. Transport and set up of sideline communication for all Football games. Ensures equipment and apparel is properly prepared for post-season participation. Assists in the planning and procurement of water and soft drink deliveries and distribution for internal use at team events. Prepares and maintains related sizing records and files, including notes on student-athletes equipment history. Participates in the maintenance and repair of athletic equipment, uniforms and facilities. Inspects equipment for defects. Collects and cleans soiled clothing items. Insects and maintains locker rooms to ensure clean and sanitary operational environment. Assists in the receiving of all department packages and coordinates drop off times with several parcel services. Local delivery and pick up of product for the purpose of embellishment and repairs of team and department products. Works with the Director to oversee and distribute annual participation and postseason awards for student-athletes in full compliance with NCAA and University regulations. Assists in the organization and execution of ordering and distribution of Varsity letter awards. Assists in the fulfillment of authorized orders for Georgetown athletics memorabilia. This position will also assist the Director in his/her responsibilities in the area of transportation. Including, but not limited to coordinating and maintaining the efficient operation of all Department vehicles, identifying and reporting items requiring maintenance and repair, and scheduling vehicles for repair and preventive maintenance. This includes the maintenance of vehicle damage and condition reports. Assists in scheduling and maintaining a computerized

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Up to 1 years of experience working in athletics equipment, preferably at the NCAA Division I or Professional Athletics level.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules regarding equipment and apparel preferred
• Proficiency with applicable computer software programs (e.g., inventory tracking systems)
• Strong interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Very organized, detailed and strong work ethic
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record; must be insurable.
• Available weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Assistant Athletic Director for Equipment Operations in the annual procurement of approximately $1.5 million in athletics apparel, equipment and footwear
• Participates in activities related to the purchase, storage, issuance and return, and repair of athletic equipment, clothing and uniforms for Georgetown University intercollegiate sports teams and athletics department staff
• Adheres to operational policies and procedures in order to maintain full compliance with NCAA, Conference and University regulations, as well as compliance with terms of contracts with manufacturers
• Responsible for multiple sport programs, as assigned
• Assists in maintaining a computerized inventory control and POS system for all equipment room stock, including the following of security procedures to prevent inventory losses
• Ensures the availability of uniforms and equipment for practice, and all home and away contests
• Transportation and allocation of on-field equipment for each team practice
• Management of practice operations for select Varsity teams
• Aid in travel operations, as well as transport team equipment to visiting sites for away contests for select Varsity teams
• Transport and set up of sideline communication for all Football games
• Ensures equipment and apparel is properly prepared for post-season participation
• Assists in the planning and procurement of water and soft drink deliveries and distribution for internal use at team events
• Prepares and maintains related sizing records and files, including notes on student-athletes equipment history
• Participates in the maintenance and repair of athletic equipment, uniforms and facilities
• Inspects equipment for defects
• Collects and cleans soiled clothing items
• Insects and maintains locker rooms to ensure clean and sanitary operational environment
• Assists in the receiving of all department packages and coordinates drop off times with several parcel services
• Local delivery and pick up of product for the purpose of embellishment and repairs of team and department products
• Works with the Director to oversee and distribute annual participation and postseason awards for student-athletes in full compliance with NCAA and University regulations
• Assists in the organization and execution of ordering and distribution of Varsity letter awards
• Assists in the fulfillment of authorized orders for Georgetown athletics memorabilia
• Assists the Director in his/her responsibilities in the area of transportation. Including, but not limited to coordinating and maintaining the efficient operation of all Department vehicles, identifying and reporting items requiring maintenance and repair, and scheduling vehicles for repair and preventive maintenance. This includes the maintenance of vehicle damage and condition reports
• Assists in scheduling and maintaining a computerized

Benefits

• Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.
• You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees