Head Equipment Manager

University of Tennessee • Martin, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Equipment Manager for UT Martin Football serves as the leader for all football equipment operations, executing practice plans, providing oversight of the equipment staff, and supervision of equipment room functions for a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) program. This role requires a level of autonomy and decision-making to ensure the safe, compliant, and cost effective operation of the equipment department. The EQM exercises substantial independent judgment in managing staff, vendor relationships, and football related needs while developing systems and procedures that support the overall mission of the program. This is a complex and dynamic position that functions with supervision and requires the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The EQM supervises a team of 10 members of the equipment staff and works collaboratively with coaches, administrators, sports medicine, operations, and external vendors. The University of Tennessee at Martin (UT Martin) is a public regional university founded in 1900, part of the UT System, located in West Tennessee. Known for its small-town campus and 16:1 student-faculty ratio, it offers over 150 areas of study, with strengths in sports management, agriculture, business, and education.

Requirements

• Leadership in equipment operations.
• Ability to execute practice plans.
• Oversight of equipment staff.
• Supervision of equipment room functions.
• Autonomy and decision-making skills.
• Ability to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations.
• Independent judgment in managing staff, vendor relationships, and football needs.
• Ability to develop systems and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Supervisory experience.
• Collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the leader for all football equipment operations.
• Execute practice plans.
• Provide oversight of the equipment staff.
• Supervise equipment room functions for a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) program.
• Ensure the safe, compliant, and cost-effective operation of the equipment department.
• Manage staff, vendor relationships, and football-related needs.
• Develop systems and procedures that support the overall mission of the program.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with coaches, administrators, sports medicine, operations, and external vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed