Head Football Equipment Manager

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

James Madison University, a Division 1 member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, is accepting applications for a Head Football Equipment Manager. The Equipment Manager reports to the Director of Equipment Room Operations and is primarily responsible for purchase, storage, laundering, inventory and distribution of apparel and equipment to student-athletes and coaches in the Plecker Athletic Performance Center. This includes, but is not limited to, providing an efficient and well-organized system for issuing apparel and equipment for the teams to be assigned to this position, ensuring appropriate documentation, records and inventory are maintained according to industry standards.

Requirements

• Significant full-time work experience in NCAA or professional football equipment room
• AEMA Certified or certifiable within 12 months
• Extensive helmet and shoulder pad fitting and repair experience
• Basic knowledge of laundry procedures and stain removal
• Basic knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Experience working with Teamworks inventory software
• Experience supervising student/part-time workers
• Strong organization and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous work within a Division I Intercollegiate Athletics program
• Knowledge of Nike products
• Previous experience ordering through Nike Gameday and BSN

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchasing, receiving and shipping, laundry services, equipment room storage and inventory, issuance, repair, and maintenance of equipment apparel and machinery. Notify coaches in a timely manner of all issues pertaining to these areas.
• Ensure the distribution of practice and game apparel and that equipment is cleaned and returned to appropriate coaches and student-athletes with attention to adequate stain removal and uniform and equipment repair.
• Track inventory and orders using Teamworks Inventory management, store inventory properly, and dispose of outdated inventory according to compliance standards.
• Ensure all equipment meets National Operating Committee for Standard of Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) safety criteria.
• Manages Nike Gameday allotment for Football.
• Oversee uniform and equipment distribution and retrieval at practices and on game day for assigned sports.
• Oversee the hiring, training, work performance and evaluation of student managers, graduate assistants, and part-time employees.
• Full preparation of apparel/equipment issue for each assigned team of season start up. Contacts coaching staff to determine equipment to be issued and schedule issue date.
• Responsible for travel preparations and logistics for football equipment.
• Coordinates football equipment operations for home, away games, and practices.
• Assist the Director with yearly inventory, external and internal communication, invoicing, and billing.
• Works independently while maintaining a clean and organized equipment room.
• Collaborates with Football staff and other departments to assist with recruiting and other activities.

Benefits

• Generous Leave: Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
• Retirement Options: Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Employee Well-Being: Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support.
• Tuition Waiver Program: Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

What This Job Offers

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