The Assistant Director, Equipment Operations will work collectively with the Assistant AD and Director of Equipment Operations and Brand Management works with coaches, student-athletes, sport supervisors, Athletic Business Office, and other athletic staff to supervise and oversee the purchase and fiscal control of game and sports equipment/apparel for designated sports. Research vendor products and make equipment/apparel recommendations. 

JOB DUTIES: 

• Assist in the management, cleaning, and collection of all athletic apparel and equipment for the assigned teams. 
• Ensure the distribution of practice, game apparel, and equipment for each assigned team at the beginning of the season.  
• Work with coaching staff to determine equipment to be issued and schedule issue dates. 
• Ensure all apparel and equipment is cleaned and returned to appropriate coaches and student-athletes with attention to adequate stain removal and uniform and equipment repair. 
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory database, store inventory properly, and dispose of outdated inventory according to compliance standards. 
• Follow unusable apparel procedures for surplus and discard. Work with the coaching staff to encourage disposal of outdated inventory. 
• Assist the Director and Assistant AD with yearly inventory, external and internal communication, invoicing and billing. 
• Assisted with purchasing, receiving, and shipping laundry services, equipment room storage and inventory, issuance, repair, and maintenance of equipment apparel and machinery.  
• Notify coaches promptly of all issues in these areas. 
• Research and make recommendations regarding purchases, equipment repairs, and transportation of equipment while adhering to budget and purchasing guidelines. 
• Work with vendors and internal clients to resolve any issues. 
• Order equipment in a timely schedule to ensure that all equipment is ready for use for practice and competition. 
• Maintain appropriate documentation on all bids, approvals, and other correspondence relating to purchasing inventory. 
• Coordinate logistics and transportation of equipment and supplies to all regular and post-season games and practices both in-state and out of the state. 
• Oversee the training, work performance, and evaluation of student managers, graduate assistants and part-time employees, as applicable 
• Other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or equivalency 

• Basic knowledge of laundry procedures and stain removal. 

• Basic knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. 

• Knowledge of athletic equipment room operations and records maintenance. 

• Organized, detailed, a self-starter, and able to work independently. 

• Proficient in Microsoft applications. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree 

• Prior experience working in Division I Athletic Equipment Room. 

• Athletic Equipment Managers Association certification or certification within one year. 

• Prior experience with inventory management software (FrontRush, ARMS, or others) 

• Prior experience working with a major apparel company for equipment orders for the collegiate athletic 

department. 

Requirements: 

• Availability to work nights, weekends, some holidays and travel as needed for practices and 

competitions. 

• Valid Driver’s License