Director of Football Equipment Operations

This position has been filled - Job#: 453375986

Job Summary

The Director of Football Equipment Operations reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Equipment Operations.

This position is responsible for the development and management of the equipment operations for a Division 1 football program to include budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, equipment and uniform fitting of players, equipment personnel training and management, as well as logistical support for football practices, home and away games.

• Oversee the football athletic equipment budget as well as the football uniforms and apparel allotment.
• Evaluate and determine business needs.
• Make proposals to management and coaching staff related to products, vendor selection, purchases, or other budgetary line items.
• Monitor spending within budgetary guidelines.
• Analyze specifications and quantities for required equipment, apparel and supplies for each fiscal year.
• Research vendors to ensure best pricing.
• Initiate procurement, manage delivery, and inventory.
• Promote and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.
• Maintain inventory control of equipment, uniform and apparel using appropriate software and by conducting pre- and postseason inventories, periodic equipment audits and identifying any shortages. Stay abreast on products and best practices.
• Research and analyze current trends in football equipment and technologies.
• Collaborate with Athletic Trainers and Strength Coaches and consult with vendors to provide demonstrations and explanation of recommended products.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for management and coaches.
• Oversee recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling and mentoring of volunteer student football equipment managers.
• For assigned full-time and student managers, provide skilled instruction on the use and application of athletic equipment, responsibilities on and off the field, policies and procedures.
• Determine and assign staffing to ensure adequate and qualified support for football practices and games.
• Supervise assigned personnel for all football events at home and away locations.
• Provide organizational logistics, setup and breakdown for all football practices, home and away games.
• This requires professionalism, tact and responsiveness to requests from coaches, staff, and student-athletes
• . Respond to unforeseen emergencies during practices and competition, making independent judgment calls on how to resolve.

Other duties as assigned. Position often requires work on early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as well as travel with the team to various game locations. Abide by all NCAA and university policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• 3 or more years of full-time experience in football equipment management/operations at the collegiate or professional level
• Demonstrated experience in fitting football protective equipment; Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) certification or the ability to obtain within 12 months
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and with professionalism in a fast-paced athletic environment
• Must be able to move and load 50 pounds