Athletic Equipment Specialist Football

Manages operations of athletic equipment rooms. Serves as the equipment coordinator for multiple intercollegiate athletic sports and facilities.

• Manages the services and day-to-day operations of the athletic equipment rooms. Oversees athletic equipment purchases and inventory for varsity sports and staff.
• Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of services, policies, and procedures. Identifies and resolves problems. Updates and improves policies and procedures.
• Oversees apparel embellishment for cost-effectiveness, consistency, and protection of brand. Manages relationships with equipment and clothing vendors.
• Coordinates laundry room operations to ensure garments are laundered and distributed to student-athletes as needed.
• Adheres to University, state, conference, and National Collegiate Athletics Association policies and procedures, including Title IX, regarding the issuance of equipment and services for all intercollegiate sports.
• Stays up to date with evolving safety standards that are necessary to reduce liability. Ensures proper fitting and maintenance of all sports equipment to provide a safe environment for student athletes.
• Ensures the availability of equipment support for visiting teams and officials.
• Coordinates and orders athletic awards.
• Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises student and temporary employees.

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

• Three years' relevant experience.
• Experience working in an Intercollegiate Athletics equipment operations environment.
• Experience in a Football specific equipment room.
• Understanding of blood borne pathogens and exposure to soiled laundry and hazardous chemicals

• Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) certification.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays.

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Revised: 2024-04-30