What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Facilities, Operations, and Equipment/Melching Field CL9956 position at Stetson University?
Under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities, Operations, and Equipment, the Director of Facilities, Operations, and Equipment / Melching Field is responsible for the day-to-day activities of Olympic sports operating out of Melching Field and the Athletic Training Facility. The Director performs equipment, laundry, and locker room operations while serving students, coaches, and staff. This position maintains upkeep, maintenance, and repairs for game and practice preparation of facilities designated. The Director also assists in the day-to-day equipment operations for all 18 Division 1 sports. This position is responsible for assisting the Assistant AD Facilities, Operations and Equipment, with ordering, issuing, retrieval, maintenance, and laundering of uniforms and equipment of all 18 intercollegiate teams.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Employment duties include, but are not limited to :
- Responsible for the day-to-day activities for Olympic sports operating out of Melching Field and Athletic Training Center
- Independently responsible for ordering apparel and equipment for assigned sports
- Forecast yearly team equipment needs and discuss with coaches, in preparation for budget submittal
- Serve as lead facility and equipment manager at Melching Field
- Prepare and coordinate transportation of apparel and equipment for home and away competitions
- Prepare and distribute practice and competition apparel and equipment for Olympic teams housed in Melching Field and Athletic Training Center
- Coordinate with opposing team staff for home and away needs
- Work home competitions for assigned sports
- Supervise event staff personnel, including student workers and part-time professional staff for facilities, operations, and equipment room coverage
- Responsible for identifying areas of the building needing to be maintenance and repaired to ensure it’s presentable, functional, and operational
- Perform minor repairs to equipment as well as ensuring proper fitting and maintenance of all safety and / or required equipment
- Oversee facility set up and break down for home games at Melching Field and assist Asst Athletic Director Facilities, Operations, and Equipment with game day duties at other facilities
- Coordinate and meet with coaches and staff on a regular basis for practice schedules, itineraries, recruiting weekends, summer camps, and game day operations
- Manage issuing and fitting of athletic equipment for specific sports (if needed)
- Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the equipment room location of assigned teams including laundry and inventory of equipment
- Manage equipment needs of visiting teams and game officials when necessary
- Perform other site and position specific functions as assigned
Required Skills
Required Experience
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the University’s auto insurance carrier.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications :
Work Environment : This position works out of multiple equipment rooms (Melching Field and Athletic Training Center) throughout Stetson University. It is a fast-paced environment where you will be working both inside and outside.
Salary Grade : 5
