Director of Equipment Operations

Essential Functions :

Football Equipment Operations :

• Oversee the daily operations of the football equipment room.
• Manage the budget and contractual equipment and apparel allotment for the football team.
• Support all managerial duties during football practices and games, including the setup and breakdown of equipment, and ensure the efficient flow of practices.
• Recruit, hire, train, and manage student equipment managers
• Maintain inventory and manage the ordering of football-specific equipment, such as helmets and shoulder pads.
• Install and maintain radios in player helmets to ensure high-quality coach-to-player communication.
• Set up recruiting displays during official visits and represent Tarleton State Athletics to prospective student-athletes.

Division I Sports Equipment Operations :

• Lead and manage the equipment operations for all Division I sports at Tarleton State.
• Oversee the procurement of equipment, uniforms, apparel, footwear, and supplies for all athletic programs and department staff.
• Coordinate the laundering of practice gear and game uniforms.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an inventory control system, utilizing computerized software to provide reports to coaches and administrative staff.
• Establish an equipment / uniform replacement cycle and implement security procedures to prevent inventory losses.
• Perform minor repairs to equipment and ensure proper fitting and maintenance of all safety equipment according to industry standards.

Vendor Relations and Contract Management :

• Cultivate and manage relationships with vendors supplying athletic equipment.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with laundry equipment and chemical suppliers, ensuring top-tier service and adherence to contractual terms.

Budget Management :

• Oversee the equipment budget, assisting coaches and department directors in managing their respective equipment allocations.
• Prepare budgetary recommendations and monitor, verify, and reconcile expenditures.

Supervision :

• Supervise graduate assistants, interns, student workers
• Recruit, hire, train, and manage work-study students to aid in the operation of the equipment function.

Travel and Events :

• Manage equipment operations during home and away competitions, including locker room and sideline setup, and coordinating equipment transport.
• Daily and occasional overnight travel, in addition to evening and / or weekend coverage of home contests, will be required.

Other Duties :

• Perform other site and position-specific functions as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time work (FTE) experience in intercollegiate or professional athletics, inventory management, or equipment sales.
• Experience with Division I football is required.

Other requirements

• Certifications : AEMA Certification preferred or ability to obtain in 90 days and a valid driver’s license.
• Physical Requirements : Occasional bending and overhead lifting.
• Other Requirements : Ability to work nights, weekends, and occasional travel. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution’s procedures

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

• Exceptional customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Salary

Commensurate with experience