Job Title
Assistant Athletic Director- Equipment
Agency
Texas A&M University
Job Title
Assistant Athletic Director- Equipment
Agency
Texas A&M University
Apply NowDepartment
Athletic Director
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
The Home of the 12th Man is the pinnacle in opportunities realized through sport: championships won, diplomas earned, leaders equipped and launched to impact the world. Texas A&M Athletics' mission is to create opportunities through championship athletics. We are proud members of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports.
Who We Want
The Assistant Athletic Director is responsible for maintaining complete oversight of athletic equipment and apparel purchases for all intercollegiate sports and head of football equipment. Oversee all phases of the Adidas contract as it pertains to athletic equipment and apparel for all intercollegiate sports. Perform all duties consistent with the management of a major NCAA Division I Football program, including sizing, issuing, maintaining, and performing inventory of all football equipment.
What you need to know
Salary: Commensurate based on hire's experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
Position Details: This position may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Employee will supervise (3) Equipment Manager and (14 to 20) Student Equipment Manager.
Physical Requirements: Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc. Job frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stopping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands. Job occasionally requires climbing or balancing and lifting more than heavy objects.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
4 years athletic administration experience including 4 years in a collegiate or professional team equipment manager
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of football equipment (sizing, inventory)
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Working knowledge of barcode-based equipment inventory software program
Knowledge of NCAA and SEC Conference rules and regulations
Ability to deal with varied people
Preferred Qualifications:
Essential Duties/Tasks:
All Sports - Oversees all aspects of ordering equipment and apparel as it relates to the Texas A&M / adidas contracts, including but not limited to distributing adidas product catalog, coordinating annual meetings between Athletics staff and adidas representatives, overseeing order placement and exercising budget authority, and overseeing verification of goods received from adidas. Provides oversight of adidas contract on a multi-year basis. Serve as primary liaison between the Texas A&M athletic department and Adidas Promotional Retail Operations, Inc. in relation to all aspects of design approval, ordering, shipping, and receiving of Adidas equipment, footwear, and apparel for all 20 intercollegiate sports, as well as all divisions of athletic administration and support. Work directly with Adidas and oversee all aspects of uniform concept and design for football as well as assist and maintain oversight of game uniform design for all other Texas A&M Athletic Department sports teams to ensure Texas A&M branding and integrity guidelines/initiatives are met.Coordinates invoice payments with the Athletics Business Office and direct orders to manufactures for uniforms, footwear, and apparel for all intercollegiate sports.Supervise and direct equipment staff in daily operations: Equipment Manager (3), Student Equipment Managers (14-20)Train all staff, both full time and undergraduate, in areas such as purchasing, inventory control, fitting, laundry service, as well as health and safety practices.
Football - Assist in football facility upgrades and graphic design. Serve as primary liaison to graphic design firms as deemed necessary for football graphic and facility upgrades. Assists with all aspects of concept, design, approval, construction, delivery, and installation as necessary until completion. Initiate and operate bar code system for inventory control of helmets, shoulder pads, shoes, and other football uniforms. Inventory equipment and uniforms after every game. Oversee and monitor inventory of football equipment. Record receipt and purpose for 125 football players, 20 student managers and trainers, and 48 staff members.Supervise packing of all uniforms and equipment for football road games Oversee preparation of football uniforms and equipment for home and away games. Coordinate with position coaches and individual players on game day to assist distribution of game day equipment Supervise preparation all equipment for daily football practice (including weekends & holidays). Responsible for football practice equipment (dummies, sleds, etc). Supervise laundry of football game and practice uniforms and equipment.Oversee equipment fitting to insure proper fit for football equipment, i.e. helmets, shoulder pads, customized jerseys, pants, shoes, etc.
Compliance - Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Southeastern Conference and Texas A&M University rules and regulations. This position works to establish and ensure communication and enforcement of rules and regulations for all staff members and student workers supervised.Compliance is a shared responsibility.Performs other duties as assigned.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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_ Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application._
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, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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Trevor Pueblo |
Assistant AD | Equipment & Apparel Operations |
Anthony Davis |
Assistant Equipment Manager |
Person | Role |
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Craig Valka |
Executive Associate AD | Facilities and Capital Projects |
Kaitlyn Schindler |
Assistant Athletics Director, Facilities, Operations and Sports Fields |
Nick McKenna |
Assistant Athletics Director, Sports Fields |
Erik Dorler |
Assistant Director | Facilities & Operations |
Roger Schoppe |
Assistant Director, Facilities and Operations |
Becky Arnold |
Assistant Director, Facilities and Operations |
Drew Selensky |
Assistant Director, Sports Fields |
Cody Germany |
Coordinator | Facilities and Operations - Main Campus |
Person | Role |
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Bryan Gossett |
Director of Equipment, Football |
Matt Watson |
Assistant Athletics Director, Equipment and Apparel |
Person | Role |
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Craig Valka |
Executive Associate AD | Facilities and Capital Projects |
Anthony Alba |
Director, Facilities and Operations - West Campus |
Scot Obergefell |
Associate Athletics Director, Facilities, Operations and Sports Fields |
David A. Taylor |
Director, Facilities and Operations |
Kody Wood |
Director, Facilities and Operations - Main Campus |
Andrew Healy |
Director, Sports Fields |
Drew Selensky |
Assistant Director, Sports Fields |
Cody Germany |
Coordinator | Facilities and Operations - Main Campus |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Matt Watson |
Assistant Athletics Director, Equipment and Apparel |
Bryan Gossett |
Director of Equipment, Football |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Scot Obergefell |
Associate Athletics Director, Facilities, Operations and Sports Fields |
David A. Taylor |
Director, Facilities and Operations |
Kaitlyn Schindler |
Assistant Athletics Director, Facilities, Operations and Sports Fields |
Nick McKenna |
Assistant Athletics Director, Sports Fields |
Andrew Healy |
Director, Sports Fields |
Anthony Alba |
Assistant Director, Facilities and Operations |
Roger Schoppe |
Assistant Director, Facilities and Operations |
Becky Arnold |
Assistant Director, Facilities and Operations |
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