Assistant Director, Equipment Operations & Brand Management- Athletics

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Assistant Director, Equipment Operations & Brand Management- Athletics

Hampton University Staff

The Assistant Director, Equipment Operations will work collectively with the Assistant AD and Director of Equipment Operations and Brand Management works with coaches, student-athletes, sport supervisors, Athletic Business Office, and other athletic staff to supervise and oversee the purchase and fiscal control of game and sports equipment/apparel for designated sports. Research vendor products and make equipment/apparel recommendations.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assist in the management, cleaning, and collection of all athletic apparel and equipment for the assigned teams.
• Ensure the distribution of practice, game apparel, and equipment for each assigned team at the beginning of the season.
• Work with coaching staff to determine equipment to be issued and schedule issue dates.
• Ensure all apparel and equipment is cleaned and returned to appropriate coaches and student-athletes with attention to adequate stain removal and uniform and equipment repair.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory database, store inventory properly, and dispose of outdated inventory according to compliance standards.
• Follow unusable apparel procedures for surplus and discard. Work with the coaching staff to encourage disposal of outdated inventory.
• Assist the Director and Assistant AD with yearly inventory, external and internal communication, invoicing and billing.
• Assisted with purchasing, receiving, and shipping laundry services, equipment room storage and inventory, issuance, repair, and maintenance of equipment apparel and machinery.
• Notify coaches promptly of all issues in these areas.

Assistant Director, Equipment Operations & Brand Management- Athletics

Hampton University Staff

The Assistant Director, Equipment Operations will work collectively with the Assistant AD and Director of Equipment Operations and Brand Management works with coaches, student-athletes, sport supervisors, Athletic Business Office, and other athletic staff to supervise and oversee the purchase and fiscal control of game and sports equipment/apparel for designated sports. Research vendor products and make equipment/apparel recommendations.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assist in the management, cleaning, and collection of all athletic apparel and equipment for the assigned teams.
• Ensure the distribution of practice, game apparel, and equipment for each assigned team at the beginning of the season.
• Work with coaching staff to determine equipment to be issued and schedule issue dates.
• Ensure all apparel and equipment is cleaned and returned to appropriate coaches and student-athletes with attention to adequate stain removal and uniform and equipment repair.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory database, store inventory properly, and dispose of outdated inventory according to compliance standards.
• Follow unusable apparel procedures for surplus and discard. Work with the coaching staff to encourage disposal of outdated inventory.
• Assist the Director and Assistant AD with yearly inventory, external and internal communication, invoicing and billing.
• Assisted with purchasing, receiving, and shipping laundry services, equipment room storage and inventory, issuance, repair, and maintenance of equipment apparel and machinery.
• Notify coaches promptly of all issues in these areas.
• Research and make recommendations regarding purchases, equipment repairs, and transportation of equipment while adhering to budget and purchasing guidelines.
• Work with vendors and internal clients to resolve any issues.
• Order equipment in a timely schedule to ensure that all equipment is ready for use for practice and competition.
• Maintain appropriate documentation on all bids, approvals, and other correspondence relating to purchasing inventory.
• Coordinate logistics and transportation of equipment and supplies to all regular and post-season games and practices both in-state and out of the state.
• Oversee the training, work performance, and evaluation of student managers, graduate assistants and part-time employees, as applicable
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency

• Basic knowledge of laundry procedures and stain removal.

• Basic knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of athletic equipment room operations and records maintenance.

• Organized, detailed, a self-starter, and able to work independently.

• Proficient in Microsoft applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Prior experience working in Division I Athletic Equipment Room.

• Athletic Equipment Managers Association certification or certification within one year.

• Prior experience with inventory management software (FrontRush, ARMS, or others)

• Prior experience working with a major apparel company for equipment orders for the collegiate athletic

department.

Requirements:

• Availability to work nights, weekends, some holidays and travel as needed for practices and

competitions.

• Valid Driver’s License

H ow to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Application for Educational Support Staff Employment either in person, via email at HROffice@hamptonu.edu, or fax to (757) 727-5969:

Office of Human Resources
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
***No phone calls

F orms:
Visit Human Resources – Hampton University Human Resources to retrieve the educational support staff employment application and other supplemental application materials.

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