Head Football Equipment Manager

About FIU

 

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

 

Oversee all football equipment operations, including oversight of equipment staff and volunteers, inventory control, equipment reconditioning, communication systems, and the procurement and ordering of equipment and supplies.

• Oversees coordination of transporting equipment for Football away games.
• May recommend changes on policy and procedures as necessary.
• Supervise lower level staff.
• Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA, and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of Head Football Equipment Manager. Report any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Sr Associate Athletic Director Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations.
• Oversee the logistics of transporting equipment to away games. This involves coordination with trucking company, loading, and offloading, as well as inventory management and correct placement for safe traveling.

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About FIU

 

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

 

Oversee all football equipment operations, including oversight of equipment staff and volunteers, inventory control, equipment reconditioning, communication systems, and the procurement and ordering of equipment and supplies.

• Oversees coordination of transporting equipment for Football away games.
• May recommend changes on policy and procedures as necessary.
• Supervise lower level staff.
• Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA, and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of Head Football Equipment Manager. Report any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Sr Associate Athletic Director Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations.
• Oversee the logistics of transporting equipment to away games. This involves coordination with trucking company, loading, and offloading, as well as inventory management and correct placement for safe traveling.
• Responsible for ensuring all equipment staff and equipment is set up prior to each home and away game, this will involve traveling / transporting employees ahead of the team to establish appropriate on field setup.
• Performs essential duties during any emergencies, such as hurricanes, storms and/or any other University emergency closing. Is expected to be available to report to work as needed during University emergency closings with appropriate notification by department administrator.
• Serves as an University card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University credit card policies and procedures.
• Ensures Coaching Communication's system is set up on the field and the coaches box every game. Responsible for troubleshooting issues and finding quick resolutions in real time. Weekly testing of the Communications system and routine maintenance is required. Inventory management of all communications components (headphones, belt backs, cabling) and effective use and maintenance of all areas.
• Oversees interns, students, and volunteers who work athletic events.
• Resolves complaints or problems that arise during events and activities sponsored by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics or the University.
• Manages budget requirements for Football athletic equipment purchases.
• Responsible for the physical set-up of equipment at events, including tracking and monitoring inventory of all Football equipment.
• Develops and implements facility policies regarding safety, security, liability, maintenance, ADA, budget, and personnel.
• Ensures the athletic department is in compliance with all institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations, including the development and implementation of procedures by which compliance will be determined and documented.
• Interprets and implements policies and procedures as they apply to an assigned area.

Minimum Qualifications

 

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of relevant experience; OR six (6) years of relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Job Category

 

Administrative

Advertised Salary

  $55,000 - $60,000

Work Schedule

 

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Working Condition(s)

 

Operating University Vehicles (all types)

Pre-Employment Requirements

 

• Driver's License Check
• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

Other Information

 

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University

How To Apply

 

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications". 

_ To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. _

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.  It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

 

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications". 

_ To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. _

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.  Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

 

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of  their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu.  All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.

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