Senior Director, Football Equipment Operations

EXPIRED

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Football Equipment Operations is responsible for the overall management and supervision of the equipment and apparel needs for the UCLA Football program. This position will be under the general supervision of the Head Football Coach and report directly to the Assistant Athletic Director, Equipment Operations working specifically with the Bruin football program. Total number of individuals that you are responsible for equipping and outfitting; includes approximately 120 student-athletes, 11 coaches and over 30 support staff. A successful candidate will be responsible for the daily management of the football equipment room, including procurement, logistics, monitoring inventory levels, and distributing all equipment and apparel for the UCLA football program. The Senior Director will play an integral role as a member of the equipment department when it comes to building and maintaining relationships with vendors and the school’s shoe and apparel partner. Other duties include tracking of all items, locker room maintenance, facility upkeep, ensuring the safety of team issued gear and practice and training items, as well as oversight of staff issued apparel. Position will serve as the primary contact for the setup of on and off campus team practices as well as the timely and efficient transportation of athletic equipment, uniforms and necessary apparel to all athletic contests – both at home at the Rose Bowl, on the road, and potentially off-site training camp locations. Duties will also include hiring and training student managers, assisting with recruiting and camp operational needs, and daily laundry services to meet team needs.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Football Equipment Operations is responsible for the overall management and supervision of the equipment and apparel needs for the UCLA Football program. This position will be under the general supervision of the Head Football Coach and report directly to the Assistant Athletic Director, Equipment Operations working specifically with the Bruin football program. Total number of individuals that you are responsible for equipping and outfitting; includes approximately 120 student-athletes, 11 coaches and over 30 support staff. A successful candidate will be responsible for the daily management of the football equipment room, including procurement, logistics, monitoring inventory levels, and distributing all equipment and apparel for the UCLA football program. The Senior Director will play an integral role as a member of the equipment department when it comes to building and maintaining relationships with vendors and the school’s shoe and apparel partner. Other duties include tracking of all items, locker room maintenance, facility upkeep, ensuring the safety of team issued gear and practice and training items, as well as oversight of staff issued apparel. Position will serve as the primary contact for the setup of on and off campus team practices as well as the timely and efficient transportation of athletic equipment, uniforms and necessary apparel to all athletic contests – both at home at the Rose Bowl, on the road, and potentially off-site training camp locations. Duties will also include hiring and training student managers, assisting with recruiting and camp operational needs, and daily laundry services to meet team needs.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
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Qualifications

• Two-five years of experience working in the Athletic Equipment field with specific Power 5 Football program or NFL team related experience preferred. (Preferred)
  • Skill in organizing material, people and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency, including ability to work independently and with follow through on assignments with minimal direction. (Required)
  • Working knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and material of the trade sufficient to organize work, evaluate progress and ensure work assignments meet stated standards, including demonstrated execution of prioritization of assignments in a timely fashion in fast paced environment. (Required)
  • Understanding and demonstrated compliance with Departmental, University, Pac-12 and NCAA rules and regulations (Required)
  • Strong knowledge of equipment and apparel maintenance and repair techniques in accordance to manufacturer specifications and the NCAA. (Required)
  • Ability to establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship and effective communication with other staff members, students, and administrators and University personnel and public. (Required)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) as well as being a relationship builder across many organization levels on campus, and externally. (Required)
  • Experience with staff supervision, Human Resources practices, confidentiality, organizational direction workflow, delegation, train programs and work evaluation. (Required)
  • Writing skills to prepare forms, reports and correspondence with speed and accuracy; including ability to operate a computer with experience in Microsoft Office, Outlook and Windows. (Required)
  • Understanding and acceptance of organizational goals and collaboratively and cooperatively working as a team member to support those goals and objectives. (Required)
  • Must be able to speak on a one-on-one basis or in small group settings to convey and obtain relevant information. (Required)
  • Understanding of budgets and budget management to prepare, maintain and close annual budgets, including ability to follow department and University general accounting and procurement guidelines. (Required)
  • Skill in implementing and monitoring a quality control and inventory program sufficient to meet established specifications of the job. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Certification from the Athletic Equipment Manager’s Association (AEMA) required (Required)
  • Possess drivers’ license and capability to drive motor vehicles as well as an electric cart, including passing University mandated requirements (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
  • Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
  • Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
  • CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
• Ability to perform effectively in dynamic work environment at odd hours and conditions at times. (Required)
  • Ability to work flexible hours. (Required)
  • Ability to work outdoors under different weather conditions. (Required)
  • Ability to use a variety of hand tools. (Required)
  • Strong vision, hearing and hand-eye coordination sufficient to set up equipment (Required)
• 10% Ability to travel with teams and staff for competitions and meetings as needed.

Schedule

Variable
Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered
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