Assistant Director, Equipment Operations
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Jul 08, 2024
Expired Date: Jul 26, 2024QUALIFICATION
-
Salary Expectation
$47,356-$59,195/yr -
Years of Experience
3+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
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SPORTS/DEPARTMENT
Assistant Director, Equipment Operations
Posting Number
req19920
Department
Administration and Athletics
Department Website Link
Location
Main Campus
Address
Assistant Director, Equipment Operations
Posting Number
req19920
Department
Administration and Athletics
Department Website Link
Location
Main Campus
Address
1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights
This position will work directly with the football program and work out of the football equipment room. The position will work closely with the Assistant AD, Football Equipment Operations. This position requires travel for away games and the ability to work nights and weekends.
The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.
This position requires the ability work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel for competition and recruiting.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
Manage communications with suppliers and internal staff for ordering, receiving, and issuing of equipment and clothing
Maintains safety protocols and manages equipment so that safety limitations are adhered to mitigate injuries
Manage quality control and review of apparel, shoe, and equipment inventories
Maintain certifications to fulfill job requirements
Continually working with apparel, shoe, and equipment companies, preview new products and serve as the point-of-contact on quality of new products
Manage employee and student-athlete issues with apparel, shoes, and equipment. Responsible for ordering of all supplies and providing solutions to apparel or products not performing to standards
Coordinate equipment operations staff and student employees
Manage day-to-day operations, including assisting at various team practices
Coordinate laundry of game and practice uniforms and clothing
Maintain the issuance and return of all equipment
Maintain inventory control on all equipment and clothing
Direct the organization and upkeep of equipment and locker rooms
Coordinate packing and travel arrangements during road trips
Additional duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions
Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead and support value-added projects
Meticulous attention to detail
Knowledge of NCAA, Conference, and University of Arizona rules and compliance
Self-motivated, results-oriented, and has a positive demeanor
Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Three years of experience
Must be available to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be willing to travel when needed
Preferred Qualifications
Five years of experience working in an athletic equipment room at the NFL or NCAA FBS level
Minimum Field of Expertise: Knowledge of particular specialized equipment plus experience in student manager supervision
Experience with particular specialized equipment plus experience in student manager supervision
Experience with inventory systems and ability to maintain inventory records for athletic teams in real time using digital data base
Experience with AEMA best practices and methodologies and AEMA certification
Experience with Nike ordering systems and products (or that of similar competitor)
Experience with Headsets and Player to Coach communication
Experience with Sewing
AEMA Certifiable
FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 + nights and weekends
Job FTE
1.00
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Athletics
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$47,356 - $59,195
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade
6
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .
Grade Range Minimum
$47356
Grade Range Midpoint
$59195
Grade Range Maximum
$71034
Career Stream and Level
PC2
Job Family
Equipment Room
Job Function
Athletics
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
7/12/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Brian Brigger
bbrigger@arizona.edu
Open Date
7/5/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.
Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).
Additional Questions: Please answer the questions completely.
Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document with Application. Thank you.
Describe your knowledge of NCAA and Pac-12 Conference rules and regulations relating to academics, satisfactory progress, and eligibility.
- Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.
- Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?
- Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If yes, please explain.
- Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.
- Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men's basketball or women's basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?
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