The Director of Facilities and Equipment/ATC will oversee all areas of the Stetson University Athletics Department at the Athletic Training Center, including the facility and equipment room. This position is responsible for establishing a philosophy and operational plan for procurement, inventory, disbursement, and maintenance of athletic equipment for teams located and serviced from the Athletic Training Center. In addition, this position will prepare budgetary recommendations as well as monitor, verify, and reconcile the expenditure of budgeted funds for football and other teams’ equipment at the Athletic Training Center. The Director will assist and work with facilities to ensure events are properly covered and buildings are maintained/maintenance on a regular basis.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Employment duties include, but are not limited to:
Independently responsible for ordering apparel and equipment for assigned sports
Director of Facilities and Equipment/ATC AS9835
Staff (Full-Time) --> Athletics
DeLand, FL
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ID: 1417-280
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Full-Time/Regular
The Director of Facilities and Equipment/ATC will oversee all areas of the Stetson University Athletics Department at the Athletic Training Center, including the facility and equipment room. This position is responsible for establishing a philosophy and operational plan for procurement, inventory, disbursement, and maintenance of athletic equipment for teams located and serviced from the Athletic Training Center. In addition, this position will prepare budgetary recommendations as well as monitor, verify, and reconcile the expenditure of budgeted funds for football and other teams’ equipment at the Athletic Training Center. The Director will assist and work with facilities to ensure events are properly covered and buildings are maintained/maintenance on a regular basis.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Employment duties include, but are not limited to:
Independently responsible for ordering apparel and equipment for assigned sports
Forecast yearly team equipment needs and discuss with coaches, in preparation for budget submittal
Develop, along with Assistant AD Facilities, Operations, and Equipment, an inventory system to track issue, retrieval, and stock items
Assist and develop policy for purchasing new uniforms
Implement security procedures to prevent inventory losses and developing a storage plan and philosophy for equipment rooms
Maintain accurate up to date information records per athlete, coach, and staff
Responsible for identifying areas of the building needing to be maintenance and repaired to ensure it’s presentable, functional, and operational
Perform minor repairs to equipment as well as ensure proper fitting and maintenance of all safety and/or required equipment
Coordinate with opposing team staff for home and away competitions
Work home competitions of sports assigned
Supervise event staff personnel, including student workers and part-time professional staff for facilities, operations, and equipment room coverage
Coordinate and meet with coaches and staff on a regular basis for practice and competition schedules, recruiting weekends, summer camps, and game day operations
Establish an equipment replacement cycle for all safety equipment as well overseeing reconditioning of football helmets and shoulder pads on annual basis
Assist with facilities as needed for practice and competition preparation, such as set-up and breakdown
Coordinate visiting team arrival and departure
Oversee and manage daily operation of Equipment department for sports operating out of Athletic Training Center
Organize and label all equipment in the equipment room
Serve as lead equipment manager for football
Maintain appropriate training and certifications to meet industry standards for properly fitting protective equipment such as but not limited to helmets and shoulder pads (AEMA Certification)
Prepare and coordinate transportation of apparel and equipment for home and away competition for football; work with DFO and Sports Medicine department to ensure all items are packed and transported
Fit, clean, repair equipment; maintain accurate records on maintenance of protective equipment and meets NOCSAE standards
Laundry facility operation which includes laundering all practice and competition gear teams operating out of Athletic Training Center
Serve as department liaison with outside vendors and athletic manufacturers for quality equipment and services
Responsible for daily supervision of student staff assigned to Athletic Training Center
Establish staffing plan for equipment room, home & away contest coverage, as well as training and assigning staff to accommodate equipment needs for each sport
Perform other site and position specific functions as assigned
Required Skills
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of inventory control/accountability, budget preparation and management
Strong computer knowledge
Knowledge of equipment trends, proper fitting of athletic equipment, and laundry equipment operations
Strong coordination, organization, and communication skills
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more
Must be able to multitask, be flexible, and adapt to change
Problem solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively with coaches, student athletes, and other athletic staff
2 Years Experience in Equipment Operations, in a NCAA Athletics program or professional sports team
AEMA Certification
Experience working with NCAA or Professional Football program
Experience with equipment purchasing distribution, collection, and laundering
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the University’s auto insurance carrier.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
AEMA Certification
Experience with Equipment operations
Experience working in collegiate or professional equipment departments
Prior experience ordering through an all-school apparel agreement using Nike. Net, Nike custom and BSN
Work Environment : This position works out of the Athletic Training Center. It is a fast-paced environment where you will be working both inside and outside. Work weekends, and evenings at times on short notice. Overnight travel required with football.