Assistant Equipment Manager

Responsibilities

• Order all apparel and equipment from season-to-season and as needed for the football program.
• Communicate and work with Assistant Athletic Director – Football Operations and Business Office to ensure budget expectations are met.
• Adhere to and execute Marshall Athletic Department’s apparel and equipment contract with NIKE and BSN as well as with other apparel companies and equipment vendors.
• Help maintain inventory records for the athletic department using inventory program.
• Pack athletic teams for travel to away contests, and coordinate transportation of apparel and equipment for off-site competitions.
• Issue, launder and disseminate game, practice, and workout apparel and uniforms.
• Foresight and anticipate equipment and apparel needs for all practices, games, and workouts.
• Fit, clean and repair equipment and apparel in accordance with NOCSAE and AEMA standards, maintaining records of maintenance and repair.
• Ensure proper logo on all apparel and uniforms in accordance with the Marshall Athletics Department, the Sun Belt Conference, and the NCAA.
• Make certain football coaches have needed equipment for all games, practices, workouts, and walk-throughs.
• Maintain a clean and organized equipment room and ensure proper storage of athletic equipment used in and around the facility.
• Keep electronic records of all expenditures year to year.
• Absorb and disseminate awards through the Marshall Athletics Department letter winner program, including ordering, inventorying, and dissemination of awards.
• Supervise, train, and retain student managers and interns on policies and procedures relative to issuing and maintaining apparel and equipment.
• Cook with central receiving on taking receipt of packages.
• Report and log intern and student manager hours according to Marshall University Human Resources policy.
• Foster, build, and maintain relationships with coaches, staff, and administration.
• Provide world-class experience and high-level of service to all student athletes.
• Work with coaches, director of operations, and administrators to ensure all Equipment Services needs are met.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Sun Belt Conference and the NCAA.
• Collaborate with other areas of Marshall Athletics Department on projects that pertain to Equipment Operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of related experience in sports equipment management or similar field.
• Experience with inventory management systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coaches, staff, and administration.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of NOCSAE and AEMA standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.