Director of Equipment Operations/Facilities Coordinator

Equipment & Apparel Operations (Primary)

• Inventory & Technology Management: Plan, manage, and administer all aspects of the Football program's on- and off-the-field equipment and apparel needs using modern inventory management systems. Maintain an accurate, digital log of all athletic department deliveries, safety gear, and assets.
• Safety & Helmet Compliance: Maintain active certification to properly fit, adjust, and repair player safety equipment (e.g., AEMA certification). Ensure the football program strictly adheres to all MAC, NCAA, and manufacturer guidelines regarding equipment requirements.
• Lacrosse Helmet Management: Manage the inspection, fitting, and safety verification for all lacrosse helmets, ensuring strict compliance with NOCSAE performance standards (ND041 for field use) and managing the mandatory annual reconditioning and recertification cycle (NOCSAE ND043 via NAERA-licensed facilities). Ensure any helmet structurally compromised or exceeding manufacturer-specified life cycles is immediately decommissioned.
• Laundry & Maintenance: Oversee and provide operational oversight for the daily cleaning, sanitization, care, and repair of all practice and game-day uniforms and protective gear for all sports.
• Financial Administration: Partner with the Head Football Coach and Athletic Director to build, justify, and maintain an accurate, modern budget line for equipment, apparel contracts, and safety reconditioning.

Facilities Liaison & Operations

• West Campus Work Request Lead: Serve as the primary point of contact and lead administrator for all facility work requests at West Campus (VFMAC). Inspect athletic facilities, identify structural, mechanical, or cleanliness issues, and formally input/track all maintenance requests through the university’s facilities portal.
• Strategic Collaboration: Coordinate directly with the Athletic Director and the Assistant AD of High Performance/External Operations to assess long-term facility issues, review operational bottlenecks, and identify necessary facility upgrades.
• Football Practice Field Preparation: Oversee and coordinate the daily setup and breakdown of the field and field equipment for football practices. Ensure all training gear, sleds, cones, and safety markers are positioned properly and secured post-practice.
• Football Game-Day Setup & Coordination: Act as the lead operational liaison for football game-day structural and field setup. Oversee stadium preparation, field marking verification, sideline equipment layout (including headsets and medical/trainer physical boundaries), and post-game breakdown in coordination with the external operations staff.

Leadership & Conduct

• Hire, train, schedule, and monitor a diverse team of student-workers and managers within University standards.
• Cooperate closely with Head/Assistant Athletic Trainers and health personnel regarding safety gear. Immediately notify sports medicine staff concerning any equipment-related safety issues, worn padding, or player injuries.
• Policy Enforcement: Support and enforce Eastern University policies for student conduct, working alongside the Dean of Students and Athletic Administration to maintain high standards of personal behavior.

Status

Staff, time, hourly, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.