Equipment Manager

About the role

This position is responsible for the management and oversight of all equipment operations within the athletics department in accordance with NCAA, Pac 12, and Gonzaga rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

The duties of the position include, but are not limited to: forecasting of equipment needs, the procurement, allocation and maintenance of equipment and apparel, budget compliance and business office interaction; maintain the inventory and accountability of all athletic equipment; oversee daily laundry services; organization and upkeep of equipment room; assist with organization and upkeep of locker rooms; hire and training of all student staff.

• Primary liaison with NIKE/BSN representatives, responsible for ordering and relationship management.
• Responsible for the purchase of athletic equipment for all teams; including forecasting, ordering equipment and supplies, and follow-up with vendors and sales representatives on delivery dates, order changes, returns, and other issues that pertain to a particular order.
• Responsible for the organization and upkeep of equipment and locker rooms; including, keeping equipment and locker rooms neat and orderly, and securing uniforms and other equipment at all times.
• Serve as accounts payable for department as it pertains to Athletic Equipment purchases.
• Check-in equipment delivered to the equipment room, including verifying contents of packages, and recording as received in equipment management system.
• Responsible for managing the departments equipment inventory and management software Equipcheck, keeping accurate inventory records; including, input of new equipment information, as well as maintaining athletes, coaches and staff member's sizes for equipment.
• Keep athletes, coaches, and staff members informed of policies regarding issuing equipment; Ensure all athletes are in compliance and eligible to receive equipment before issuing gear.
• Oversee and ensure the proper storage of all athletic equipment and uniforms.
• Protect life expectancy of all equipment by ensuring manufacturer guidelines are being followed including communicating with athletes and coaches on the quality and life expectancy of equipment.
• Return faulty equipment and/or clothing to vendor when necessary; track to ensure replacements or credits are received.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Two years professional experience working in a collegiate athletic department or related field
• Experience working within an Athletics Equipment Operations unit
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work as an integral part of a team.
• Energetic and motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills
• Work experience that demonstrates ability to manage multiple tasks and perform sound decision-making
• Work experience that demonstrates successful fiscal planning/processing

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification by the Athletic Equipment Managers Association
• Prior use of Equipcheck or other inventory tracking solutions
• Work experience in higher education
• Work experience in an intercollegiate athletic department
• Demonstrated successful supervisory experience

Benefits

Our competitive benefit packages are part of Gonzaga’s commitment to care for the whole person. Packages include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement, tuition benefits, and other University-provided benefits. We also provide numerous resources which help bring balance to the complexities of work and personal life through our work/life and wellness programs.