Football Equipment Manager

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years old.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preference for experience working in a supervision role in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students in a diverse work environment.
• Familiarity with NOCSAE and NAERA standards.
• AEMA certified or willing to become AEMA certified.

Essential Functions

• Maintain football equipment to the highest safety standards.
• Stay current with equipment rules, and best practices.
• Monitor student-athletes' equipment to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Place student-athletes in positions to succeed not only in their sport, but also in life.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication skills with sports medicine staff, game workers, officials, media, students, parents, spectators, and facility staff.
• Ensures that all possible safety measures are observed, including taking proper care of equipment and proper surveillance of program participants.
• Attend all training sessions and any additional staff meetings.
• Work flexible hours including off season training, early mornings, afternoon/evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Secure equipment and facilities after each usage.
• Communicate with RSD admin, safe schools, custodial services and/or RPD as needed.
• Communicate with youth groups and foster participation growth.
• Be a good role model to student-athletes.
• Support all RSD athletics.

Physical Requirements

• Physically perform all skills required of a coach.
• Hear noises and distress signals in a crowded athletic facility.
• Able to withstand extreme weather conditions.
• Able to lift at least 20 pounds.