The role of Associate Director of Equipment Operations is to oversee and manage the daily operations of the football equipment room. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the oversight of all operations in the equipment room, issuance and maintenance of all athletic equipment and apparel for student-athletes, coaches and staff, inventory and storing equipment, budget management and oversight of student employees.
Essential Functions:
Oversight of day-to-day operations of football equipment room
Manage budget ($1 million) and contractual equipment and apparel allotment for football
Assist all managerial related duties during sport practice, home and away competitions including set up and breakdown of practice equipment, setting up practice headphones, running the practice timer and clock, and assist in the maintenance of practice flow and efficiency
Assist all managerial related duties during home and away competitions including locker room and sideline setup and coordinating equipment semi-truck arrival
Recruit, hire, train, approve payroll and manage one full-time Laundry Attendant
Recruit, hire, train, approve payroll and manage student equipment managers (12 positions) for football
Collaborate with the Director of Equipment to maintain football inventory and manage ordering of helmets and shoulder pads
Recruit and speak with potential student-athletes about OU and our athletics programs and set-up recruiting displays during official visits
Daily installation of radios in player football helmets to ensure quality coach to player communication
Cultivate relationships with vendors that supply our athletics equipment
Negotiate and manage contracts ($500,000) with laundry equipment supplier and laundry chemical supplier
Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree AND;
48 months experience in collegiate or professional sport equipment operations or related field
Skills:
Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment that often requires irregular hours, nights, weekends and travel
Excellent organizational, problem-solving and communications skills
Proven ability to build relationships, collaborate and work effectively with a variety of constituents
Detail-oriented for accuracy of information, data, grammar and brand standards
Advertised Physical Requirements:
Moderate physical activity
Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
Certifications:
Athletic Equipment Managers Association certified or ability to become certified in 18 months
Valid state issued Driver's License
Departmental Preferences:
Must be able supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively
Ability to work with a diverse group of coaches, administration and student-athletes
5 years’ experience in collegiate or professional sport equipment operations
Working knowledge of University, SEC and NCAA rules and regulations
Working knowledge of Nike Ordering System
Working knowledge of C2P communication
Working knowledge of Sport Soft Inventory System
Supervision:
Student Group and full-time laundry attendant
Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.
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