University of Washington hiring MANAGER OF FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS in Seattle, WA | LinkedIn (2024)

Req #: 232528

Department: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Posting Date: 03/27/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $5,834 - $7,500 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230119_a11y.pdf)

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The Manager of Football Equipment Operations reports to the Director of Football Equipment Operations and collaborates with the Head Football Coach and Associate Athletic Director/Chief of Staff for Football. This position is responsible for all activities that support the football equipment operations program.

Responsibilities: Direct organizational logistics for football practices and games for the national caliber football program. Formulate, communicate, and enforce clear and concise policies and protocols for all practice and game operations. This requires professionalism, tact, and responsiveness to requests from coaches, staff, and student-athletes. Respond to unforeseen circ*mstances, problems, and needs during practices and competition, making independent judgment calls on how to resolve. Direct staff needed to maintain appropriate facility requirements and needs including climate control, hydration, and communications system needs. Serve as liaison and coordinate with offsite location, evaluating and determining facility requirements, equipment planning, safety and security for staff, athletes, and property.

Evaluate and recommend and direct purchasing needs for the football program including student-athletes and staff. Make proposals to management and coaching staff related to products, vendor selection, purchases, and other budgetary line items. Monitor spending within approved budgetary guidelines. Ensure equipment and funds are utilized in the most equitable and efficient manner. Track budget compliance for football equipment and apparel purchases. Provide reports to Director of Football Equipment Operations and Football Chief of Staff on at least a monthly basis.

Direct hourly staff in the management of inventory systems utilizing equipment inventory software such as Sportsoft, ACS, or other applicable systems. Oversee equipment control, pre- and postseason inventory, and midseason shortages. Set policies that provide a system for analyzing specifications and quantities for required equipment, apparel and supplies for each fiscal year. Make decisions regarding resource allocations for vendor purchases and execute research to ensure best pricing. Initiate procurement, manage delivery and inventory. Promote and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.

Direct the process for properly determining and fitting each player with a customized array of equipment to provide maximum efficiency and protection against injury. This includes utilizing extensive training and expertise in properly sizing and fitting equipment, apparel, and footwear. Inspect, evaluate, and maintain equipment to ensure it is kept in top working condition and meets all approved safety standards.

Supervise football student managers. Establish policies and work rules for all hourly staff involved in equipment operations. Provide skilled instruction on the use and application of athletic equipment, game day and practice set-up, break-down and operations, equipment, and apparel responsibilities on and off the field, as well as compliance with NCAA, conference, and University policies and procedures. Schedule student managers to ensure adequate and qualified support for football practices and games.

Maintain equipment room organization, cleanliness, and safety. Prepare staging and presentation of facilities for tours and recruiting visits, representing the Athletic Department and football program’s high standards of excellence. Maintain locker room organization and appearance. Support coaching staff equipment and apparel needs.

Perform Other Duties As Required.Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Conference, the State of Washington and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Minimum Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in business, sports management, or a related field, and 2-3 years of fulltime experience in football equipment management/operations. Demonstrated experience operating equipment inventory software such as Sportsoft, ACS, etc., and basic computer skills such as MS Word and Excel. Experience and knowledge of fitting football protective equipment. Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) certification, or the ability to obtain within 12 months.

Excellent organizational and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and professionally in a fast-paced environment. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to work a variable schedule including evenings, weekends, and travel.

Desired: Equipment operations experience in a Division 1 football or NFL environment preferred. Knowledge of NCAA rules compliance desirable.

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Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.