Assistant Director of Equipment Operations

Posting Number:

20233677S

Position Title:

Position Type:

Staff

Location:

Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:

Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:

full-time/12-months

Avg Hours Week

Department:

734-Sports - Equipment

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director is responsible for all aspects of the management of the Equipment Room operations for assigned sports and administrative areas. This includes the ordering, issuing, maintenance, and storage of all equipment, uniforms and gear.

All duties must be performed in compliance with University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the ordering, receiving, inventory, distribution/collection and maintenance of equipment for assigned sports.
Negotiate bids with vendors to purchase the necessary equipment for all assigned varsity programs.
Maintain accurate inventory of team equipment and initiate requests for replenishment of team items.
Maintain records of equipment distributed to student-athletes for assigned sports.
Coordinate with coaches to identify the equipment needs for assigned sports.
Assist the Assistant Athletics Director of Equipment Operations in hiring, supervising, training and scheduling of student staff.
Participate in budget process including, but not limited to tacking/settling all expenses.
Responsible for the development and maintenance of inventory control
systems, to include the evaluation, ordering and receiving of equipment.
Meet with sales representatives regarding new and existing products, ensuring that the needs of the student-athletes, coaches and staff are met within the budget.
Assist in the coordination of laundry services for all Athletic programs following practices, games and training sessions for assigned sports.
Assist in the coordinating and fitting of all equipment and clothing for assigned sports.
Manage relationships with current Athletics Department vendors.
Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required
2-3 years experience in an athletics department equipment room, preferably at the Division I level.
Experience implementing and managing inventory control systems, purchasing, fitting and repairing equipment. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to uniforms and equipment.
Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills and an ability to pay attention to details.
Proficiency with personal computer applications.
Experience using industrial laundry equipment.
Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Athletic Equipment Managers Association (A.E.M.A.) Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

This position may require:

Driving a light truck while transporting equipment.
Considerable work time outside in various weather conditions.
Heavy lifting, carrying equipment, walking.
Operating industrial laundry equipment.
Some travel.
Significant night and weekend hours.

Special Message to Applicants:

Posting Date:

06/06/2023

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:

Commensurate with experience.

Salary Band:

Job Classification:

exempt

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By Villanova University

Villanova University is a Catholic Augustinian community of higher education, committed to excellence and distinction in the discovery, dissemination and application of knowledge. Inspired by the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, the University i...

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INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Villanova, PA

DATE POSTED

July 3, 2023