Equipment Manager - College Station, United States - Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University

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College Station, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job Title
Equipment Manager

Agency
Texas A&M University

Department
Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
College Station, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience.

Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

The Home of the 12th Man is the pinnacle in opportunities realized through sport: championships won, diplomas earned, leaders equipped and launched to impact the world.

Texas A&M Athletics' mission is to create opportunities through championship athletics.

We are proud members of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports.

What We Want
The Equipment Manager, under general direction, maintains complete oversight of athletic equipment and apparel purchases for intercollegiate sports. Oversees all phases of business contracts as they pertain to athletic equipment and apparel.

Performs all duties consistent with the management of a major NCAA Division I Athletic program, including sizing, issuing, maintaining and performing inventory of all equipment.

Responsible for preparing, reviewing, and managing all the athletic equipment and apparel budgets for Texas A&M Athletics.

What you need to know

Salary:
Commensurate based on hire's experience.

Position Details:
Employee will supervise (15 to 20) Student Workers. This position may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements:
Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc. Job frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stopping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands. Job occasionally requires climbing or balancing and lifting more than heavy objects

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
5 years of athletics equipment management, collegiate or professional

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Must have a Class "C" vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
AEMA certification required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of football equipment (sizing, inventory)
Current knowledge of concussion prevention/technology
Ability to balance/maintain a budget
Ability to communicate/maintain relationships with vendors
Ability to develop new technologies, guidelines, and policies
Advanced logistics skills for proper transportation, maintenance, and ordering of equipment/apparel

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in sports management, sports administration, business administration, management
Masters Degree

Essential Duties/Tasks:

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Sport Specific Equipment Management/Supervision - **Supervises and coordinates equipment staff in daily operations, schedules and time sheets. Oversees daily student manager scheduling. Trains all staff, both full time and undergraduate, in areas such as purchasing, inventory control, fitting, laundry service, as well as health and safety practices. Oversees daily assigned sport practice and workout needs as it pertains to equipment and apparel. Oversees fitting and measurement of all assigned sport equipment, ensuring proper fit and operation. Assists with any recruiting activities/needs as it pertains to equipment and apparel. Coordinates packing and loading/unloading of assigned sport for away competitions. Ensures security of assigned sport areas when closing daily. Supplies game day officials with any needs/request (game day chain/down box set, sideline crew vests, air pumps, sideline time board, etc). Ensures that personnel supervised are informed of, and adhere to established health and safety practices and guidelines associated with assigned tasks. Operates in the best interests of Texas A&M University and Athletics, its student athletes, coaches, and staff. Maintains working relationship with Texas A&M coaches, staff, and student athletes. Ability to know and actively investigate all technology advancements, available modalities, and quality standards to advise sports medicine and sports performance professionals on the latest concussion prevention technologies and recovery apparel available. Duties require the use of a University vehicle.
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Equipment Operations - Oversees all aspects of ordering equipment and apparel as it relates to business contracts. Operates and maintains all assigned sport-related equipment and stores all athletic equipment and apparel. Coordinates annual meetings and sc