Associate Athletic Director, Football Operations - Tucson, United States - University of Arizona

University of Arizona

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Tucson, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Posting Number
- req19382
Department

Administration and Athletics
Department Website Link

Location

Main Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights

The University of Arizona Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

With a tradition of athletic and academic excellence, we are seeking a strategic and experienced leader to serve as the Associate Athletics Director, Football Operations (Equipment).

This will play a critical role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of football equipment operations while supporting our mission of holistic student-athlete development.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more_

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Supervise part time and fulltime football equipment staff (2 full time assistant, 2 Grad assistants and 25+ student workers)
Mentors fulltime staff and creates development opportunities
Department head in staff meetings
Supervise student assistants and football team managers
Maintaining inventory and accountability of all football team equipment (100+ players and 100+ staff, including taxation reconciliation)
Supervise the issuance and return of all football team equipment
Maintenance of all football team equipment
Organize and upkeep of the football equipment room and football locker rooms
Oversee football practices and competitions
Manage coach to coach and coach to player communication, including best practices, troubleshooting, maintenance and warranties with helmet and communication manufacturers.
Properly fit protective football equipment
Manage the ordering of all football team equipment (Nike, protective equipment, field equipment)
Implement and maintain barcoding scanning system for apparel
Team travel duties (coordinates equipment truck, locker set up and transportation of equipment/gear for 150+ travel party)
Recruiting responsibilities for equipment management, allocation, and setup for recruiting weekends and events
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, including knowledge of best practices and technologies
Mange growth of department includes but not limited to budget, personnel, equipment, inventory control, and studentathlete needs
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and
Successfully manage multiple priority projects.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude.
Ability and desire to accurately perform detailoriented tasks and work with basic office software and database programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
Five years of experience
Ability to work nights and weekends and travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Supervisory experience
Five years of experience

at the DI Level

AEMA Certification
Extensive knowledge and experience with sideline communications including coach to player technology
Experience managing inventory control systems and processes

FLSA

Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 + nights and weekends
Job FTE
1.00
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Athletics
Benefits Eligible

Yes

Full Benefits
Rate of Pay

- $95,000 - $105,000
Compensation Type
- salary at 1.

0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:

Namebased criminal background check (nonsecurity sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
5/3/2024
Expected End Date
Ben Thienes
Open Date
4/26/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document with Application. Thank you.

1. Describe your knowledge of NCAA and Pac-12 Conference rules and regulations relating to academics, satisfactory progress, and eligibility.

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.
**4. Are you th