"Equipment Manager"

Summary of Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the equipment manager is responsible for managing all equipment including maintenance, repair activities, storage and purchasing. Also, responsible for all athletic laundry, managing all athletic storage, inventory and supervising student workers.

Essential Functions

• The Equipment manager is responsible for approving the issuance, maintenance, and upkeep of the equipment and apparel for 20 athletic programs.
• Will supervise, coordinate, and participate in all activities related to purchasing, storing, issuing, fitting, and repairing athletic equipment, clothing and uniforms for intercollegiate athletics.
• Oversee the daily operations of the athletics department equipment room.
• Supervise the student workers who are assigned to the equipment room.
• Plan and deliver work assignments, plan and coordinate work schedules, as well as train and develop staff.
• Verify need for and facilitate each athletic equipment and apparel order for all sport teams and departments.
• Assist in the fiscal management of the equipment budget for each intercollegiate sports programs.
• Works with sport team head coaches on inventory and purchasing of all apparel and equipment.
• Responsible for operating within a budget.
• Oversee the purchase of equipment and supplies needed; reconcile vendor billings with the Athletic Administrative specialist when goods are delivered.
• Coordinate activities related to the laundering, storage and issuance of athletic clothing, uniforms and equipment to student-athletes, student managers, coaches and staff; help ensure the availability of uniforms and equipment for all intercollegiate teams.
• Approve the maintenance and repair of athletic equipment, and uniforms; inspect equipment for defects; work with the athletic training department to ensure proper fitting and adjusting of protective equipment for student-athletes.
• Decide whether equipment should be repaired or replaced.
• Keep an accurate and detailed inventory of all athletic equipment.
• Perform yearly inventory including leading with the department wide annual inventory.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain University Safety – To ensure that all filing cabinet drawers are shut when not in use, cords are not across floor without being securely fastened down, all walkways remain clear in the office and hallway with no items hanging off edges or coming out from under tables, and chairs are placed in unobtrusive areas. Monitor baseball facility for safety.
• Communications – Acts to facilitate good communications between employees, students, parents, and management through interpersonal and professional communication techniques.
• Confidentiality – Maintains the highest level of confidence concerning all matters in the Athletic Department. Does not discuss in any manner any information obtained through work.

Education, Experience and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Must be certified by the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA); or, ability to acquire certification within first-year of employment.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively with the coaching staff.
• Ability to relate to student-athletes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as a university team member.
• Ability to become certified in CPR, First Aid and AED (automatic external defibrillator) Updated annually.
• Knows and abides by policies of Schreiner University, SCAC and NCAA.
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license, related insurance, and good driving record.

Working Conditions

• Out of town overnight travel for intercollegiate athletic contests, meetings, conferences and recruiting efforts using personal, university, or rental vehicle.
• Maintain general office hours.
• Weekend and holiday work schedule when necessary.
• Occasional overtime work required during season and post season play/recruiting/meetings.
• 90% walking or standing during season and practice.