Assistant Equipment Manager - Division Of Intercollegiate Athletics

Assistant Equipment Manager - Division of Intercollegiate Athletics
Division of Intercollegiate Athletics
Job Summary
Supervision of all practice and competition equipment and apparel for assigned sport teams.Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Supervise 15 - 20 student managers.
  • Be available for all recruiting activities, associated with equipment and apparel, for official and unofficial campus visits by prospective student athletes.
  • Coordinate development of the computerized inventory management system.
  • Ensure effective management of receiving and inventory reporting of all football equipment/apparel.
  • Oversee the set-up and equipment operations for all Football practices and home/away contests including postseason competition.
  • Educate and train staff and football student managers in proper laundry techniques to prevent damage to apparel, uniforms, and laundry equipment.
  • Assist with distributions of equipment to student-athletes, staff, and others. Supervise laundry operations for Football.
• Conducting Health and Safety checks of equipment
  • Responsible for the quality control evaluation of all football equipment/apparel received.
  • Conduct annual physical inventory counts on all football equipment/apparel to ensure all equipment meets safety regulations.
  • Ensure proper fitting of football equipment (e.g., helmets, shoulder pads, etc.): Ensure staff is trained and taught proper fitting techniques.
  • Oversee helmets that do not meet standards for concussion protocol.
  o Ensuring those helmets are discarded
  • Fitting each student athlete with the helmet that fits their specific health needs
  • Stay up to date with information on updated helmets to help prevent
• Equipment Services to football program
  • Oversee the acquisition of all football equipment/apparel. Maintain football equipment program in accordance with NCAA and conference specifications and regulations.
  • Responsible for the security and storage of all football equipment/apparel.
  • Foster and develop relationships with suppliers that will mutually benefit the University's athletic department.
  • Act as a liaison between football program and current/potential athletic suppliers/vendors, while, ensuring football program abides by responsibilities and processes as outlined in contracts with vendors/suppliers.

Physical Demands

Standing : Constantly

Walking : Constantly

Lifting/Carrying : Constantly

Pushing/Pulling : Constantly

Bending/Stooping : Frequently

Grip/Dexterity : Frequently

Repetitive Motions : Frequently

Working Conditions

Extreme cold : Frequently

Extreme heat : Frequently

Humidity : Frequently

Wet : Frequently

Temperature Changes : Frequently

Inclement Weather : Frequently

Work Outdoors : Frequently

Additional Physical Demands
Will work nights and weekends and travel with the team.Minimum Qualifications
Education:• Required: Bachelor's degree in athletic administration, health-related area or related fieldExperience:• Required: At least one year of athletic equipment supervision and management. Certification by Athletic Equipment Manager Associate, or ability to be certified in one year. Experience with CoachComm systems including X-System, Tempo and Coach to Player.
Specialty Factors
Training, Licenses or Certifications:
• Required: Certification in Athletic Equipment Managers Association
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
• Preferred: Two years of athletic supervision and management preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires extensive evening and weekend work• Independent decision-making in many areas including purchase of sports equipment safety features• Acceptance of responsibility for day-to-day problem solving• Management ability to maintain good rapport with sport department heads• Mastery of Nike's "Gameday" online order system• Ongoing knowledge with Big Ten and NCAA rules regarding a student-athlete's eligibility.• Maintain knowledge of NCAA, Big Ten Conference and University rules and regulations. Ability to work multiple personnel on multiple projects effectively and efficiently.
• Championship Mindset and Expectations:• Displays professionalism and integrity. Understands and displays professionalism that builds and maintains trust between student-athletes and fellow DIA staff; • Prioritizes and contributes to the life changing student-athlete experience;• Adheres to University, DIA, Big Ten, and NCAA rules and regulations;• Commitment to the Athletics Department and University's mission and values;• Flexible to various scheduling to include nights, weekend work and some holidays; and• Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 2/16/2024. Target salary for this position is $40,000. Salary iscompetitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while alsoconsidering internal equity.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on February 9, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Krissy Doran at kdoran@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1022927
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu