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Title: Athletics Equipment Manager
Position Number: 0081579
Hiring Unit: Athletics Department
Location: UH at Manoa
Date Posted: February 6, 2024
Closing Date: February 21, 2024
Band: A
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Month: 11-month
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Duties and Responsibilities (* denotes essential functions):
The Assistant Equipment Manager is responsible for the daily operations for the Athletics Department Makai Equipment Rooms under the direction of the Head Equipment Manager.- Assist the Head Equipment Manager with maintaining a complete and accurate inventory of all equipment, apparel and supplies for assigned sports through the use of an inventory system.
- Issue equipment, apparel and supplies to team, coaches or student-athletes; maintain accurate records of distribution and collection of items.
- Prepare and collect uniforms and accessories for laundering.
- Learn and apply industry standard methods, techniques and principles of fitting, sanitizing and maintaining sports equipment and apparel through work in an athletic equipment room environment or through clinics and/or workshops with the intent of teaching student assistants the proper method and techniques.
- Maintain travel equipment and prepare equipment, apparel and supplies for assigned scheduled games. Transport equipment to competition site as required.
- Fit or monitors fitting of athletic equipment to ensure student-athletes receive appropriate equipment.
- In consultation with the coaches of assigned sports, purchase equipment, apparel and supplies, prepares bid invitations, request for quotations, and requisitions.
- Comply with uniform and equipment standards to the guidelines of the NCAA, Conference, and equipment safety organizations.
- Assist with overseeing locker room facility and maintain accurate records on individuals (e.g. student-athletes, coaches and support staff) using lockers and other areas of the locker room.
- Find (if applicable) on-site solutions to problems that arise during athletic competition (e.g. football communications systems not working, catcher's equipment breakdown, blood stained uniform, etc.).
- Assist with maintaining and fixing field equipment as able and needed.
- Recommend changes to program and operating policies and procedures to ensure the most efficient and economical service.
- Attend assigned home athletic events and travel with athletic teams as assigned, ensuring all equipment needs are met at the sporting events. Maintain a variable work schedule including weekends, nights and/or holidays.
- Assist the Head Equipment Manager in developing the annual budget for athletic equipment operations.
- Train, supervise, manage, and evaluate approximately four (4) football student managers and student-assistants in athletic equipment services.
- Based on the football program's needs, determine and coordinate the physical setup and equipment transportation of various activities for practices and events while adjusting to various weather conditions and space limitations.
- Implement preventive and proactive measures to ensure the health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff are a priority.
- Evaluate and determine equipment needs for football team travel while considering equipment weight and storage limitations, apparel requirements, transportation logistics, and develop contingent plans for the unexpected.
- Research and determine if new safety protocols and equipment modifications should be implemented then works with equipment vendors to retrofit equipment for various safety measures.
- Make final decision regarding equipment to be used by student-athletes of assigned sport.
- Conduct equipment needs analysis, and teach and educate coaching staff and student-athletes on the use of equipment.
- Advise coaches, staff, and student-athletes on policies and procedures that pertain to football equipment operations.
- Perform the duties of a Campus Security Authority as defined by University policy and federal law with regards to the Clery Act.
- Maintain collaborative and positive working relationships with administrators, coaches, student-athletes, vendors, and other college offices, & appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the sports programs.
- Maintain confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawaii policies.
- Know, recognize and comply with the laws, policies, rules, and regulations governing the University of Hawai`i and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated Conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future. Immediately advise the Director of Athletics or designee if there are reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees, students, or others, have occurred or will occur.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences or related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for equipment management at a university or professional sports level or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
- Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of equipment management at a university or professional sports level as demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
- Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with athletic equipment management.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of management of an athletic equipment room at the university or professional sports level.
- Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word and spreadsheet processing software.
- Current Athletic Equipment Manager's Association (AEMA) certification.
- Some experience in managing equipment for a football program at a university or professional level.
- Must be able to work outside normally scheduled work hours including days, nights, weekends and holidays as required for scheduled athletic events.
- Must be able to travel with the sports team(s) as required.
- Knowledge of the use and care of various athletic equipment use in a wide variety of intercollegiate sports.
- Knowledge of safety standards of sports equipment.
- Ability to travel independently to various geographical locations in a timely manner. Required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Ability to lift athletic equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds independently and/or with assistance or broken down in smaller weight loads.
- Ability to work effectively and under pressure, with frequent interruptions, and remain flexible in handling several concurrent projects with competing deadlines.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Knowledge of University of Hawai`i and State of Hawai`i procurement rules regarding purchasing.
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity, understanding and working effectively in multicultural societies, similar to Hawaii, contributing to an inclusive environment.
Inquiries: Alan Ginoza, Head Equipment Manager, ginozaa@hawaii.edu, (808) 956-4539.
EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.
