Position Description This position performs duties associated with operating and maintaining athletic apparel and equipment. The incumbent directs and oversees purchasing, inventory, distribution, and maintenance of athletic equipment, develops, implements, and monitors the athletic equipment budget, and supervises athletic equipment staff.
Major/Essential Functions
Directs and oversees the purchasing, inventory, distribution, and maintenance of athletic equipment for the Men’s & Women’s Basketball and Volleyball teams.
Develops, implements, and monitors the overall athletic equipment budget for Men’s & Women’s Basketball and Volleyball teams.
Ensures that purchases are made within state purchasing laws.
Selects manufacturer for the purchase of equipment.
Performs administrative duties associated with preparing items for purchases and payments.
Orders athletic equipment and inspects equipment to ensure high quality.
Stays abreast of athletic equipment and recommends the best brands.
Acts as liaison with athletic companies to inform them of equipment needs.
Supervises and organizes work schedules for student employees.
Trains student employees in practice and game set-up, procedures for the equipment room, and distributing equipment.
Monitors and schedules maintenance checks of laundry facilities to ensure that the equipment is completed promptly and that the equipment is running properly.
Coordinates the fitting for Men’s and Women’s basketball and Volleyball players’ equipment to prevent injuries.
Monitors permanent checklists to ensure all equipment is available for athletic events.
Forecasts the amount of equipment needed on a yearly basis.
Organizes transportation for team and equipment.
Ensures the work unit is current on rule changes, NCAA, and University policies.
Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University rules, regulations, and policies.
Ability to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. One year of experience related to the the above-described duties. Knowledge of sports equipment, protective gear needs and uses related to student athletics. Incumbent must have a valid Driver's License. Must be eligible for certification with the Athletic Equipment Manager Associate (AEMA) within 24 months of service.
Preferred Qualifications
AEMA Certification or registered for the certification exam.
Four years of experience working in an athletic equipment room.
Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.