Assistant Director, Equipment Services, Department of Athletics

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Job Description Summary

The Assistant Director, Equipment Services is responsible for equipment team management functions to include purchasing, fitting, issuance and maintenance of athletic equipment and apparel for assigned sport programs. Responsible for managing the laundry operation which includes purchase, inventory and maintenance of laundry chemicals and machinery. Specifically, responsible for laundry in Manchester Athletic Center (Olympic Sports) and Miller Center (men’s and women’s basketball). Position may frequently require evening and weekend hours.

* This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Serves as primary team manager for assigned athletic teams as it relates to equipment services.
• Prepares annual budget and adhere to Nike contract reviews
  • Approve invoices for payment, submit purchase requisitions and obtains purchase orders, and monitors expenditures to adhere to annual budget for designated teams and department staff.
• Maintains external vendor relations, provides direction and information and resolves concerns.
• Ensures security of athletics equipment and equipment rooms.
• Conducts inspections of athletic apparel and machinery and reports irregularities to appropriate staff.
• Creates designs and concepts for team and coaching apparel.
• Adheres to policies and procedures regarding the distribution of equipment for all intercollegiate sports, including fitting and issuance of equipment.
• Responsible for day-to-day laundry operations and schedules student managers when available.
• Manages laundry schedule to ensure apparel is available for practices, games and events.
• Manages purchases, receipts, and storage of laundry chemicals and supplies to include inventory; verify and document receipt of equipment and supplies, and grade equipment for usability.
• Ensures annual repair and conditioning of laundry machinery with regular communication with vendors.
• Assists Directors of Equipment Services with designated sports.
• Assists with equipment support for visiting teams and officials; communicate with Athletic Events & Facilities for any game-day needs.
• Assists with student manager payroll.
• Works with staff interviewing selection and assignment of student workers.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, to include

adhering to all departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA and the ACC.

• Bachelor’s degree required with one year of related experience.
• Experience in an intercollegiate environment.

• Knowledge of intercollegiate athletic programs, specifically equipment room operations.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements regarding equipment safety.
• Knowledge of laundry operation and care of athletic clothing and equipment.
• Knowledge of ACC and NCAA regulations regarding equipment safety.
• Budgetary development and oversight skills.
• Ability to develop, plan and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work eff