Head Football Equipment Manager

Working Title: Head Football Equipment Manager

State Role Title: Store and Warehouse Specialist III

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

 

College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: 300031 - Football

 

Pay Band: 3

Pay Rate: Maximum Starting

Specify Range or Amount: $48,856 

 

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

 

Beginning Review Date: 06/20/2026

 

About JMU:

At James Madison University (JMU), we’re more than just a publicly funded institution — we’re a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

Why Work at JMU?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional journey and personal wellbeing:
• Generous Leave: Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
• Retirement Options: Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Employee Well-Being: Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support.
• Tuition Waiver Program: Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

At JMU, we believe in Being the Change — and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way.

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General Information:

James Madison University, a Division 1 member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, is accepting applications for a Head Football Equipment Manager. The Equipment Manager reports to the Director of Equipment Room Operations and is primarily responsible for purchase, storage, laundering, inventory and distribution of apparel and equipment to student-athletes and coaches in the Plecker Athletic Performance Center. This includes, but is not limited to, providing an efficient and well-organized system for issuing apparel and equipment for the teams to be assigned to this position, ensuring appropriate documentation, records and inventory are maintained according to industry standards.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with purchasing, receiving and shipping, laundry services, equipment room storage and inventory, issuance, repair, and maintenance of equipment apparel and machinery. Notify coaches in a timely manner of all issues pertaining to these areas.
• Ensure the distribution of practice and game apparel and that equipment is cleaned and returned to appropriate coaches and student-athletes with attention to adequate stain removal and uniform and equipment repair.
• Track inventory and orders using Teamworks Inventory management, store inventory properly, and dispose of outdated inventory according to compliance standards.
• Ensure all equipment meets National Operating Committee for Standard of Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) safety criteria.
• Manages Nike Gameday allotment for Football.
• Oversee uniform and equipment distribution and retrieval at practices and on game day for assigned sports.
• Oversee the hiring, training, work performance and evaluation of student managers, graduate assistants, and part-time employees.
• Full preparation of apparel/equipment issue for each assigned team of season start up. Contacts coaching staff to determine equipment to be issued and schedule issue date.
• Responsible for travel preparations and logistics for football equipment.
• Coordinates football equipment operations for home, away games, and practices.
• Assist the Director with yearly inventory, external and internal communication, invoicing, and billing.
• Works independently while maintaini