Associate Equipment Manager, Olympic Sports – UCLA

The University of California, Los Angeles is accepting applications for the position of Associate
Equipment Manager, Olympic Sports. This is a career, full-time position with a targeted salary
range of $28.19/hour – $31.13/hour with full health benefits and membership in the UC
Retirement Plan. Under the supervision of both the Assistant Athletic Director of Equipment
Operations and the Director of Olympic Sports Equipment Operations, the Associate Equipment
Manager, Olympic Sports will be responsible for managing the equipment and apparel needs of
their assigned varsity sports programs. Major job responsibilities include the ordering, storage,
issuance, retrieval, maintenance, and servicing of teams’ uniform and apparel needs.
Procurement of all equipment, issuing equipment and apparel to student-athletes and coaches,
and maintaining a thorough inventory of all goods for assigned programs will also be important
parts of daily tasks. Additionally, it’s the responsibility of the Associate Equipment Manager to
maintain an equipment budget in excess of $250,000 annually. Individual is responsible for the
maintenance of goods and services as well as safely and properly outfitting the student-athletes
for practice and competition. Responsible for the packing and timely and efficient
transportation of athletic equipment and competition wear for all athletic contests and
practices. Share in supervision and training of student managers.
All applicants should demonstrate the following abilities/qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree
required; 5 years of experience working full-time in a Division I college or professional
equipment room required; Prior experience managing budgets in excess of $250,000 preferred;
Prior experience managing two or more student-managers; Experience with University, Big 10,
and NCAA rules and regulations; Certification by the Athletic Equipment Manager’s Association
required; Ability to adjust to unique situations and scenarios often associated with sporting
events; Detail oriented and possess the ability to keep an orderly equipment room; Willingness
to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as well as travel, as needed; Strong
organization and Interpersonal skills; Ability to communicate with university employees,
vendors, and student-athletes; Ability to prioritize tasks properly as they present themselves
and be proactive to address concerns as or before they arise; Working knowledge of proper
general accounting, procurement, and receiving principles and procedures; Understanding of,
and experience with, proper record keeping practices including inventory maintenance;
Proficiency in computer operations, inputting, and use of programs such as; Microsoft Office,
Excel, Word, Access and other internal departmental software applications and programs;
General knowledge of NCAA guidelines and equipment needs that oversee all department
programs; Ability to properly fit equipment in accordance to manufacturer recommendations
and the guidelines in place by the NCAA, AEMA, and other governing bodies; Strong knowledge
of equipment and apparel maintenance and repair techniques in accordance to manufacturer
specifications and the NCAA rules and regulations.