Title: Director of Equipment Operations – 999714
Position Number: 999714
Unit/Department: General Athletics
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Job Summary:
Drake University is seeking a Director of Equipment Operations to oversee all areas of the athletic department’s equipment room and operations. This position is responsible for establishing a philosophy and operational plan for procurement, inventory, disbursement, and maintenance of athletic equipment for 18 intercollegiate NCAA DI athletic programs.
The successful candidate will work with coaches to coordinate, purchase, inventory, and maintain all department apparel and gear. Additionally, this position requires preparing budgetary recommendations and monitoring, verifying, and reconciling the expenditure of budgeted funds.
Minimum Qualifications:
– 2 years of experience in equipment operations
– NCAA Division I athletics program or professional sports team experience preferred
– AEMA certification preferred
– Experience with equipment purchasing, distribution, collection, and laundering
– Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
– Excellent organization and communication skills
Job Duties:
All of the job duties described below require an understanding of and compliance with the rules of the NCAA, the Missouri Valley Conference, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, the Pioneer Football League, and/or the MAC, as well as Drake University.
- 30% – Coordinate equipment room operations, including working with coaches to coordinate, purchase, inventory, and maintain all departmental apparel and gear. – (Essential)
- 20% – Ensure all teams have proper apparel and gear for practice and competition. – (Essential)
- 20% – Prepare budgetary recommendations and monitor, verify, and reconcile expenditure of budgeted funds to ensure fiscal solvency. – (Essential)
- 15% – Coordinate athletics laundry and uniform repair. – (Essential)
- 15% – Supervise two full-time assistants and student staff. – (Essential)
- % – Other duties as assigned – (Essential)
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants will be asked to complete the online application through Drake’s job board and provide: a resume/cv, a cover, and contact information for three references.
