ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS (ATHLETICS)
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Posting Numberreq23991 DepartmentAdministration and Athletics
Department Website Linkarizonawildcats.com
LocationMain Campus
Address1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position HighlightsThe Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.
This position will serve as the contact for assigned sports mainly working with the baseball and triathlon programs.
This position requires the ability work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel for away games as needed.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage communications with suppliers and internal staff for ordering, receiving, and issuing of equipment and clothing.
- Maintains safety protocols and manages equipment so that safety limitations are adhered to mitigate injuries.
- Manage quality control and review of apparel, shoe, and equipment inventories.
- Maintain certifications to fulfill job requirements.
- Continually working with apparel, shoe, and equipment companies, preview new products and serve as the point-of-contact on quality of new products.
- Manage employee and student-athlete issues with apparel, shoes, and equipment. Responsible for ordering of all supplies and providing solutions to apparel or products not performing to standards.
- Serve as Nike contact for departments, documenting all orders and deliveries.
- Manage day-to-day operations of the baseball equipment room.
- Coordinate laundry of game and practice uniforms and clothing, which may include visiting teams.
- Supervise the issuance and return of all equipment.
- Maintain inventory control on all equipment and clothing.
- Direct the organization and upkeep of equipment and locker rooms.
- Order Nike apparel for assigned departments within athletics.
- Budget accountability.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Knowledge of particular specialized equipment plus experience in student manager supervision.
- Ability to work out of multiple equipment rooms.
- Knowledge of inventory systems and ability to maintain inventory records for athletic teams in real time using digital data base.
- Knowledge of AEMA best practices and methodologies and AEMA certification.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
- Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead, and support value-added projects.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Knowledge of NCAA, Big 12, and University of Arizona rules and compliance.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and has a positive demeanor.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities, and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels and project a positive, professional attitude.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
- Three years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy
Preferred Qualifications
- Five years of experience in a major college athletic equipment room.
- Three years of experience working directly at the MLB or NCAA Baseball level in athletic equipment.
- AEMA Certifiable.
FLSAExempt Full Time/Part TimeFull TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week40 + nights and weekends Job FTE1.0Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryAthleticsBenefits EligibleYes – Full Benefits Rate of PayDepends on ExperienceCompensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade6 Compensation GuidanceThe Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. Career Stream and LevelPC2Job FamilyEquipment Room Job FunctionAthletics Type of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies1 Target Hire Date9/26/2025 Expected End DateContact Information for CandidatesBrian Brigger
Assistant Athletic Director, Equipment Operations
bbrigger@arizona.edu
520-621-2043
Open Date9/18/2025
Open Until FilledYes
Documents Needed to ApplyResume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to ApplicantPlease submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.
1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?
2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.
3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?
4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If yes, please explain.
5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.
6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men’s basketball or women’s basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?