| Job Description | The Assistant Equipment Manager – Olympic Sports reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Championship Pace and Performance and collaborates daily with head coaches, assistant coaches and directors of operations as needed. The Assistant Equipment Manager is responsible for all aspects of apparel and equipment needs for assigned sports including but not limited to all games, practices, workouts and recruiting events. This position will also oversee student managers who are recruited and assigned to work with Olympic Sports. This position will collaborate with other Athletic Department staff members on objectives and goals specific to Equipment Services and the Athletic Department, and will play a vital role in the health, safety, and well-being of our student athletes.Equipment ManagementAdhere to and execute Marshall Athletic Department’s apparel and equipment contract with NIKE and BSN as well as with other apparel companies and equipment vendors.Independently responsible for ordering all apparel and equipment from season-to-season and as needed for assigned Olympic SportsCommunicate and work with head coaches, assistant coaches, directors of operations and Business Office to ensure budget expectations are met.Maintain inventory records for the athletic department using inventory program.Pack athletic teams for travel to away contests, and coordinate transportation of apparel and equipment for off-site competitions.Work with Marshall University Central Receiving on equipment and apparel deliveries.Coordinate laundry service and other equipment related needs for away competitions, as needed. Issue, launder and disseminate game, practice, and workout apparel and uniforms.Forecast and anticipate equipment and apparel needs for all practices, games, and workouts.Fit, clean and repair equipment and apparel in accordance with NOCSAE and AEMA standards, maintaining records of maintenance and repair.Ensure proper logo on all apparel and uniforms in accordance with the Marshall Athletics Department, the Sun Belt Conference, and the NCAA.Make certain sport program coaches have needed equipment for all games, practices, workouts, and walk-throughs.Coordination & AdministrationMaintain a clean and organized equipment room and ensure proper storage of athletic equipment used in and around the facility.Work with business office to ensure proper and timely payment of invoices as well as assisting in the management and oversight of assign sport program athletic equipment budgets.Keep electronic records of all expenditures year to year.Assist with the Marshall Athletics Department letter winner program which includes ordering, inventorying, and disseminating of awards.Hire, supervise and, train and retain and student managers and interns on policies and procedures relative to issuing and maintaining apparel and equipment.Report and log intern and student manager hours according to Marshall University Human Resources policy.Communication & OutreachFoster, build and maintain relationships with vendors and sporting goods companies.Foster, build, and maintain relationships with coaches, staff, and administration.Provide world-class experience and high-level of service to all student athletes.Work with coaches, director of operations and administrators of to ensure all Equipment Services needs are met and equipment budgets are not exceeded.OtherResponsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Sun Belt Conference and the NCAA. Collaborate with other areas of Marshall Athletics Department on projects that pertain to Equipment OperationsOther duties as assigned. |
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