Title: Director of Equipment Services

Location: Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh

Posted Date: May 2, 2023

Organization: Athletics Administration

Description: Oversees athletic equipment and apparel operations for University sports. Maintains inventory for assigned sports programs/teams and complies with all regulations. Facilitates creation and implementation of facility and travel procedures. Researches and collaborates to determine equipment/apparel needs and negotiates purchases with vendors. Manages facilities budget, generates reports, and performs related financial duties.

Oversees athletic equipment and apparel operations for University sports. Maintains inventory for assigned sports programs/teams and complies with all regulations. Facilitates creation and implementation of facility and travel procedures for team equipment. Researches and collaborates with equipment staff and coaching staff to determine equipment/apparel needs and manages relationships with vendors. Manages equipment allocation budgets, generates reports, and performs related financial duties.

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Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Athletics Equipment Services Manager

Job Family: Athletics

Job Sub Family: Equipment Operations

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree


Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: No

Additional details about Required Licensure Certification: AEMA Certification or working towards Certification within a year of employment. Inventory Software Knowledge-Front Rush/Helmet Tracker/SportSoft /ETC.

Work Schedule: Varies

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: Yes

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

Essential Functions: ⢠Oversees athletic equipment and apparel operations for University sports, including ordering, receiving, fitting for safety regulations, distributing, storing, embellishing, maintaining, and repairing while adhering to all applicable safety guidelines. ⢠Maintains an accurate and sufficient inventory for assigned sports programs/teams and support areas, following all NCAA regulations. ⢠Facilitates creation and implementation of procedures for apparel and equipment travel schedules, storeroom access, lockers, and laundry services. Institutes and monitors inventory control measures. ⢠Collaborates to determine equipment/apparel needs, researches options, and manages relationships with vendors. Interprets and administers provider contracts as directed. ⢠Manages and facilitates equipment allocation budgets. Prepares reports, as directed. ⢠Monitors facility, including ensuring secure environment for equipment storage and upkeep/repair of all laundry machinery.

Physical Effort: Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to lift more than 50lbs.

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