Director, Football Operations (Equipment)

Address1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USAPosition HighlightsThe University of Arizona invites applications for the full-time position of Director, Football Equipment Operations. The position reports to the Assistant Athletic Director, Equipment Operations and acts within the rules and regulations of the University, Conference, and NCAA.

The 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 requires the ability work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel for competition.

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!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

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
• Coordinate equipment operations staff and student employees
• Manage day-to-day operations, including assisting at various team practices
• Coordinate laundry of game and practice uniforms and clothing
• Maintain 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
• Coordinate packing and travel arrangements during road trips
• Additional duties as assigned
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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, Pac-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
• Three years of experience
• AEMA Certifiable
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be willing to travel when needed
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of experience working in an athletic equipment room at the NFL or NCAA FBS level
• Experience with particular specialized equipment plus experience in student manager supervision
• Experience with inventory systems and ability to maintain inventory records for athletic teams in real time using digital data base
• Experience with AEMA best practices and methodologies and AEMA certification
• Experience with Nike ordering systems and products (or that of similar competitor)
• Experience with Headsets and Player to Coach communication
• Experience with Sewing
  
  

Rank Tenure InformationFLSAExemptFull Time/Part TimeFull TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week40 + nights and weekendsJob FTE1.00Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryAthleticsBenefits EligibleYes - Full BenefitsRate of Pay$60,000 - $80,000Compensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)Type of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies1Target Hire Date7/8/2024Expected End DateContact Information for CandidatesBrian Brigger,

bbrigger@arizona.edu

Open Date7/1/2024Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyResume, Cover Letter, and One Additional DocumentSpecial Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

Additional Questions: Please answer the questions completely.

Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document with Application. Thank you.

• Describe your knowledge of NCAA and Pac-12 Conference rules and regulations relating to academics, satisfactory progress, and eligibility.
• 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.
• 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?
• 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.
• 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.
• 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?
  
  

Diversity StatementAt the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.