Director of Equipment Operations - Fieldhouse

Director of Equipment Operations - Fieldhouse

Director of Equipment Operations – Fieldhouse at Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement.

Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 26185.
Department:
Athletics.
Division:
Athletics.
Appointment Type:
Classified.
Contract Term:
Fiscal Year Semester.
FLSA:
Exempt.
Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE.
FTE: 1.0.
Salary: $26.88 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Andy Shepardson
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The Director of Athletic Equipment Operations – Fieldhouse manages the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse Athletics Equipment Room and Laundry Facility in a safe, secure, and effective manner. The Director reports to the Assistant Athletic Director – Facilities, Operations and Events and is responsible for the overall equipment operation for 14 NCAA Division I varsity sports as well as MSU Rodeo and Spirit Squad.

• Direct contact for Women’s Volleyball, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Track and Field & Cross Country, Rodeo, Skiing, Men’s Tennis, Women’s Tennis, Women’s Golf, and Spirit Squad, with assistance for Football as needed.
• Prepare equipment for practices and home and away competition; maintain, repair, and refurbish uniforms, equipment, and supplies upon return.
• Establish and maintain a database for each item of sports equipment issued, tracking issuance, return, and condition; maintain electronic inventory of athletic gear by item and sport.
• Assist coaches in maintaining and monitoring equipment budgets.
• Maintain accurate rosters and size inventories for all assigned teams.
• Facilitate booking orders and purchases through Game One/Under Armour for assigned teams and staff.
• Cultivate relationships with Game One/Under Armour staff, manage contract terms and incentives to maximize athletic department allocations.
• Function as shipping and package receiver for athletic department related Fieldhouse deliveries.
• Liaise with equipment vendors and manufacturers for facilities and assigned sports.
• Collaborate with the Director of Equipment Operations – BAC in developing policies and procedures for the athletic equipment room and implementation.
• With Director of Equipment Operations – BAC, develop the budget for the Equipment Room, including student workers wages and purchases of equipment, uniforms, and supplies; monitor budget daily to ensure staying within budget.
• Hire, supervise, determine work schedules, train, evaluate, and discipline student workers to meet the needs of the equipment room.
• Provide proper fitting of athletic gear for the protection and safety of student-athletes, in keeping with the NOCSAE and reconditioning standards daily.
• Comply with all Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Montana State University – Bozeman, Big Sky Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations, as well as appropriate Title IX regulations.
• Perform all other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director – Facilities, Game Operations and Events or Deputy Athletic Director or Athletic Director.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated working experience.
• Demonstrated working experience in an NCAA collegiate athletic equipment room.
• Experience fitting athletic equipment to NOCSAE standards for student‑athletes while maintaining compliance with rules for sports equipment.
• Demonstrated budgetary experience, including fiscal integrity with respect to budgets & planning.
• Strong communication skills with all internal and external constituents.
• Demonstrated competence using various computer equipment and software programs (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Current AEMA certification or certified within 1 year of employment.

• Prior collegiate experience working in an NCAA Division I athletic equipment room.
• Working knowledge of and commitment to NCAA regulations and trademark regulations to monitor all equipment and apparel ordered to ensure correct usage of college and…