Assistant Manager, Athletics Equipment (Football)

Auburn University Athletics is excited to begin the search for an Athletics Equipment Assistant Manager! This individual is responsible for coordinating the operation of the equipment room for Football, which includes the purchase, issuance, and maintenance of apparel and equipment. Responsible for monitoring athletics apparel and equipment budgets. Responsible for identifying and evaluating relevant equipment safety technology advancements, available modalities, quality standards, and recovery apparel to optimize student-athletes’ safety.

Essential Functions:

• Executes maintenance of apparel and equipment, which includes but is not limited to laundry, repair, and general care. Maintains Hygiene standards according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

• Procures apparel and equipment according to university policies and procedures, while adhering to allocated athletics apparel and equipment budgets.

• Manages inventory, issuance, and maintains accurate records of issued apparel and equipment to coaches, student-athletes and support staff.

• Properly fits equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, detects equipment malfunctions, and assures necessary repairs are completed properly and in a timely manner.

• Handles athletics equipment needs as it relates to practice and competition venues. May travel as assigned to execute equipment maintenance responsibilities.

• Assures apparel and equipment artwork and logos are compliant according to licensing, marketing, NCAA, and SEC guidelines.

• Identifies and evaluates relevant equipment safety technology advancements, available modalities, quality standards, and recovery apparel to optimize student-athletes’ safety.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Sports Administration, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.

• 3 years of experience in purchasing, maintaining, and stocking athletic equipment.

OR

• Master’s degree in Sports Management, Sports Administration, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.

• 1 year of experience in purchasing, maintaining, and stocking athletic equipment.

Minimum Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of sports equipment and protective gear needs and uses related to student athletics.

• Knowledge of all NCAA and SEC policies and guidelines along with university compliance policies to ensure all compliance, licensing, and marketing regulations are followed.

• Knowledge and keep up to date on concussion prevention and technology.

Minimum License and Certifications:

• Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) certification required or must be obtained within 2 Years