Asst. Director, Athletic Equipment Operations (A)

University of Miami - Coral Gables, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Coral Gables, FL

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Director, Athletic Equipment Operations at the University of Miami plays a crucial role in supporting team operations for assigned sports teams. This position encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including managing practices, game management, logistics, and equipment operations. The incumbent will work closely with coaches and staff to ensure effective locker room management, which includes overseeing laundry and equipment management, setting up locker rooms, and ensuring that all uniforms and team equipment are prepared for competitions and practices. In addition to these operational duties, the Assistant Director will coordinate facility scheduling and logistics to support the department's event management mission. This role requires maintaining a professional atmosphere for teams and officials at practice and competition sites, as well as managing the equipment room budget and supplies. The incumbent will also be responsible for maintaining equipment inventory using inventory system software and ensuring compliance with NCAA and ACC rules for intercollegiate athletics. The Assistant Director will oversee facility use, ensuring proper setup and takedown for scheduled activities and games. This position also involves training employees on internal controls and compliance with university policies and procedures. The role is dynamic and may expand to include additional responsibilities as necessary, making it essential for the incumbent to possess strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support team operations for assigned teams including practices, game management, logistics, and equipment operations.
• Coordinate facility scheduling and logistics in support of the department's event management mission.
• Manage locker room operations including laundry and equipment management, locker room setup, and ensuring all uniforms and team equipment are ready for competitions and practices.
• Work with multiple coaches and administration to provide oversight and management of team practices and equipment room operations.
• Maintain and monitor equipment room budget and supplies, managing inventories for multiple sports.
• Maintain equipment inventory using inventory system software.
• Manage all laundry and locker room operations for assigned teams.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA and ACC rules for intercollegiate athletics in all equipment operations.
• Oversee facility use and monitor team and other approved use, ensuring proper setup and takedown for scheduled activities and games.
• Train employees on internal controls and compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Negotiate contracts with athletic vendors and make decisions exercising discretion and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Must be certified by the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) or have the ability to obtain certification within 12 months of employment.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Commitment to the University's core values.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.