Director of Football Equipment Operations

Position Summary

The Director of Football Equipment Operations is responsible for assisting in the overall management and supervision of the equipment and apparel needs for the UCLA Football program. This position will be under the general supervision of the Senior Director of Football Equipment and the Assistant Athletic Director, Equipment Operations working specifically with a football program that includes approximately 120 student-athletes, 11 coaches and approximately 30 support staff. Successful candidate will be responsible for being hands-on in the football equipment room operations, including supervising student managers , monitoring, and distribution of all equipment and apparel for the UCLA football program. Other duties include collaborating with the Senior Director of Football Equipment when as it pertains to inventory tracking, locker room maintenance, facility upkeep, ensuring the safety of team issued gear and practice and training items, as well as oversight of staff issued apparel. Position will serve as a secondary contact for the setup of on and off campus team practices as well as the timely and efficient transportation of athletic equipment, uniforms and necessary apparel to all athletic contests - both at home at the Rose Bowl and on the road to all contents, and potentially off-site training camp locations. Duties will also include recruiting student managers, assisting with recruiting events and camp operational needs, and daily laundry services to meet team needs.

Salary & Compensation

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

Two-five years of experience working in the Athletic Equipment field with specific Power 5 Football program or NFL team related experience preferred. (Required)

Experience with staff supervision, Human Resources practices, confidentiality, organizational direction workflow, delegation, train programs and work evaluation. (Required)

Skill in organizing material, people and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency, including ability to work independently and with follow through on assignments with minimal direction. (Required)

Working knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and material of the trade sufficient to organize work, evaluate progress and ensure work assignments meet stated standards, including demonstrated execution of prioritization of assignments in a timely fashion in fast paced environment. (Required)

Understanding and demonstrated compliance with Departmental, University, Pac-12 and NCAA rules and regulations (Required)

Strong knowledge of equipment and apparel maintenance and repair techniques in accordance to manufacturer specifications and the NCAA. (Required)

Ability to establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship and effective communication with other staff members, students, and administrators and University personnel and public. (Required)

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) as well as being a relationship builder across many organization levels on campus, and externally. (Required)

Writing skills to prepare forms, reports and correspondence with speed and accuracy; including ability to operate a computer with experience in Microsoft Office, Outlook and Windows. (Required)

Understanding and acceptance of organizational goals and collaboratively and cooperatively working as a team member to support those goals and objectives. (Required)

Must be able to speak on a one-on-one basis or in small group settings to convey and obtain relevant information. (Required)

Understanding of budgets and budget management to prepare, maintain and close annual budgets, including ability to follow department and University general accounting and procurement guidelines. (Required)

Skill in implementing and monitoring a quality control and inventory program sufficient to meet established specifications of the job. (Required)

Ability to perform effectively in dynamic work environment at odd hours and conditions at times. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Certification from the Athletic Equipment Manager's Association (AEMA) required (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA . The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Ability to work flexible hours and times. (Required)

10% Ability to travel for team activities; including competitions and meetings as needed.

Schedule

Variable
Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered
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