Athletic Equipment Manager, Football
Southern Methodist University Inc

Job Info

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Description

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Athletic Equipment Manager will provide and manage appropriate and safe equipment, uniforms, and laundry service primarily for Football and other designated sports as needed.

Under the direction of the Director of Football Equipment oversee and guide the work of student and temporary employees. Serve as back up for student workers and temporary employees for all equipment operations. Check in with students and temporary employees if they need assistance in completing their daily tasks.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with daily equipment operations including but not limited to issuing necessary items for daily practice, collecting and washing laundry, redistributing the laundered items into locker rooms, and assisting with drills, chains, boards as needed at practice. Assist with keeping equipment room clean and organized.
  
  
• Receive, inventory, track, and properly size and fit student-athletes, staff, and coaches with apparel, footwear, headwear, as well as other equipment and accessories for football. Assist with distribution and return of yearly issued equipment. Receives all ordered items and cross checks packing lists with order form and distributes items as needed.
  
  
• Collaborate with student and temporary employ to disassemble and reassemble football helmets - this includes, maintenance, sanitizing, and refurbishing the helmets to game condition. Review each piece of equipment for safety issues before it is used again by the student-athlete.
  
  
• Prepare game items for all contests for each specific player. Distributes and/or oversees distribution and collection of all apparel/gear prior to and after each contest. In collaboration with student/temporary employees prepare/pack uniforms, equipment, supplies, communication system, coaches' gear for game day and team travel. Assure that all the proper equipment is on the truck.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned by to ensure to meet equipment operation needs for designated team sports.
  
• Position works requires working extensive hours on weekends and some weeknights

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's is required.

A minimum of two years of work experience is required, preferably in an athletic equipment room. Experience at the collegiate level or directly related work experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with coaches, athletes, staff and student employees. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. A strong customer service orientation is essential.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to be resourceful, proactive, and seek assistance as needed. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Candidate must have a high level of initiative on assignments, with the ability to work with minimal supervision and follow through with appropriate actions. The ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to changing priorities and needs is essential.

Candidate must have a clear understanding of NCAA, Conference, and SMU policies, procedures and rules. Must also have the ability to maintain current knowledge on all protective equipment. Knowledge of athletic fabric, differences, durability, and care preferred

A strong working knowledge of MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel) preferred. A working knowledge of an inventory system desired.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time
  
• Bend, squat, stand, crawl, climb, kneel
• Walk for long distances
• Reach above shoulders
• Handle objects (dexterity)
• Carry/lift over 50 lbs.
• Push/pull

Deadline to Apply:

May 20, 2024

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

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