Assistant Athletic Director for Equipment Operations - Athletics

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 10359
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on USTA Today or on TwitterInstagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.

Posting End Date

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 8/7/2023. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary

Salary Range: Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours per Week

Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required.
• Three references and their contact information are required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.

Essential Functions

Job Summary

Function:

• To provide overall management, oversight, and supervision of the daily operations related to equipment associated with the UTSA athletics department.

Scope:

• Responsible for the decision making for the purchase, storing, issuing and maintaining equipment, supplies, and clothing associated with the UTSA athletics department.

Duties

• Collaborate with coaches and staff to proactively and effectively address the equipment needs of all intercollegiate athletic programs.
• Monitor and maintain an inventory management system for all equipment and apparel; long-term planning for equipment and apparel needs of all sports; as well as budgeting and procurement oversight.
• Coordinate the transportation of equipment, uniforms, and supplies to both home and away from home competitions and practices for the football program.
• Ensure all athletic equipment which includes, but not limited to, uniforms, helmets, decals, banners and logos comply with conference and NCAA regulations along with University brand and licensing directives.
• Assist senior management team with policy creation, implementation and enforcement, contract negotiations and maintenance of the working relationship with department's apparel and shoe provider.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce the procedures pertaining to the overall operation and safeguarding of assets of the athletics department equipment room(s).
• Responsible for the storage, preservation, shipping, and reconditioning of all equipment at the conclusion of each season.
• Supervise, develop and recruit one or more professional staff and multiple student workers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Three years' experience managing equipment in intercollegiate or professional sports, with emphasis on football. Ability to property fit equipment in accordance to manufacturer recommendations and the guidelines in place by the NCAA, AEMA and other governing bodies.
• Equipment related to athletics. Normal office machines.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Driver's License History Check
• Criminal Background Check (CBC)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification from the Athletic Equipment Manager's Association.
• Five years' experience managing equipment in intercollegiate or professional sports, with emphasis on football.
• Knowledge of NCAA, American Athletic Conference, and UTSA rules and regulations.
• Experience with ACS athletic equipment manager software.
  

Working Conditions

• Frequent evening and weekend hours will be required.
• Frequent weekend travel required during football season.

This position will be primarily located:

On Campus: Primary work location will be on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EO/AA Statement

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.