Assistant Director, Equipment Services, Department of Athletics

External Applicants: 

Please ensure all required documents are ready to upload before beginning your application, including your resume, cover letter, and any additional materials specified in the job description.

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Current Employees:

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External Applicants: 

Please ensure all required documents are ready to upload before beginning your application, including your resume, cover letter, and any additional materials specified in the job description.

Cover Letter and Supporting Documents:

• Navigate to the "My Experience" application page.

• Locate the "Resume/CV" document upload section at the bottom of the page.

• Use the "Select Files" button to upload your cover letter, resume, and any other required supporting documents. You can select multiple files.

Important Note: The "My Experience" page is the only opportunity to attach your cover letter, resume, and supporting documents. You will not be able to modify your application or add attachments after submission.

Current Employees:

Apply from your existing Workday account in the Jobs Hub. Do not apply from this website. 

A cover letter is required for all positions; optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality roles unless otherwise specified.

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Director, Equipment Services is responsible for equipment team management functions to include purchasing, fitting, issuance and maintenance of athletic equipment and apparel for assigned sport programs. Responsible for managing the laundry operation which includes purchase, inventory and maintenance of laundry chemicals and machinery. Specifically, responsible for laundry in Manchester Athletic Center (Olympic Sports) and Miller Center (men’s and women’s basketball). Position may frequently require evening and weekend hours.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Serves as primary team manager for assigned athletic teams as it relates to equipment services.

• Prepares annual budget and adhere to Nike contract reviews

  • Approve invoices for payment, submit purchase requisitions and obtains purchase orders, and monitors expenditures to adhere to annual budget for designated teams and department staff.

• Maintains external vendor relations, provides direction and information and resolves concerns.

• Ensures security of athletics equipment and equipment rooms.

• Conducts inspections of athletic apparel and machinery and reports irregularities to appropriate staff.

• Creates designs and concepts for team and coaching apparel.

• Adheres to policies and procedures regarding the distribution of equipment for all intercollegiate sports, including fitting and issuance of equipment.

• Responsible for day-to-day laundry operations and schedules student managers when available.

• Manages laundry schedule to ensure apparel is available for practices, games and events.

• Manages purchases, receipts, and storage of laundry chemicals and supplies to include inventory; verify and document receipt of equipment and supplies, and grade equipment for usability.

• Ensures annual repair and conditioning of laundry machinery with regular communication with vendors.

• Assists Directors of Equipment Services with designated sports.

• Assists with equipment support for visiting teams and officials; communicate with Athletic Events & Facilities for any game-day needs.

• Assists with student manager payroll.

• Works with staff interviewing selection and assignment of student workers.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, to include adhering to all departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA and the ACC.
• Bachelor’s degree required with one year of related experience.
• Experience in an intercollegiate environment.
• Knowledge of intercollegiate athletic programs, specifically equipment room operations.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements regarding equipment safety.
• Knowledge of laundry operation and care of athletic clothing and equipment.
• Knowledge of ACC and NCAA regulations regarding equipment safety.
• Budgetary development and oversight skills.
• Ability to develop, plan and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, the Internet and other relevant software.
• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to work in extremely high stress, pressured, deadline driven situations.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening, weekends, and some holidays as required.
• Meet requirements of the University’s automobile insurance.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Athletic Equipment Manager (AEMA) Certification preferred.

Accountabilities:

Responsible for student workers and part-time employees.

Additional Job Description

Note:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee’s supervisor.

To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.

Time Type Requirement

Full time

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.  

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.

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