Assistant Director of Olympic Equipment

Overview

Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley and Beckley.

Marshall University’s mission includes a commitment to:

• Offer a wide range of high quality, affordable, and accessible undergraduate, graduate, and professional education that prepares students to think, learn, work, and live in an evolving global society.
• Create opportunities and experiences to foster understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of thought and culture.
• Maintain a dynamic intellectual, artistic, and cultural life by promoting and supporting research and creative activities by undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.
• Contribute to the quality of life of the community, region, and beyond through applied research, economic development, health care, and cultural enrichment.
• Cultivate the development of an inclusive, just, and equitable community.

Position Title: Assistant Director of Olympic Equipment
Banner Position Number: 001374 E-Class NC - Nonclassified - .53 or >
Department: Equipment Room - MU7051

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Olympic Equipment reports to the Associate Director of Olympic Equipment and collaborates daily with head coaches, assistant coaches and directors of operations as needed. The Assistant Director of Olympic Equipment is responsible for all aspects of apparel and equipment needs for assigned sports including but not limited to all games, practices, workouts and recruiting events. This position will also oversee student managers who are recruited and assigned to work with Olympic Sports.

This position will collaborate with other Athletic Department staff members on objectives and goals specific to Equipment Services and the Athletic Department, and will play a vital role in the health, safety, and well-being of our student athletes.

• Adhere to and execute Marshall Athletic Department’s apparel and equipment contract with NIKE and BSN as well as with other apparel companies and equipment vendors.
• Independently responsible for ordering all apparel and equipment from season-to-season and as needed for assigned Olympic Sports.
• Communicate and work with head coaches, assistant coaches, directors of operations and Business Office to ensure budget expectations are met.
• Maintain inventory records for the athletic department using inventory program.
• Pack athletic teams for travel to away contests and coordinate transportation of apparel and equipment for off-site competitions.
• Work with Marshall University Central Receiving on equipment and apparel deliveries.
• Coordinate laundry service and other equipment related needs for away competitions, as needed. Issue, launder and disseminate game, practice, and workout apparel and uniforms.
• Forecast and anticipate equipment and apparel needs for all practices, games, and workouts.
• Fit, clean and repair equipment and apparel in accordance with NOCSAE and AEMA standards, maintaining records of maintenance and repair.
• Ensure proper logo on all apparel and uniforms in accordance with the Marshall Athletics Department, the Sun Belt Conference, and the NCAA.
• Make certain sport program coaches have needed equipment for all games, practices, workouts, and walk-throughs.

• Maintain a clean and organized equipment room and ensure proper storage of athletic equipment used in and around the facility.
• Work with business office to ensure proper and timely payment of invoices as well as assisting in the management and oversight of assign sport program athletic equipment budgets.
• Keep electronic records of all expenditures year to year.
• Assist with the Marshall Athletics Department letter winner program which includes ordering, inventorying, and disseminating of awards.
• Hire, supervise, train, and retain student managers and…