Associate Director of Equipment Operations - Olympic Sports
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, United States
Position Purpose
Associate Director of Equipment Operations – Olympic Sports reports directly to the Assistant Athletics Director for Equipment Operations and is primarily responsible for the administrative processes regarding procurement, distribution, inventory, and maintenance of personal athletic equipment and apparel for student-athletes, coaches and staff. Assists in development and evaluation of brand management and equipment strategies.
Required Qualifications - Education Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
At least 2 years of relevant experience.
Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks and set priorities.
Strong work ethic, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to deal with a variety of constituents in a timely and professional manner.
Basic math skills.
Ability to anticipate and meet deadlines, coordinate work of others, and remain accessible for inquiries.
Ability to become certified by the Athletic Equipment Managers Association.
Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in fulfillment, stock room control environment.
Experience in college athletics.
Knowledge of athletic clothing, laundering, equipment, and compliance issues.
Administrative Management Responsibilities
Consults and advises coaches on ordering needs, logo designs and branding guidelines.
Meets with vendors to build relationships and clarify ordering decisions; reviews contracts and agreements.
Reviews order requirements and places orders with vendors for athletes and coaches based on strategic priorities and budgets.
Exercises judgement regarding unique team requests from coaches, athletes and sport administrators.
Leads and directs practices, pre-, during, and post- gameday (home and away) equipment needs.
Oversees the gear and equipment planning for travel.
Manages equipment responsibilities for select sports.
Keeps inventory system up to date, ensures accuracy; verifies and submits invoices.
Hires, schedules and supervises temporary and student workers.
Equipment Management Responsibilities
Conducts inventory and reshelving.
Sets up for practices and gamedays.
Adjusts and fixes equipment, as needed.
Completes remaining laundry tasks when student workers are not available.
Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Essential Functions Driving a vehicle (e.g., Dartmouth vehicle or off‑road vehicle, rental car, personal car) is an essential function of this job.
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Required Qualifications - Education Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
At least 2 years of relevant experience.
Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks and set priorities.
Strong work ethic, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to deal with a variety of constituents in a timely and professional manner.
Basic math skills.
Ability to anticipate and meet deadlines, coordinate work of others, and remain accessible for inquiries.
Ability to become certified by the Athletic Equipment Managers Association.
Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in fulfillment, stock room control environment.
Experience in college athletics.
Knowledge of athletic clothing, laundering, equipment, and compliance issues.
Administrative Management Responsibilities
Consults and advises coaches on ordering needs, logo designs and branding guidelines.
Meets with vendors to build relationships and clarify ordering decisions; reviews contracts and agreements.
Reviews order requirements and places orders with vendors for athletes and coaches based on strategic priorities and budgets.
Exercises judgement regarding unique team requests from coaches, athletes and sport administrators.
Leads and directs practices, pre-, during, and post- gameday (home and away) equipment needs.
Oversees the gear and equipment planning for travel.
Manages equipment responsibilities for select sports.
Keeps inventory system up to date, ensures accuracy; verifies and submits invoices.
Hires, schedules and supervises temporary and student workers.
Equipment Management Responsibilities
Conducts inventory and reshelving.
Sets up for practices and gamedays.
Adjusts and fixes equipment, as needed.
Completes remaining laundry tasks when student workers are not available.
Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Essential Functions Driving a vehicle (e.g., Dartmouth vehicle or off‑road vehicle, rental car, personal car) is an essential function of this job.
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