Assistant Director, Equipment Operations (Men's Basketball)

The University of Memphis, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Memphis, TENNESSEE
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Posting Information


Posting Number SAECC3718
Advertised Title Assistant Director, Equipment Operations (Men's Basketball)
Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number 018663
Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly)
Department Athletic Business Office
Minimum Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one (1) year of related experience within a collegiate or professional basketball environment. Relevant experience may substitute for the required education. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Special Conditions
The department is especially interested in candidates with a Master’s degree, equipment operations experience at the Division I level, and/or experience working with an intercollegiate Men’s Basketball program.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
May need to work evenings, weekends, and holidays while traveling with team(s).
Posting Date 02/08/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Screening Begins Yes
Hiring Range $45,000 - $52,000 per year
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No
Positions Supervised
May supervise interns, volunteers, graduate assistants and student workers/managers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Records maintenance skills.
Knowledge of NCAA policies and procedures.
Ability to organize and coordinate large volumes of supplies.
Ability to read and communicate both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of sport-specific athletic equipment and its proper use.
Knowledge of sport-specific supplies, equipment, and/or services in ordering and inventory control.
Additional Position Information
Must be able to comply with all Athletic Department, University, Board of Trustees, NCAA, and Athletic conference policies and procedures.
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)





Job Duties


Duties & Responsibilities
Oversees ordering, receiving, inventorying, and maintaining equipment for the Men’s Basketball, Men’s Golf, and Women’s Golf and related budget for all equipment, apparel, and footwear specific to the sports programs. Equip all Men’s Basketball staff and student-athletes for daily practices, competitions, and travel. Consults with coaches and administrators to determine equipment needs; write bid specifications for needed equipment; evaluate bids and make recommendations; process purchase requisitions. Assists in the coordination of camps/clinics. Oversees similar efforts for Men’s and Women’s Golf.
Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinates washing and caring for apparel; maintains and repairs athletic equipment; reconditions equipment as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities
Maintains daily records of equipment distribution, retrieval, and storage; conducts inventory at the end of the season and prior to ordering for the next season.
Duties & Responsibilities
Handles all procurement for Nike-related apparel and equipment. Work with Nike on any designs and/or product placement. Handles all Nike financials as it relates to Men’s Basketball, Women’s Golf, and Men’s Golf programs. Ensures that all student-athletes, coaches, and staff are adhering to the Nike wear guidelines.
Duties & Responsibilities
Be on-site for all Men’s Basketball practices as needed to ensure daily team needs are met. Oversees and coordinates equipment for practices, games, and summer conditioning.
Manages all game day equipment-related setup for home Men’s Basketball games – prepares all equipment functions for home games (uniforms, player equipment, coaches and staff apparel, locker room, and bench setup, etc.); site setup to include home bench/sideline, locker room, officials locker room, and visitors bench/sideline setup. Coordinates all logistical equipment requests and operations with the visiting team Equipment Manager/Director of Basketball Operations. Assists student equipment managers with similar coordination for Men’s and Women’s Golf as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities
Continually researches and monitors new innovations and upgrades to all Basketball equipment. Uses experience to work with new and existing safety devices of equipment and the protection as it pertains to equipment. Properly fits all footwear and apparel for the student-athletes to ensure that a safe and proper fit has been maintained. Works closely with, Athletic Training staff to provide any special protection requirements necessary. Assist Golf coaches and staff similarly, as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities
Selects in coordination with the appropriate staff, volunteer Student Managers for Men’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Golf (as needed); assigns tasks; develops policy and procedures regarding student managers. Travels with Men’s Basketball team as directed.
Duties & Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.

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