Overview
Head Equipment Manager Jobs in Martin, USA at University of Tennessee at Martin
Overview
The Head Equipment Manager for UT Martin Football serves as the leader for all football equipment operations, executing practice plans, providing oversight of the equipment staff, and supervising equipment room functions for a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) program.
Responsibilities
- Manage autonomy and decision-making to ensure the safe, compliant, and cost-effective operation of the equipment department.
- Exercise independent judgment in managing staff, vendor relationships, and football-related needs while developing systems and procedures that support the program’s mission.
- Supervise a team of 10 equipment staff and collaborate with coaches, administrators, sports medicine, operations, and external vendors.
- Coordinate practice plan execution as directed by the Head Coach.
- Transport team equipment to and from away game locations.
- Organize the equipment room and maintain equipment inventory.
- Set up and administer coaching staff headsets and C2P systems for all games; troubleshoot during games and operate during practices.
- Issue and maintain player equipment following standard safety protocol.
- Assist the Director of Football Operations (DFO) in equipment and gear purchase plans.
- Coordinate, manage, and assign Student Manager responsibilities.
- Care for turf field based on recommended maintenance.
- Manage laundry room schedule and operations.
- Administer and organize the player locker room.
- Maintain accurate practice apparatus inventory and care.
Qualifications
- High school diploma and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;
Bachelor’s degree preferred. - Certification and membership of the Athletic Equipment Manager Association (AEMA).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to walk, run, lift, and stand for long periods during practices and games; ability to lift and transport items up to 50 pounds and work non-standard hours.
- Demonstrated ability to make independent operational and personnel decisions in a complex work environment.
- Experience overseeing equipment operations for NCAA football programs (FCS or FBS).
- Familiarity with vendor contract administration and brand management.
- Experience operating a Coach Comm Headset System (or comparable system).
Applicant Instructions
Applicants should be prepared to upload documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter Section Of Your Application.
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Contact information for 3 professional references
Contact Chris Bell (cbell
55) with questions regarding the search. Applications missing required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.
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Title: Head Equipment Manager
Company: University of Tennessee at Martin
Location: Martin, USA
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