Director of Equipment Operations & Brand Management

Director Of Equipment Operations & Brand Management

Hampton University is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at Hampton is now accepting applications for the position of Director of Equipment Operations & Brand Management to support various sports programs.

The Director of Equipment Operations & Brand Management is responsible for performing operations involving athletic equipment for one or more assigned sports programs. He/She demonstrates proficiency with core duties involving the preparation of requisition forms, the receipt, distribution, and retrieval of all materials for staff and student-athletes, and maintaining current inventories for all assigned sports.

The Director of Equipment Operations & Brand Management position exists to provide a high level of program support to all assigned Intercollegiate Athletic Sports and to assist in achieving a nationally recognized program both on and off the field in a manner that meets all guidelines set by Hampton University, the CAA, and the NCAA.

Examples Of Duties

• Prepare requisition forms for all assigned sports.
• Receive, distribute, and retrieve all materials for staff and student-athletes.
• Maintain student-athlete's property records in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Maintain a current inventory for all assigned sports.
• Assist the Assistant Athletics Director of Equipment Operations & Brand Management in determining individual sports equipment needs for budget meetings.
• Maintain an inventory of all athletic equipment and keep accurate records of the issuance of equipment to student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
• Provide laundry service for athletic clothing and uniforms.
• Pack, store, and unpack athletic equipment and clothing for home and away games.
• Determine proper storage methods and identification.
• Coordinate the assignment of student-athlete lockers.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Repair damaged equipment when necessary.
• Meet with sales representatives on new and existing products.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience: Some related Athletics equipment room experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Experience: Experience in equipment room operations for a collegiate athletic program.
• Experience supporting the Olympic sports mentioned above.

Supplemental Information

• Licensure: Athletics Equipment Manager's Association certification (E.M., C.) or obtain within the first two years of employment.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules & regulations.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Successful completion of criminal history background check.
• Valid Driver's License