Reports to: Head Football Coach

Job Status: Exempt

Position Summary: Responsible for the general operations of an NCAA Division l Football Equipment Room within a Christian university environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee football athletic equipment purchases, inventory and distribution under the rules and regulations set forth by Houston Christian University purchasing regulations – (athletic equipment relates to all apparel worn by student-athletes, coaches and staff during practice, competition and/or workday activities and all equipment used by a team and/or staff to practice, compete and support the team).
• Work with the Head Football Coach to establish necessary athletic equipment/apparel needs for the sport of Football.
• Be knowledgeable of any NCAA, conference, and university and/or state rules and regulations which impact all functions and procedures of this position beyond just the purchase of product and equipment.
• Manage the football equipment room, including supervision of staff.
• Formulate and implement equipment room policies related to purchasing, equipment fitting program, computerized recordkeeping, physical inventory control, laundry, and equipment transport.
• Ensure the proper fit of equipment for all football student-athletes as it pertains to helmets, shoulder pads, shoes, etc.
• Coordinate with HCU’s Athletic Administration to ensure all logo and trademark provisions are adhered to and that all Houston Christian University Athletics, Conference, and University school marks are properly deployed.
• Develop, implement, and manage the process to launder all practice and game team clothing/uniforms.
• Communication with the proper channels to ensure the upkeep of equipment.
• Facility Management as it pertains to the football locker room, coach’s locker room, equipment room and surrounding areas to include any necessary repairs to any area of the football facility. Contacting the proper authorities to ensure a timely repair is done if needed.
• Coordination with local trucking company to ensure timely departure and arrival of all equipment for road games.
• Travel strategy as it pertains to loading/unloading equipment truck, packing for student-athletes, coaches, and other staff members.
• Management and maintenance of headset system on a weekly basis in season.
• Inventory control via an inventory software for all goods pertaining to the football equipment room including but not limited to: helmets, shoulder pads, apparel, footwear, game jerseys, etc. to properly submit yearly year-end inventory requests.
• Upkeep and proper storage of all field equipment for the football team
• Working with the Sports Medicine staff to ensure student-athletes safety and needs are properly taken care of
• Continuous outlook of the everchanging innovation of athletic equipment (helmets, shoulder pads, cleats, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Management Responsibilities: Supervise Student Assistants and Part-Time Equipment Manager

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Bachelor’s Degree.

Licenses, Certificates, Registrations: Valid Driver’s License

Other Job-Related Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of football equipment
• Strong writing skills and oral communication skills
• Ability to utilize inventory software

Work Environment:

While performing the essential duties of the job, the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and be physically active. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

In exercising these functions, the employee must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally and up to 10 lbs. regularly. The employee must be able to see objects up close.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all essential duties, responsibilities and requirements of personnel.

Additional Information

Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts institution with a diverse student body. It has access to all the cultural advantages of one of the largest metropolitan centers in the country. For more information about the University, visit hc.edu.

The University has implemented its Ten Pillars vision (hc.edu/vision) and anticipates significant growth in student enrollment and university programs. The successful candidate will also be able to articulate a vision for the role of his or her discipline at HCU that is supportive of the Ten Pillars vision statement.

Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University sets forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel.

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