Job Category:

Professional/Administrative

Position Title:

Director of Equipment Services / Equipment Brand Manager

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

Division:

Athletics

Department:

Equipment Services

Department Statement:

Colgate Athletics Mission:
To be an inclusive community of competitive excellence

Athletics Department Values:
Thoughtful – Careful, reasoned, inclusive thinking
Driven – Relentless, energetic, focused pursuit of courageous goal
Enthusiastic – Passionate, positive, fun presence
Cohesive – Close—knit, collaborative, consistent teamwork
Bold – Creative, resourceful, fearless winners

Accountabilities:

This Director of Equipment Services / Equipment Brand Manager is primarily responsible for the overall management and vision of equipment services in support University intercollegiate sports and student-athletes.

Accountable for running an efficient and effective equipment services operation that can grow and adapt with developing trends and changes in the equipment space.

• Responsible for effective management, hiring, development, and evaluating equipment operations staff.
• Responsible for management and oversight of entire equipment services budget, as well as management of specific team equipment budget lines.
• Responsible for setting and implementing all equipment and apparel purchasing policies and procedures.
• Responsible for oversight of all equipment machine service repairs and the ordering of appropriate chemicals and detergent budget.
• Responsible for role modeling positive behaviors and leadership for student-athletes and employees.
  
  

Accountable for identity management in the equipment space, working to advance the Colgate Athletics identity through uniforms, apparel, and other equipment partners.

• Responsible for guidance and strategic vision for apparel negotiation, department-wide apparel, and individual team equipment contracts.
• Responsible for effective negotiation of all contracts and agreements relevant vendors, to ensure timely payments to all vendors.
• Responsible for all final decisions regarding specific team uniform, equipment, and apparel
• Ensures all equipment and apparel is utilizing the proper logos, colors, and trademarks within University, ECAC, NCAA and Patriot league rules and regulations. Ensure all licensing rules are adhered to.

Accountable for maintaining personal compliance with all relevant governing bodies to include:

• NCAA
• specific conference
• athletic department
• university policies
  

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Equipment Management Knowledge

Description:

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in equipment management the college athletics level or equivalent setting. Strong understanding of all college sports and their respective equipment needs. Proven ability to recognize proper safety protocol for facilities and equipment as they pertain to the equipment room, individual team facilities and student-athlete equipment.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience fitting equipment, uniforms and helmets.

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Certifications and Training

Description:

AEMA Certification, must possess a valid driver’s license within University MVR policy.
Familiarity with commercial size laundry facilities, including ozone machine.
Knowledge of disinfectant materials and procedures and related OSHA regulations.
Demonstrated ability to use power equipment tools in the use of repairing helmets, sticks, skates and cutting shafts and the ability to train others in their use.

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Communication

Description:

Demonstrated track record of working effectively with coaches, student-athletes and colleagues to ensure their equipment and facility needs are met.
Demonstrated experience with working with a diverse population of people and effectively communicating and maintain relationships with them.

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Compliance

Description:

Demonstrates ability to comply with NCAA, conference and institutional regulations.

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Budget and Finance

Description:

Demonstrates ability to produce and manage within a defined budget

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Personal Accountability for Results

Description:

Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.

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Effective Communication

Description:

Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information.

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Problem Solving and Decision Making

Description:

Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.

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Change Management

Description:

Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.

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Leadership and Teamwork

Description:

Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members.

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Creativity and Innovation

Description:

Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.

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Diversity and Inclusion

Description:

Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.

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Sustainability

Description:

Understands the impact of decision making and personal behavior in achieving the university’s commitment to a sustainable and carbon-neutral campus; supports and advances the university’s sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices.

Professional Experience/ Qualifications:

3-5 years work experience within an athletic equipment program, preferably at the collegiate level, showing increased responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with an all-sport apparel contract.
• Experience ordering, fitting, and modifying equipment as well as planning for away and home competitions.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency to utilize various programs and software for word processing, spreadsheets and website applications on a Macintosh and/or a PC.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; attention to detail.

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree required.

A Master’s degree is preferred.

Certifications:

A current valid driver’s license, in accordance with the University’s Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required.

Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) Certification is required upon hire, or to be completed within one year of the hire date.

Other Information:

Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA, ECAC, and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules of which he or she is aware. Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate full in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case. The failure to do so can be grounds for your termination with cause.

Requisition Number:

2021S085Posting

Temporary:

No

Work Schedule:

Weekdays, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Job Open Date:

09/15/2021

Open Until Filled:

No

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Clery Act:

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Campus Safety Department will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. To obtain a copy, contact the Campus Safety Compliance Manager via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu. You may also access the report from the Campus Safety web page at: www.colgate.edu/offices/support/campussafety.