Assistant Director of Equipment Operations

The University of Southern California (USC) is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles and a global center for arts, technology, and international business, USC is also one of the largest private employers in the City of Los Angeles.  We are searching for exceptional individuals to help us fulfill our mission: Developing individuals and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students, and staff that make the university what it is.

World-renowned for its unparalleled combination of academic and athletic prowess, USC has a storied history of collegiate and Olympic success. USC teams have won 133 national championships, establishing the standard of excellence upon which the athletics program is built. The Women of Troy have claimed 90 individual NCAA crowns while USC’s 327 men’s individual NCAA titles are more than any other university. The USC football program, which competes in the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, has won 11 national championships, competed in 34 Rose Bowls with 25 wins, and produced 516 NFL Draft Picks, including five first overall selections. USC is the leader among U.S. universities for most all-time Olympians, medalists, and gold medalists. USC’s 326 all-time Summer Olympics medals would tie for 12th most among all countries, while its 153 gold medals would be 11th most.

The vision of the USC Department of Athletics is to be the most student-athlete centered athletics program in the country. USC Athletics is committed to serving and empowering its student-athletes by providing the support, resources, and environment for student-athletes to pursue a world-class education; engage in a meaningful and fulfilling college experience; transform into the best versions of themselves; compete for championships; and prepare to thrive after USC. A member of the Pac-12 Conference and Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, USC is proud to support nine men's (baseball, basketball, football, golf, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo,) and 12 women's (basketball, beach volleyball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo) teams across 12 athletics venues.

JOB DESCRIPTION

USC Athletics is looking to hire an Assistant Director of Equipment Operations to join our staff and USC Athletics is looking to hire an Assistant Director of Equipment Operations to join our staff and student community of 600 individuals.  This role is responsible for ensuring the equipment room and needs of the various teams are met daily. Supporting the assigned sports with Nike orders utilizing their Gameday ordering system. Assist with modifying selection, quantities, and embellishments of apparel, shoes, accessories, and protective equipment; educated in fitting of equipment while making adjustments to equipment for the safety of the student-athlete; distribute equipment to student-athletes, staff, and others; ensure measures are followed for proper equipment inventory control and record keeping with the mission of documenting all transactions of ordering, receiving, and distribution of equipment; confirm uniforms are in compliance with NCAA and Pac 12 regulations and policies along with our style guide; properly issue equipment through Front Rush Software and label applicable articles of equipment with recipients' appropriate clothing label; ensure laundry operations are properly conducted; delegate daily responsibilities and operations to student workers; ensure adherence to NCAA, Pac 12, University of Southern California, and Athletic Department rules and regulations

Additional requirements include communicating with sport coaches and educating them on the new innovations and technology of protective equipment and apparel as it pertains to the sports assigned including working closely with the Nike Testing division, managing the maintenance and reconditioning of the equipment and coordinating sport equipment needs for special events, assessing personnel needs and assigning student workers appropriately, travel with teams and work irregular/variable shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Reporting directly to the Director of Olympic Equipment Operations, the Assistant Director of Equipment Operations will work in collaboration with Equipment, Football Operations, Recruiting, Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning, Creative, and Facilities departments. The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent time management skills and priority setting skills, proficient communication skills (both written and verbal), great utilization of Microsoft Office, able to develop and implement improvements to move the department forward, highly thorough and dependable while maintain a high degree of professionalism, must display discretion and integrity and possess strong leadership skills, possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment, and provide a positive example to student-athletes by supporting the Mission Statement of the USC Athletics Department. Knowledge of and experience working in higher education preferred. Understanding of the unique culture and needs of college athletes preferred.

This position serves a diverse student and staff population, must demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for historically under-served populations, and is expected to contribute to the program’s diversity, inclusion, and equity efforts. USC Athletics is committed to increasing diversity in its staff and welcomes applications from persons of all backgrounds, ethnicities, races, genders, and sexual orientations.

This is a non-Exempt position with work expected during the season and off-season to ensure assigned sports needs are met daily. Ability to work a flexible schedule to include availability for early morning hours, evening hours, and weekends.

Roles and responsibilities to include:

• Oversees and participates in the daily operation of the athletic equipment room.

• Oversees daily laundering of player loops, coaches/staff loops, uniforms and towels.

• Responds to requests from coaches for equipment/uniform needs.

• Ability to obtain AEMA certification with the first year of employment and maintain certification annually.

• Maintains an accurate athletic inventory control using Front Rush System and adheres to NCAA, Pac 12 and institutional guidelines and policies.

• Responsible for the distribution and collection of athletic equipment, uniforms and supplies.

• Equipment repair and modifications.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.

• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director of Equipment.

• Promotes an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold principles of the USC Code of Ethics.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

• 3-5 years of full-time experience at the collegiate (preferably Division 1) or professional level preferred. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.

• Strong desire to pursue a career in the field of equipment management.

• Certified Athletic Equipment Manager (or able to receive AEMA certification within 1 year)

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Front Rush.

• Experience working in higher education and/or a sports related field ideal.

The University of Southern California (USC) is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles and a global center for arts, technology, and international business, USC is also one of the largest private employers in the City of Los Angeles.  We are searching for exceptional individuals to help us fulfill our mission: Developing individuals and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students, and staff that make the university what it is. World-renowned for its unparalleled combination of academic and athletic prowess, USC has a storied history of collegiate and Olympic success. USC teams have won 133 national championships, establishing the standard of excellence upon which the athletics program is built. The Women of Troy have claimed 90 individual NCAA crowns while USC’s 327 men’s individual NCAA titles are more than any other university. The USC football program, which competes in the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, has won 11 national championships, competed in 34 Rose Bowls with 25 wins, and produced 516 NFL Draft Picks, including five first overall selections. USC is the leader among U.S. universities for most all-time Olympians, medalists, and gold medalists. USC’s 326 all-time Summer Olympics medals would tie for 12th most among all countries, while its 153 gold medals would be 11th most. The vision of the USC Department of Athletics is to be the most student-athlete centered athletics program in the country. USC Athletics is committed to serving and empowering its student-athletes by providing the support, resources, and environment for student-athletes to pursue a world-class education; engage in a meaningful and fulfilling college experience; transform into the best versions of themselves; compete for championships; and prepare to thrive after USC. A member of the Pac-12 Conference and Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, USC is proud to support nine men's (baseball, basketball, football, golf, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo,) and 12 women's (basketball, beach volleyball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo) teams across 12 athletics venues.