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Title: Director of Athletic Equip Ops

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 90R000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Division: 6R1000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 47

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Julian Morgan

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Director or Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Equipment Operations is responsible for the comprehensive management of athletic equipment and apparel for all Olympic sports programs. This role ensures that student-athletes and coaches are equipped with the necessary gear to perform at their best, while maintaining compliance with NCAA regulations and institutional policies. The position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills and a commitment to supporting the success of our athletic programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree is required

Experience: - Director: Minimum of 3 years of experience in athletic equipment management
- Assistant Director: Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
- Certification from the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) or ability to obtain within one year.
- Experience in fitting athletic equipment.
- Familiarity with equipment tracking software and inventory management systems.
- Experience working with BSN Sports preferred.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 60% - - Oversee and manage all aspects of Olympic sports equipment operations, including procurement, maintenance, inventory, safety requirements, and distribution. - (Essential)
• 20% - - Work with vendors, campus partners, and sport programs to maintain relationships supporting equipment services, brand management, and budget oversight. - (Essential)
• 10% - Supervise, train, and develop student employees and interns to ensure efficient equipment room operations. - (Essential)
• 10% - Maintain administrative records and ensure operational compliance with NCAA, conference, and university regulations. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.