Assistant Director of Equipment Operations

umiami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking an Assistant Director, Athletic Equipment Operations to support team practices, game management, and equipment operations across assigned sports. This role coordinates locker rooms, laundry, and inventory, ensuring uniforms and gear are ready for competitions and practices.

You will work with coaches and staff to optimize facilities, manage budgets, and oversee compliance with NCAA game operations guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in athletic equipment operations or a related area.
• Ability to manage budgets, inventories and facilities for multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee practices, locker rooms and arena equipment room operations including laundry and setup.
• Maintain equipment inventories and budgets; ensure timely replenishment and issue resolution.
• Manage all laundry and locker room operations for assigned teams.
• Coordinate with coaches and staff to provide a professional atmosphere for events.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA game operations guidelines and university policies.
• Oversee facility setup and takedown for scheduled activities and games.
• Establish internal controls and ensure staff training on policies and procedures.
• Contribute to strategic planning aligning department goals with university objectives.

Skills

Strategic alignment

Financial management

Resource management

Adaptability

Team leadership

Technology & analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Inventory system software

Job description

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Director, Athletic Equipment Operations supports team operations for assigned teams including practices, game management, logistics and equipment operations. Provides facility coordination and scheduling as needed in support of the department’s event management mission. The incumbent will also work closely with coaches and staff to ensure effective locker room management including, laundry and equipment management, locker room set up, and ensures all uniforms and team equipment are in place for all competitions and practices.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• 1. Works with multiple coaches and administration to provide oversight and management of team practices, locker rooms and Arena equipment room including but not limited to laundry, set up and problem solving.
• 2. Maintains and monitors equipment room budget and supplies and manages inventories successfully for multiple sports.
• 3. Maintains equipment inventory with inventory system software.
• 4. Manages all laundry and locker room operations for assigned teams.
• 5. Works with other support staff and coaches to provide professional atmosphere for teams and officials at the practice and competition site.
• 6. Manages assigned home game operations in compliance with the University of Miami’s Conference, and NCAA game operations and facility use guidelines, policies, and procedures. Maintains a working knowledge of athletic department game operations policies and practices.
• 7. Oversees facility and monitors team and other approved use. Ensures facility set-up and take down for scheduled activities and games.
• 8. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:

Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strategic Alignment: Skilled in aligning departmental goals with enterprise-wide strategy and develops comprehensive strategic plans.
• Financial Management: Ensures fiscal responsibility, and optimization of financial performance.
• Resource Management: Ability to allocate resources and drive innovation and growth.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to adjust to changes and leads/inspires transformational change.
• Team Leadership: Ability to build and lead high-performing teams, manage complex projects and ensure successful project delivery.
• Technology & Analytics: Understanding of technology, data analytics, and performance measurement to drive strategic decisions and identify opportunities.
• Communication: Ability to influence others, articulate strategic vision, and ensure clear and persuasive communication.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.

With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. here for additional information.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff