Director of Equipment Operations

Drake; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tuition exchange programs

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Drake University is seeking a Director of Equipment Operations to oversee the equipment room and operations for 18 NCAA DI programs. You will establish procurement, inventory, disbursement, and maintenance plans and coordinate with coaches on apparel and gear purchases.

The role requires preparing budget recommendations and monitoring expenditures, with supervision of two full-time assistants and student staff. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in equipment operations.
• NCAA Division I athletics program or professional sports team experience preferred.
• AEMA certification preferred.
• Experience with equipment purchasing, distribution, collection, and laundering.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate equipment room operations with coaches to purchase, inventory, and maintain apparel and gear.
• Ensure teams have proper apparel and gear for practice and competition.
• Prepare budgetary recommendations and monitor expenditure of funds.
• Coordinate athletics laundry and uniform repair.
• Supervise two full-time assistants and student staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operations

Organization

Communication

NCAA rules knowledge

Job description

Title: Director of Equipment Operations - 999714

Position Number: 999714

Unit/Department: General Athletics

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Job Summary:

Drake University is seeking a Director of Equipment Operations to oversee all areas of the athletic department’s equipment room and operations. This position is responsible for establishing a philosophy and operational plan for procurement, inventory, disbursement, and maintenance of athletic equipment for 18 intercollegiate NCAA DI athletic programs.

The successful candidate will work with coaches to coordinate, purchase, inventory, and maintain all department apparel and gear. Additionally, this position requires preparing budgetary recommendations and monitoring, verifying, and reconciling the expenditure of budgeted funds.

Minimum Qualifications:

- 2 years of experience in equipment operations
- NCAA Division I athletics program or professional sports team experience preferred
- AEMA certification preferred
- Experience with equipment purchasing, distribution, collection, and laundering
- Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
- Excellent organization and communication skills

Job Duties:

All of the job duties described below require an understanding of and compliance with the rules of the NCAA, the Missouri Valley Conference, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, the Pioneer Football League, and/or the MAC, as well as Drake University.

• 30% - Coordinate equipment room operations, including working with coaches to coordinate, purchase, inventory, and maintain all departmental apparel and gear. - (Essential)
• 20% - Ensure all teams have proper apparel and gear for practice and competition. - (Essential)
• 20% - Prepare budgetary recommendations and monitor, verify, and reconcile expenditure of budgeted funds to ensure fiscal solvency. - (Essential)
• 15% - Coordinate athletics laundry and uniform repair. - (Essential)
• 15% - Supervise two full-time assistants and student staff. - (Essential)
• % - Other duties as assigned - (Essential)

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for these positions is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide (Plan Year 2026).

One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits.