Director of Equipment Operations

The Director of Athletic Equipment Operations- Fieldhouse manages the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse Athletics Equipment Room and Laundry Facility in a safe, secure, and effective manner. The Director of Athletic Equipment Operations is under the general supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director – Facilities, Operations and Events and is responsible for the overall equipment operation for 14 NCAA Division I varsity sports as well as MSU Rodeo and Spirit Squad.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct contact for Women's Volleyball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Track and Field & Cross Country, Rodeo, and Skiing, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis, Women's Golf, and Spirit Squad, assisting with Football as needed.
• Prepare equipment for practices and home and away competition. Maintain, repair and refurbish uniforms, equipment, and supplies upon return.
• Establish and maintain a database for each item of sports equipment issued, tracking issuance, return, and condition by computer. Maintain electronic inventory of athletic gear by item and sport in the database, including new equipment and uniforms ordered and received.
• Assist coaches in maintaining and monitoring equipment budgets.
• Maintain accurate rosters and size inventories for all assigned teams.
• Facilitate booking orders and purchases through Game One/Under Armour for assigned teams and staff.
• Cultivate relationships with Game One/ Under Armour staff, manage contract terms and incentives to maximize athletic department allocations.
• Function as shipping and package receiver for athletic department related Fieldhouse deliveries.
• Liaison with equipment vendors and manufacturers for facilities and assigned sports.
• Collaborate with the Director of Equipment Operations- BAC in developing policies and procedures for the athletic equipment room and implement
• With Director of Equipment Operations-BAC, develop the budget for the Equipment Room, to include student workers wages and purchases of equipment, uniforms, and supplies. Budget will include all equipment and gear for each sport and will be kept by sport by item. Monitor budget daily to ensure staying within the budget.
• Hire, supervise, determine work schedules, train, evaluate, discipline student workers to effectively meet the needs of the equipment room in support of all of MSU's athletic programs.
• Provide proper fitting of athletic gear for the protection and safety of student-athletes, in keeping with the NOCSAE and reconditioning standards daily.
• Comply with all Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Montana State University – Bozeman, Big Sky Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations, as well as appropriate Title IX regulations
• Perform all other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director-Facilities, Game Operations and Events or Deputy Athletic Director or Athletic Director.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated working experience.

• Demonstrated working experience in a NCAA collegiate athletic equipment room.

• Experience fitting athletic equipment to NOCSAE standards to student-athletes while maintaining compliance with rules for sports equipment.

• Demonstrated budgetary experience, including fiscal integrity with respect to budgets & planning.

• Strong communication skills with all internal and external constituents.

• Demonstrated competence using various computer equipment and software programs (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

• Current AEMA certification or certified within 1 year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Prior collegiate experience working in an NCAA division I athletic equipment room.

• Working knowledge of and commitment to NCAA regulations and trademark regulations to monitor all equipment and apparel ordered to ensure correct usage of college and commercial trademarks, colors and logos.

• Prior knowledge and experience with Coach Com Headset system.

• Previous experience with Equipment Tracking System (For ex.HelmetTracker, Sports Soft, Jump Forward, Teamworks)

• Previous experience managing Olympic Sports at the collegiate level.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Ability to develop inventory reports in order to provide departmental administrators, and coaches on the status of equipment room inventory and operations.
• Have the ability to initiate, coordinate and complete tasks with little or no direct supervision, meeting all deadlines.
• Possess basic knowledge of the principles of inventory control/accountability, purchasing/receiving and maintenance of athletic equipment.
• Possess effective verbal, written, and electronic communications skills with an ability to comprehend issues and problems as they arise and deal with them effectively in highly stressful situations.
• Have an acceptable driving record and be certified for operating medium-to-large rental trucks for transporting equipment.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

• Due to varying athletic event dates and times, this position requires working occasional nights and weekends, including travel to away games when applicable.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to ascend/descend a ladder for retrieval of equipment, as well as transport, move or position 100 pounds and be comfortable using power tools.
• Exposure to all outside weather conditions for extended period of time.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This position has supervisory duties?

Yes

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

Upon completion of a successful search.

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on November 18, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

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