Equipment Engineer Jobs in Alabama

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Job Summary: The Director of Football Equipment Operations oversees and directs all equipment operations, equipment room(s), and staff to ensure equipment needs of the football team are being appropriately and consistently met. Oversees and directs activities related to ordering, issuing, distributing, tracking, and repairing equipment used by football program. Monitors budget to ensure purchases remain within set parameters. Ensures adequate inventory of all athletic equipment. Serves as the primary point of contact for daily football equipment needs. Oversees scheduling to meet staffing needs for football practices, games, camps, and clinics. Oversees and directs processes used to transport and set-up athletic equipment at athletic venues. Works closely with Head Football Coach to fulfill any equipment-related needs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience maintaining athletic equipment; OR master's degree and four (4) years of experience maintaining athletic equipment.
• Must have valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies.
• Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of personal computers and standard software applications.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six (6) years of experience working in an intercollegiate athletic equipment room program.
• Experience working in a Division I athletic program.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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