Working Title: Head Football Equipment Manager

State Role Title: Store and Warehouse Specialist III

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: 300031 - Football

Pay Band: 3

Pay Rate: Maximum Starting

Specify Range or Amount: $48,856 

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 06/20/2026

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General Information:

James Madison University, a Division 1 member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, is accepting applications for a Head Football Equipment Manager. The Equipment Manager reports to the Director of Equipment Room Operations and is primarily responsible for purchase, storage, laundering, inventory and distribution of apparel and equipment to student-athletes and coaches in the Plecker Athletic Performance Center. This includes, but is not limited to, providing an efficient and well-organized system for issuing apparel and equipment for the teams to be assigned to this position, ensuring appropriate documentation, records and inventory are maintained according to industry standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with purchasing, receiving and shipping, laundry services, equipment room storage and inventory, issuance, repair, and maintenance of equipment apparel and machinery. Notify coaches in a timely manner of all issues pertaining to these areas.
• Ensure the distribution of practice and game apparel and that equipment is cleaned and returned to appropriate coaches and student-athletes with attention to adequate stain removal and uniform and equipment repair.
• Track inventory and orders using Teamworks Inventory management, store inventory properly, and dispose of outdated inventory according to compliance standards.
• Ensure all equipment meets National Operating Committee for Standard of Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) safety criteria.
• Manages Nike Gameday allotment for Football.
• Oversee uniform and equipment distribution and retrieval at practices and on game day for assigned sports.
• Oversee the hiring, training, work performance and evaluation of student managers, graduate assistants, and part-time employees.
• Full preparation of apparel/equipment issue for each assigned team of season start up. Contacts coaching staff to determine equipment to be issued and schedule issue date.
• Responsible for travel preparations and logistics for football equipment.
• Coordinates football equipment operations for home, away games, and practices.
• Assist the Director with yearly inventory, external and internal communication, invoicing, and billing.
• Works independently while maintaining a clean and organized equipment room.
• Collaborates with Football staff and other departments to assist with recruiting and other activities.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Significant full-time work experience in NCAA or professional football equipment room
• AEMA Certified or certifiable within 12 months
• Extensive helmet and shoulder pad fitting and repair experience
• Basic knowledge of laundry procedures and stain removal
• Basic knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Experience working with Teamworks inventory software
• Experience supervising student/part-time workers
• Strong organization and communication skills

Additional Considerations:

• Previous work within a Division I Intercollegiate Athletics program
• Knowledge of Nike products
• Previous experience ordering through Nike Gameday and BSN

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

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