Title: Assistant Director of Athletic Equipment & Services

State Role Title: 

Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website: www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Military Institute (VMI), an NCAA Division I and Southern Conference (SOCON) member, is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Director of Athletics Equipment & Services. The position reports to the Director of Athletics Equipment & Services and will be responsible for assisting with all equipment, laundry services, operations and selected field preparations within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics interfacing daily with coaches and administration.

Job Duties:

• Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to fit and repair protective athletic equipment.
• Manage inventory of all equipment, footwear, and apparel.
• Strong organizational skills required. Must be able to multitask and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to interact with coaching staff on a daily basis are required.
• Work schedule is varied and includes nights and weekends.
• Supervise the execution of laundry services for athletic programs with emphasis on timely return of practice and competition gear and proper washing and drying to protect and extend life of apparel.
• Travel to selected team competitions for operational support.
• Coordinate review of purchasing with vendors.
• Represent department across VMI in purchasing, physical plant, police and other Institute offices.
• Manage, along with direct supervisor, the department’s contract execution with footwear and apparel companies.
• Manage, along with direct supervisor, the department’s branding efforts and style guide compliance.
• Oversight of field painting and general preparation of facilities for athletics practices and contests.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics Equipment and Services and/or Director of Intercollegiate Athletics or his/her designee.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience is required,
• Must have a valid driver's license

Additional Considerations

· Bachelor's degree.
· Valid driver's License.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Tamara Wade

Phone: 540-464-7322

Email: hroffice@vmi.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.