Title: Director of Athletics Equipment & Services - Full-time

State Role Title: 

Hiring Range: UG

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 Director of Athletics Equipment & Services. The position reports to the Deputy Athletics Director and will be responsible for all equipment, laundry services, operations. Daily interface with the coaching staff and administrative staff is expected. In addition, the position is housed in the football operations building and it is expected that this individual works closely with, and in support of, the football program. Position supervises one full-time assistant, part-time support and cadets.

Job Description:

• Have comprehensive knowledge of, and adherence to, all NCAA, VMI and Southern Conference rules and regulations
• Operate within all VMI and Virginia purchasing processes and procedures
• Maintain Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA)certification
• Ability to fit and repair protective athletic equipment
• Working knowledge of inventory systems and ability to control all equipment, footwear and apparel
• Strong organizational and communication abilities
• Willingness to develop strong relationships with vendors and companies specializing in athletic equipment, footwear and apparel
• Support fulfillment of footwear and apparel contracts
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to interact with coaching staff on a daily basis.
• Ability to adjust to a flexible work schedule
• Understanding of laundry operations and services
• Provide support to coaching staff, when appropriate, for uniform design and selection
• Develop and monitor work schedules for direct reports to ensure equipment/laundry room coverage and operations for all practices and competitions.
• Travel to selected team competitions
• Assist with administration of brand style guide and marks.
• Oversight for practice and competition venue preparation as needed
• Other duties as assigned and reasonably linked to function area
• Other duties as assigned by the 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

• AEMA certification or ability to obtain within one year.
• Two years of athletics equipment/services experience with at least one year working with football.

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: Lenny Brown

Phone: 540-464-7035

Email: brownhl@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.