Assistant Director of Football Equipment Operations

The University of Southern California (USC) is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles and a global center for arts, technology, and international business, USC is also one of the largest private employers in the City of Los Angeles.  We are searching for exceptional individuals to help us fulfill our mission: developing individuals and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students, and staff that make the university what it is.

USC Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of Competitive Spirit, Togetherness, Passionate Pride for USC, and Our Courage to Blaze the Trail, the Trojans choose to lead by example. With over 600 student-athletes competing throughout USC’s 23 sports programs, USC Athletics is committed to serving as the unmatched, unquestioned top destination for talented student-athletes to reach their fullest potential in all that they do and offering student-athletes the ability to compete for NCAA and Big Ten championships while working toward a degree from one of the world’s leading universities.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

USC Athletics is looking to hire an Assistant Director of Football Equipment Operations to join our staff and student community of 600+ individuals.  This role is responsible for ensuring the football equipment room and needs of the football team are met daily, as well as assisting with various sports and the equipment room.

Reporting directly to the Director of Football Equipment Operations, the Assistant Director of Football Equipment Operations will work in collaboration with Equipment, Football Operations, Recruiting, Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning, Creative, and Facilities departments. The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent time management skills and priority setting skills, proficient communication skills (both written and verbal), great utilization of Microsoft Office, ability to develop and implement improvements to move the department forward, be highly thorough and dependable while maintain a high degree of professionalism, display discretion and integrity and possess strong leadership skills, and possess flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Knowledge of and experience working in higher education preferred. Understanding of the unique culture and needs of college athletes preferred.

This position serves a diverse student and staff population, must demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for historically under-served populations, and is expected to contribute to the program’s diversity, inclusion, and equity efforts. USC Athletics is committed to increasing diversity in its staff and welcomes applications from persons of all backgrounds, ethnicities, races, genders, and sexual orientations.

This is a non-exempt position. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including availability early mornings, evening hours, and weekends, is required.

Roles and responsibilities to include:

• Oversees and participates in the daily operation of the athletic equipment room.

• Oversees daily laundering of player loops, coaches/staff loops, uniforms and towels.

• Responds to requests from coaches for equipment/uniform needs.

• Maintains an accurate athletic inventory control using Front Rush system and adheres to NCAA, Big Ten, and institutional guidelines and policies.

• Responsible for the distribution and collection of athletic equipment, uniforms and supplies.

• Performs equipment repair and modifications.

• Daily practice set-up/break-down.

• Organizes and monitors transportation of equipment for home and away games, including bowl games and postseason events.

• Promotes an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold principles of the USC Code of Ethics.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree and have a minimum of 2 years of experience (3 years preferred) at the collegiate level, preferably Division I, or professional level.

• Certified Athletic Equipment Manager (or able to receive AEMA certification within 1 year).

• Ability to lift, push, and pull 100+ lbs.

• Valid driver’s license is required. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment. For more information, please visit the policy website.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Front Rush.

• Experience working in higher education and/or a sports related field ideal.

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication and accountability.

Hourly Range:

The hourly rate range for this position is $34.00-$37.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

To Apply:

All candidates must submit a resume with their application. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. All USC employees will undergo reference checking and background screening prior to hire.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.