Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement: The Head Equipment Manager at the Xfinity Center is responsible for managing and supervising the daily operations of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics' (ICA) Equipment Rooms located within the Xfinity Center and Women's Lacrosse/Field Hockey Complex. This role serves the needs of the combined 10 varsity teams by overseeing all aspects of equipment management, including ordering, budgeting, issuing, collecting, maintaining, and recording information in compliance with University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Additionally, this position manages apparel and equipment explicitly for all assigned sports and performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands: While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee operates a computer and other office equipment, including telephones and copy machines. Constantly moves about the facility and event site before, during, and after events to service clients and support overall event management; continually communicates via telephone, email, and in person with others to exchange accurate information. Standing, walking, kneeling/crouching, balancing, and lifting up to 30 pounds. The scope of the position frequently requires weekend and evening work (non-standard work hours).

Preferences: Candidates with provable experience working in the athletic industry or a fast-paced environment.

Licenses/Certifications: NA

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in athletics, uniform or equipment management, student affairs, or academic affairs. One (1) year of experience supervising or managing professional staff.

Certifications: Requires Certification by the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) or ability to obtain certification within twelve (12) months.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: 

Knowledge of protective equipment.
Knowledge of laundering and spot removal
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Additional Job Details

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

PRES-ICA-Operations

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$74,480 - $89,376

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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