Assistant Director of 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 Equipment Operations to join our staff and student community of 600+ individuals.  This role is responsible for supporting day-to-day equipment and apparel services and operations for one or more assigned university sports program(s), serves

as a department liaison, and assists with inventory management, maintenance, loading/unloading items, and the transportation of athletics equipment and apparel goods.

Knowledge of and experience working in higher education preferred. Understanding of the unique culture and needs of college athletes preferred.

This position serves a large student and staff population, must demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for a variety of populations, and is expected to contribute to the program’s demonstrated commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all. USC Athletics is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity.

This is a non-exempt position and may require work and travel on weekends, evenings, and/or holidays, based on business necessity.

Roles and responsibilities to include:

• Provides equipment and apparel services to support university intercollegiate sports and student-athletes, supporting day-to-day operations. Retrieves and distributes goods to/from appropriate departments, contacts staff for pick up, and prepares and completes laundry cycles for assigned sports in timely manner. Serves as a point of contact for equipment and apparel needs for an assigned sport.
• Supports equipment intake, inventory, management, distribution, and transport for assigned sports. Retrieves and distributes goods to and from appropriate departments and contacts staff for pick up. May generate purchase orders to acquire athletic and sports equipment as required. Maintains accurate records and files regarding equipment checkout. Receives items from local vendors and those shipped to USC Athletics and prepares them for distribution by stamping names or numbers on equipment in order to track it. Stores sporting equipment appropriately when not in use and assists with fitting athletic equipment and apparel to individual athletes as required.
• Supports apparel inventory, tracking, storage, and distribution. Responsible for executing laundry services and support for teams, preparing and completing laundry cycles for assigned sports in timely manner. Maintains promotional apparel display walls as required.
• Assists with packing and unloading of equipment. Serves as the primary contact for on-field needs for team games and provides technical equipment assistance (e.g., ball machines, loud speakers, scoreboard, etc.). Supports equipment and apparel inventory management.
• May travel to athletic games as assigned to perform equipment maintenance responsibilities. Attends national training seminars and conferences on techniques and advancements in athletic equipment. Encourages a workplace culture where all employees are valued, value others and have the opportunity to contribute through their ideas, words and actions, in accordance with 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 minimum of a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience working in a college or professional equipment room (three years preferred).
• Valid driver's license 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.
• AEMA certification required, or ability to acquire AEMA certification within one year of hire.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 100+ lbs.
• Ability to adjust to unique situations and scenarios often associated with sporting events required.
• Demonstrated organization and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to communicate with university employees, vendors, and student-athletes required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks properly as they present themselves and be proactive to address concerns as or before they arise required.
• Working knowledge of proper general accounting, procurement, and receiving principles and procedures required.
• Understanding of, and experience with, proper record keeping practices (e.g., inventory maintenance) required.
• Ability to properly fit equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and the guidelines in place by the NCAA, AEMA, and other governing bodies required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of equipment and apparel maintenance and repair techniques in accordance with manufacturer specifications and the NCAA required.
• 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.

Hourly Range

The hourly rate range for this position is $27.00 - $31.00. 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 alignment, 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 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 [email protected]. 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.