Assistant Director of Football Equipment Operations

The University of Southern California (USC) is one of the worlds 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 over 600 student-athletes competing throughout USCs 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 worlds leading universities.

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 large student and staff population must demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for a variety of populations and is expected to contribute to the programs demonstrated commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all. USC Athletics is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity.

This is an exempt position. Candidates must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including availability early mornings evening hours and weekends is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and actively support the day-to-day operations of the football equipment room ensuring efficient service delivery to student-athletes and staff.

• Coordinate football equipment operations in support of practices games recruiting activities and special events.

• Manage locker room operations including equipment distribution organization and daily player service needs.

• Plan and execute equipment logistics for home contests away travel postseason competition and other team-related events.

• Ensure operational readiness maintenance and safety compliance of helmets shoulder pads and all protective equipment in accordance with manufacturer and industry standards.

• Oversee the laundering and maintenance of uniforms practice gear and staff apparel to ensure quality and availability.

• Assist in the supervision training and development of student equipment managers and support staff.

• Maintain accurate inventory control using Teamworks Inventory Management ensuring compliance with NCAA Big Ten and institutional policies.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with coaching staff sports medicine strength & conditioning football operations recruiting and facilities to support daily program needs.

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

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

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required.

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience including at least 3 years working in a collegiate or professional football equipment operation.

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

• Ability to lift push and pull 100 lbs.

• Valid drivers 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 thepolicy 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 USCs Unifying Values.

The annual base salary range for this position is $80000 - $87000. When determining an offer the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role the candidates experience education training key skills internal peer alignment applicable laws contractual requirements grant funding and market conditions.

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 or by email at 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.