West Point, New York
Edison, New Jersey
Posted: 13-Jun-26
Location: Mobile, Alabama
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: 005337
Essential Job Functions:
•Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the equipment room(s) for assigned sports.
•Provide exceptional customer service to coaches, student-athletes, team operations personnel, and athletic staff members.
•Coordinate with coaches and team operations personnel regarding the ordering and procurement of athletic apparel, footwear, equipment, and related supplies for assigned sport programs in accordance with institutional, State, Sun Belt Conference, and NCAA guidelines.
•Serve as the primary point of contact with approved vendors regarding product availability, pricing, timelines, and order status.
•Monitor and track orders from placement through delivery to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment.
•Resolve order discrepancies, shipping issues, backorders, returns, and vendor-related concerns.
•Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments for accuracy and quality.
•Maintain comprehensive inventory control systems for all equipment and apparel for assigned sports, including ordering, receiving, issuance, tracking, maintenance, repair, reconditioning, and replacement schedule.
•Assist coaches and team operations personnel throughout the apparel embellishment process, including artwork coordination, logo placement, sizing, and order approvals.
•Collaborate with licensing, branding, and vendor partners to ensure compliance with university and athletic department brand standards.
•Track apparel promotional budgets for assigned sport programs.
•Monitor apparel and equipment expenditures against departmental and sport-specific budgets.
•Establish and maintain positive relationships with equipment manufacturers, apparel providers, vendors, and service contractors.
•For assigned sports, assist team operations personnel with managing locker and equipment room areas and for monitoring and advising on the security of these areas.
•As required, assist with laundry services of assigned sports, including, but not limited to, game day laundry.
•Ensure compliance with all institutional, Sun Belt Conference, NCAA, NOCSAE, and manufacturer standards regarding equipment safety and usage.
•Perform related duties as assigned.
•Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and team travel as required.
The University of South Alabama is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression), religion, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama, possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama.
