University of Tennessee Position Description:

Assistant Director of Olympic Equipment & Apparel

General Description:

This position will assist with the day-to-day operations of the Olympic Equipment Room.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Equipment/Apparel/Footwear:
• Assist Director in placing orders on Nike Gameday.
• Inventory Nike orders as they arrive.
• Enter Nike orders into Sportsoft inventory system.
• Maintain inventory for athletes/staff on Sportsoft.
• Organize distribution of apparel/footwear to athletes/staff.
• Assess inventory of all apparel/footwear for futures orders.
• Deliver and pick-up embellishment items from local vendors.
• Letter Awards:
• Work with each sport on acquiring yearly letter awards.
• Generate sizes for each athlete and the appropriate award.
• Submit the order for each award to the designated vendor.
• Inventory and distribute awards upon arrival.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree is required. Master's Degree is preferred.

Experience:

2 years of experience (graduate assistantships and internships included) working in a NCAA Division 1 equipment room with apparel and footwear is required.

3-4 years of experience working in a NCAA Division 1 equipment room with apparel and footwear is preferred.

Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Knowledge of Nike Gameday ordering system.
• Knowledge of working with inventory systems to monitor the distribution of apparel/footwear to coaches and student-athletes.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of students and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, coaches, and staff.

Behaviors:

Demonstrated behavioral expectations include:

• Unquestioned integrity and trustworthiness.
• Adherence to University, Southeastern Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Commitment to the Athletics Department and University's mission.
• Flexible to various scheduling to include nights, weekend work and some holidays.