Hockey Equipment Manager | Army West Point Athletic Association Inc.

West Point, New York, The Hockey Equipment Manager independently manages all equipment operations for the Division I Men's Ice Hockey program and other assigned teams. Responsibilities include procuring, maintaining, and overseeing uniforms, equipment, and gear for athletes, coaches, and support staff. Ensures compliance with health and safety standards, manages the equipment and apparel budget (including NIKE Comp funds), and designs uniforms and practice apparel in accordance with AWPAA brand standards and NCAA/league requirements. The Hockey Equipment Manger upholds the values and high standards of the United States Military Academy and Army West Point Athletics. What You'll Do 60 % Equipment Operations   Independently manage equipment room and operations for the hockey program and other assigned sports.  Perform all team ordering with AWPAA apparel and equipment partners. Manage equipment/apparel budget and credit card (if applicable). Coordinate with Head Coach and Sport Administrator when necessary. Design team uniforms and practice apparel while adhering to AWPAA brand standards, NCAA and league requirements. Monitor the maintenance needs of the equipment room machinery and schedule repairs as needed.  Establish and implement department protocols to manage an accurate inventory system. Manage practice and gameday operational needs per assigned sports. Recruit, train, and supervise Cadet-Managers (if applicable). 30% Health and Safety  Use discretion to ensure all equipment meets USMA, league, NCAA or other applicable health and safety standards and best practices. Perform routine and emergent maintenance to ensure healthy and safety standards are maintained. Ensure proper sanitation of all apparel and equipment, including, coordination of team laundry operations throughout the year.  Provide all athletes with appropriate playing apparel and proper fitting protective equipment. Responsible for keeping up to date on health and safety regulations and best practices. 10 % Administrative & Other Duties as Assigned  Apply knowledge of the organization, its policies and regulations to carry out a wide variety of administrative functions related to the organization and its mission. Coordinate with internal and external constituents regarding equipment operations. Ensure all operations are in compliance with USMA, NCAA and Conference regulations. Adhere to all department-wide management controls and participate in training programs as required. Special projects and other duties as assigned by the Sr. Associate Athletics Director, Internal Operations.   What We Can Offer $60,000 to $65,000 This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries that AWPAA believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted position. AWPAA expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would AWPAA consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.