Job-ID: 5456665
Location: Lorman, MS
Salary: $0.00 Annually
Posted: 2026-08-20
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: FY202600194Department: Athletics-Football
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Description: Job Title Director, Football Operations / Equipment Manager
Essential Job Functions:- Direct all day-to-day football operations under the supervision of the Head Football Coach.
- Assist the Head Coach with coordinating team travel
- Develop travel itineraries for home and away contests. Coordinate preseason camp logistics and daily practice operations. Coordinate meeting schedules and team operational calendars.
- Oversee football facility scheduling and operational readiness.
- Assist with recruiting visit logistics in collaboration with coaching staff. Serve as liaison with other necessary university departments.
- Coordinate team meals and nutritional support for camps & competition.
- Maintain operational records and reports.
- Direct all football equipment operations. Ensure proper fitting of helmets, shoulder pads, and protective equipment.
- Maintain accurate inventory of all football equipment, uniforms, and apparel.
- Coordinate purchasing of football equipment and supplies.
- Maintain inventory control systems. Oversee laundering, maintenance, repair, and replacement of uniforms and equipment.
- Ensure compliance with manufacturer's safety standards and NCAA equipment regulations. Coordinate equipment transportation for practices and competitions.
- Other related duties, as assigned
Qualifications:- Minimum Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree preferred
- Minimum Experience
- Three (3) years related experience
- Licenses/CertificationsN/AKnowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of NCAA Division I, SWAC, and University policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of football equipment fitting maintenance, inventory control, and safety standards.
- Knowledge of athletic operations and game management.
- Strong organizational and project management skills. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, inventory management software, and equipment tracking systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
- Ability to supervise student managers and temporary staff. Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
- Strong budgeting and purchasing skills. Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extensive travel schedules.
- Ability to establish positive working relationships with coaches, student-athletes, vendors, officials, and campus departments.
- Ability to lift, transport, and organize athletic equipment.
EEO Statement:
Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.
Benefits:
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement and deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 29 hours per week and are employed more than 4 1/2 months over the course of a year receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
