Serves as the technical expert advisor to the Department of Athletics senior leadership and head coaches in the acquisition, fitting, and safety of current and state-of-the-art athletic sports equipment.
Provides coaches and cadet-athletes with guidance on specific equipment requirements as it relates to current NCAA and MWC guidelines.
Measures, fits, and ensures the serviceability and safety of sports equipment for football, men's and women's basketball, ice hockey, and baseball teams.
Recommends equipment modifications to staff, coaches, and cadet-athletes for functionality, proper fit, and safety.
Consult and collaborate with other equipment managers, coaches, athletic trainers, and vendors on industry standard current trends, new technologies, functionality, proper fit, and safety of sports equipment.
Recommends changes and improvements to sports equipment based on specialized knowledge to improve functionality and maintain the highest level of safety standards.
Keeps abreast of industry trends, latest state-of-the-art equipment, and safety via review of technical bulletins, manufacturer's catalogs, and network contacts.
Provides technical advice while investigating and analyzing safety, injuries, and equipment failures.
Determines specific team requirements based on knowledge of current inventory, new industry standard equipment, and new NCAA guidelines.
Makes recommendations to senior staff and head coaches on current inventory quantity and quality, safety, and reliability of equipment.
Responsible for accuracy and accomplishing required paperwork for equipment purchases and coordination of delivery.
If necessary, responsible for preparing appropriate and required documentation for sole-source justification of equipment.
Responsible for accurate accountability and security of athletic equipment, uniforms, and required apparel by establishing appropriate control procedures, conducting of inventory, and maintenance records.
Provides logistical support (i.e., sideline/bench assistance, loading/unloading of equipment).
Ensure proper coordination, inventory, packing, and transporting of equipment for home and away intercollegiate contests, post-season NCAA competition, and bowl games.
Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjusts priorities, and prepares work schedules.
Develops methods and processes to improve customer service and processes.
Hears and resolves complaints.
Effects disciplinary measures.
Identifies and arranges for needed development and training of subordinates.
Ensure oversight of athletic department equipment room organization, cleanliness and safety.
Prepare staging and presentation of facilities for tours and recruiting visits.
Abide by all DoD, USAF, USAFA, USAFA/AD, and NCAA policies, rules, regulations, instructions, and operational procedures.
This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment drug test.
This position requires the incumbent to have a valid drivers license within 45 days of employment.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/12/2021
Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Knowledge of industry-standard and state-of-the-art sports equipment and current NCAA bylaws related to sports equipment.
Prior NCAA Division I experience required.
Prior experience with NCAA Division I football is preferred.
Demonstrated experience in fitting football protective equipment; Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) certified.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and with professionalism in a fast-paced athletic environment.
Position required to work evening, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to stand for long periods and work in various environmental conditions.
Skilled in providing technical advice, analyzing, interpreting, and following manufacturer's guidelines, manuals, and technical data.
Must have ability to multi-task, plan, organize, prioritize, and reprioritize work to meet changing deadlines and dynamic environment.
Previous experience preparing and providing training to ensure proper fit and safety of equipment.
Knowledge of athletic fabric and materials, their difference, durability, care and maintenance.
Prior experience with computer and software platforms and industry-standard inventory systems.
Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
Bachelor's degree is required.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
Direct deposit is required
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
A probationary period may be required
Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD)
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
AD may pay a NTE $3.5K for moving expenses and will be approved by the Vice Athletic Director.
Moving expenses only applies to a newly hired NAF employee who has not established residence in the current geographic area.
Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
Resume
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Diploma/ GED
Disability Letter (VA)
License
Other (1)
Other (2)
PCS Orders
Professional Certification
Proof of Marriage Status
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/12/2021 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application Information (https://help.usastaffing.gov/apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information)
USAFA Athletics Department
10 FSS/FSCN
5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840-2620
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
Resume
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Diploma/ GED
Disability Letter (VA)
License
Other (1)
Other (2)
PCS Orders
Professional Certification
Proof of Marriage Status
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/12/2021 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application Information (https://help.usastaffing.gov/apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information)
USAFA Athletics Department
10 FSS/FSCN
5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840-2620
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
