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Virginia Tech
Assistant Director for Olympic Sports / Equipment Services
Career Insights for Media / Talent Director
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What they do
A Media or Talent Director directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in preparation of stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions, or auditions and interviews performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in these productions.
$108,512 / year median in Virginia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community. The Assistant Director for Olympic Sports / Equipment Services will manage and coordinate ordering, distribution, collection, cleaning, repairing, and inventory for all play and practice equipment and uniforms used by the Virginia Tech Olympic Sports teams. Position will supervise student equipment managers in the day to day operations of the Olympic Sports Equipment Room. Will liaison with senior and administrative staff and coaches on the equipment and uniform needs of our student athletes. Will demonstrate appropriate knowledge of NCAA and ACC rules and regulations pertaining to practice and competition equipment. This position reports directly to the Sr. Director of Equipment Services. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in sports management or a related field with significant experience, or a master's degree. Experience with procurement, issuance, and inventory of Division I athletic equipment. Experience with equipment management for sports with emphasis on Lacrosse, Soccer, and Track & Field. Previous experience working directly with sport equipment vendors on apparel contracts, such as NIKE, Adidas, and/or Under Armour. Experience fitting, issuing, and appropriate cleaning methods/procedures for equipment and uniforms. Experience using online procurement software. Supervisory experience with equipment and laundry services. Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word. Working knowledge of NCAA compliance relative to equipment, especially uniforms and apparel. Preferred Qualifications Member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA). Experience using Teamworks Inventory Management or similar computerized inventory system.