Football Operations Assistant Jobs in California

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USC Athletics is looking to hire an Assistant Director of Football Equipment Operations to join our staff and student community of 600+ individuals. This role is responsible for ensuring the football equipment room and needs of the football team are met daily, as well as assisting with various sports and the equipment room.
Reporting directly to the Director of Football Equipment Operations, the Assistant Director of Football Equipment Operations will work in collaboration with Equipment, Football Operations, Recruiting, Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning, Creative, and Facilities departments. The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent time management skills and priority setting skills, proficient communication skills (both written and verbal), great utilization of Microsoft Office, ability to develop and implement improvements to move the department forward, be highly thorough and dependable while maintain a high degree of professionalism, display discretion and integrity and possess strong leadership skills, and possess flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Knowledge of and experience working in higher education preferred. Understanding of the unique culture and needs of college athletes preferred.
This position serves a large student and staff population, must demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for a variety of populations, and is expected to contribute to the program's demonstrated commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all. USC Athletics is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity.
This is an exempt position. Candidates must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including availability early mornings, evening hours, and weekends, is required.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and actively support the day-to-day operations of the football equipment room, ensuring efficient service delivery to student-athletes and staff.
• Coordinate football equipment operations in support of practices, games, recruiting activities, and special events.
• Manage locker room operations, including equipment distribution, organization, and daily player service needs.
• Plan and execute equipment logistics for home contests, away travel, postseason competition, and other team-related events.
• Ensure operational readiness, maintenance, and safety compliance of helmets, shoulder pads, and all protective equipment in accordance with manufacturer and industry standards.
• Oversee the laundering and maintenance of uniforms, practice gear, and staff apparel to ensure quality and availability.
• Assist in the supervision, training, and development of student equipment managers and support staff.
• Maintain accurate inventory control using Teamworks Inventory Management, ensuring compliance with NCAA, Big Ten, and institutional policies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with coaching staff, sports medicine, strength & conditioning, football operations, recruiting, and facilities to support daily program needs.
• Promotes an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold the principles of the USC Code of Ethics.
• Promotes an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold the principles of the USC Code of Ethics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years working in a collegiate or professional football equipment operation.
• Certified Athletic Equipment Manager (or able to receive AEMA certification within 1 year).
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 100+ lbs.
• Valid driver's license is required. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment. For more information, please visit the policy website.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Front Rush.
• Experience working in higher education and/or a sports related field ideal.

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values.
The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $87,000. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.
To Apply
All candidates must submit a resume with their application. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. All USC employees will undergo reference checking and background screening prior to hire.
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.
Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years working in a collegiate or professional football equipment operation. Certified Athletic Equipment Manager (or able to receive AEMA certification within 1 year).
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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