Athletic Merchandiser

SUMMARY

The BMC athletic department consists of 30+ programs, more than 100+ coaches, and more than 900 student athletes. The Athletic Merchandiser (1) provides visionary leadership, strategic planning, and policy development for the School Store, Pride Packs, and purchasing for the athletic department; (2) assists in the maintenance of an athletics program that is committed to the school's Catholic mission and strategic priorities; and (3) ensures compliance with all school, Diocese of Orlando, and FHSAA policies, rules, and regulations. The Athletic Merchandiser reports to the Athletic Director and the Principal ( or designee of the Principal). 

The Diocese of Orlando’s four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employees:

1. Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living.

2. Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness.

3. Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.

4. Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the classification. Other duties may be required as assigned.

Spirit Wear Store

• Merchandise acquisition
• Spirit wear designs and selections
• Supervision of volunteers and people working the store
• Financial accounting for all store functions
• Inventory items
• Plan / Prepare ordering for upcoming seasons
• Work with graphic designers for BMC branding guidelines
• Manage relationships / partnerships with vendors

Pride Packs / Uniforms

• Ordering of items for student athletes and coaches
• Managing and monitoring compliance with BSN and Under Armour contract agreements
• Online store for all sports during their seasons
• Meet with BSN, coach and assigned Athletic Director annually for equipment purchases
• Inventory excess goods / equipments
• Manage athletic admin rewards accounts with BSN / Under Armour

Finances

• Process deposits and transactions for the Athletics Department as it pertains to the School Store, Pride Packs, and activity fees
• Maintain appropriate databases to assist in financial accounting and reconciliation
• Manage receipts and invoices
• Process and create purchase orders, check requests, payment for vendors, etc.
• Monitor and manage Lightspeed system
• Track internal transactions through store
• Manage athletic gifts and donations
• Order letterman jackets
• Manage Hornet Athletic Association gift cards 

Special Events

• Assist Administration, admissions and advancement with apparel ordering
• Assist with annual faculty and staff gifts
• Football Home Games
• Back to School Night
• Hornet Expo (largest sales day)
• Grandparents Day
• Hornet Scramble
• Used uniform sale
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Environment: Work is performed primarily in an office, gymnasium, or athletic facility.

Physical: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, lift, carry, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, see, hear, and use their hands for fine and gross motor functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a role model for ethical, moral, and Catholic principles
• High School Diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Possess 3-5 years of retail experience
• Preferred athletic experience; coaching, operations, equipment, and/or events
• Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus
• Be a high energy, self-starter with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in an atmosphere in which time sensitive deadlines are the norm, as are interruptions
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school
• Be available to work evenings and weekends when necessary

CATHOLIC FAITH

Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.

All candidates are required to fulfill the Diocese of Orlando Safe Environment Certification process and undergo screening with the Clearinghouse Care Provider Background Screen via the following websites:

https://www.orlandodiocese.org/office/safe-environment/

https://info.flclearinghouse.com