Assistant Equipment Manager
SCHEDULE: Schedule based on the needs of the Physical Education Program and Athletic practices and game days. Schedule will be non-traditional and driven by the needs of the Academy.
Pay Group | Type | Status | Fiscal Year Weeks | Class | Department | Location |
BiWkly (Hourly) | Regular | TQ-Time | Academic year 10.5 months | Staff | Athletics | On-Campus |
Position Purpose
Assist the Athletic Equipment Manager in all matters relating to the athletic equipment uniforms supplies and support of department needs for an extensive physical education and interscholastic program.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in executing the vision set by the Athletic Director.
- Assist in maintaining and distributing all athletic equipment for both the Physical Education and Athletic programs including: receiving marking sorting tracking cleaning reconditioning sizing making minor repairs and storing all equipment.
- Assist in managing all team uniforms including keeping records organizing distributing laundering and making some minor repairs.
- Assist with the coordination of purchase control repair and replenishment of all athletic equipment uniforms and supplies including Capital Budget Requests.
- Support the development of student workers as assigned.
- Assist in managing all audio and video equipment for the programs. This includes issuing equipment to teams for games and/or practice.
- Assist venue managers with the purchase delivery and assembly of equipment heavy program needs.
- Assist in serving as a liaison between the Athletic Program and various departments (custodial security grounds accounting etc.) as it relates to athletic equipment uniforms supplies fields and facilities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Competencies
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity and to serving the needs of a diverse and inclusive community with diplomacy and tact.
- Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
- Ability to engage positively with students employees and guests.
- Self-motivated and independent.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including extended hours weekends and holidays.
- A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
- High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
- Ability to follow verbal and written directions maintain a professional demeanor and restraint always including stressful situations.
Direct/Indirect Reports
None.
Position Requirements
Education
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Some college experience helpful.
- Eligible to test for Athletic Equipment Managers Association Certification must acquire within 2 years of hire date.
Experience
- Experience in an academic institution preferred.
- Must have familiarity with a broad range of athletic equipment.
- Previous laundry experience preferred.
- Prior experience working with athletic uniforms and equipment a plus.
- Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work and will require the ability to remain standing for extended periods of time go up and down flights of steps lift and push heavy objects as well as stoop squat bend kneel and crouch.
- Ability to lift and transport up to 75lbs without assistance.
Additional Requirements
- Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).
- Clean Driving record (reviewed annually) if applicable.
Required Experience:
Manager