ASSISTANT EQUIPMENT MANAGER – UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO

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Position Overview
The Assistant Equipment Manager has shared responsibility in the operation of the athletic equipment room for 15 intercollegiate sports (6 men; 9 women’s) for the U of I’s NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program. The Assistant Equipment Manager reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Equipment Services (AADES) and is responsible for all aspects of apparel and equipment needs for U of I’s Olympic sports (Women’s Soccer, Women’s Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Men’s and Women’s Golf, Men’s and Women’s Track and Field, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Swimming & Diving). This position will support and develop professional skills through various projects and duties and collaborate with the AADES and administrative staff on goals specific for the equipment room and services.

Duties include:

  • Responsibility for selecting, purchasing, issuing, fitting, safety inspecting, laundering, maintenance, and repairing of athletic apparel and equipment for designated sports
  • Maintaining accurate inventory and insuring accountability
  • Coordinating with the AADES and coaches in selection and ordering of athletic equipment
  • Managing budgets and monitoring equipment purchases of all assigned sports
  • Coordinating with coaches in preparation for practices, travel and athletic contests
  • Providing supervision and direction to equipment room assistants, student assistants, and team managers
  • Assisting with event management
Unit URL
govandals.com
Position Qualifications
Required Experience
  • Two-years of experience working in athletic support operations
  • Working with minimal supervision
  • Managing multiple deadlines simultaneously with attention to administrative details
  • Using computer software and applications for word processing, email, internet searches and data organization
  • Laundering and maintaining athletic clothing
Required Education
  • Bachelors degree
Required Other
  • None
Additional Preferred
  • Three years of experience working in a collegiate or professional organization athletic equipment room
  • AEMA (Athletic Equipment Managers Association) certified, or the ability to receive certification within one year of hire date
  • Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics
  • Knowledge of university and athletics department purchasing procedures
  • Familiarity working with university vendors
  • Experience with an inventory system
  • Maintaining inventory records and applying inventory control procedures
  • Experience in fitting safety equipment (helmet, shoulder pads, etc.) for football
  • Good knowledge of sports equipment and clothing used in all U of I sports: Football, Men’s/Women’s Basketball, Women’s Volleyball, Men’s/ Women’s Cross Country, Men’s/Women’s Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field, Men’s/Women’s Tennis, Men’s/Women’s Golf, Women’s Swimming/Diving and Women’s Soccer
  • One year of experience supervising student workers and/or team managers
  • Flexibility to handle various situations and irregular hours with little notice
  • Knowledge or use of machinery such as commercial washers and dryers, heat presses and sewing machines
  • Ability to demonstrate integrity
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
    • Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move athletic equipment weighing up to 50 lbs

 
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

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