Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager

Job Family Group:

Staff

Department/Office:

Equipment (Quin Patterson)

Time Type:

Full time

Compensation:

$17.00-$21.17

Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Job Description:

Responsible for assisting all aspects of the athletic equipment operation. Ensures that all equipment and uniform needs are met for all sports practices, competitions, road trips, non-traditional seasons, and special events.

 

JOB DUTIES

Maintains the organization, inventory and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms:

• Labels all player athletic equipment and uniforms.

• Maintains accurate records of equipment, uniforms, locks and locker room arrangements.

• Repairs broken equipment; and cleans players’ lockers, locker rooms, laundry room and equipment room.

Responsible for game day preparations:

• Be in attendance of certain assigned games to assist in any last-minute equipment needs of players, coaches, officials, opposing teams and personnel.

• Ensures uniforms are ready in respective locker rooms and organize and have necessary equipment ready for on-field/on-court use on game days.

• Prepares extra equipment bags and ensures they are readily available if needed.

• Provides post-game laundry services for participating teams as necessary.

Responsible for travel preparations:

• Organizes uniforms, travel warm-ups, rain gear, equipment and players’ bags for travel.

• Prepares bags placed in respective locker rooms for athletes before travel.

• Provides post-travel laundry services.

• Takes inventory of travel equipment and uniforms and notifies coaches and/or players of missing items upon return.

Completes other daily equipment room tasks including, but not limited to:

• Provides laundry service for coaches, players and staff.

• Supervises and delegates various responsibilities to student work staff.

• Prepares and submits equipment and uniform lists for order.

• Retrieves incoming equipment and uniforms from the shipping and receiving department and checking in orders.

• Accesses equipment room, storage, laundry facilities, locker room, training room and other facilities.

• Works weekdays that extend beyond an eight-hour workday, works multiple consecutive weekends, holidays and on occasion sudden schedule changes communicated by Head Athletic Equipment Manager and/or Athletic Support Staff.

• Conducts other duties as assigned by Head Equipment Manager and other support staff.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES 

• Abides by NCAA Division III rules and regulations.

• Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.

• Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.

• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION 

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Preferred:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.

EXPERIENCE 

Required:

• One year of experience working in an athletic environment and/or with athletic equipment to include experience as a student worker assisting the Athletic Equipment Manager with related job duties.

Preferred:

• Five years of experience working in an athletic environment and with athletic equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Preferred:

• Use and knowledge of all athletic equipment used by the athletic department. 

• Proper fitting techniques and reference points for fitting athletic equipment.

• General knowledge of basic and high-powered tools

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS 

Required:

• Athletic E