"Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager"

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 Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) Certification or the ability to achieve certification within two years of date of hire.