Assistant Equipment Manager

Colby College

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Posted:

May 13, 2019

Location:

Waterville, Maine

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Salary:

Type:

Full-time - Entry Level

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Categories:

Operations, Operations - Equipment Manager

Preferred Education:

High School

The Colby College Department of Athletics seeks an assistant equipment manager beginning as soon as possible. This is a full-time, year-round appointment. The assistant equipment manager will assist the head equipment manager in all aspects of maintaining the equipment room for the Department of Athletics. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College, including its cultural and ethnic diversity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventory records for all 32 varsity sports, utilizing excel and online databases
Support head coaches in procurement activities to ensure necessary stock levels
Provide a world-class experience and high level of service to Colby student athletes
Train and supervise student workers on policies and procedures relative to inventorying, laundering, issuing, and maintaining apparel and equipment
Coordinate laundry services for all sports including but not limited to laundering loops, uniforms, towels, etc
Maintain clean and organized equipment room areas and ensure proper storage of athletic equipment used in and around the facility
Fit, clean and repair equipment in accordance with National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) and Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) standards
Maintain all student athlete records with regards to fitting, maintenance, and repair
Foster, build, and maintain relationships with vendors and sporting goods companies
Reconcile all shipping and receiving activities within prescribed timelines
Ensure compliance with all NCAA and NESCAC rules relating to equipment operations
Work closely with other departments on campus to affect optimum support
Support special event planning and operations as required
Attend department meetings
Secondary summer assignment to be determined
Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: This position has significant interactions with Department of Athletics’ staff members and student athletes. Additionally, the position interacts with faculty, staff, students, alumni, vendors, and other outside constituencies.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform the essential functions.

General office, athletic facility, and campus environment. The position requires work outside and in inclement weather with frequent early morning, evening, and weekend work required throughout the year with those dates determined by the head equipment manager. Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary. Walking, standing, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds is required. Computer usage involving repetitive hand/wrist motion is required.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the "Apply Now" button on the Colby College website. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information of three professional references. Materials should be addressed to:

Assistant Equipment Manager - Search Committee Office of Human Resources Colby College 5500 Mayflower Hill Waterville, ME 04901-8855

If you experience difficulty uploading your documents, you may submit any .doc or .pdf materials to hr@colby.edu. Please do not submit duplicate materials.

A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent required; additional coursework or post-secondary education preferred
Experience with an athletic equipment inventory system a plus
Ability to work a dynamic schedule with frequent evening and weekend hours
Proficiency in Microsoft Office essential
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with a high level of motivation
Attention to detail and accuracy are critical
Must be able to work independently, exercise judgment, manage projects with minimal supervision, and adjust as new projects are assigned
Valid driver’s license required and must meet the College’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements
Ability to make an impact through work as a member of a team and diverse community

NOTES:

Additional Salary Information: Hourly position

About Colby College

Colby is a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) and has 28 intercollegiate sports that compete at the Division III level, and four programs (men’s and women’s Alpine and Nordic Skiing) that complete at the Division I level. The department also hosts a variety of club and intramural sports. Over one-third of Colby’s 2,000 students participate in intercollegiate sports, and in total, nearly three-quarters are involved in fitness and recreation activities in the department. The College has broken ground on the construction of a new, state-of-the-art athletics complex, scheduled to open in the fall of 2020, which is destined to be among the best Division III facilities in the country. The 350,000 square-foot athletics center will include an indoor track and field competition center, aquatic center with Maine’s first 50-meter pool, squash center, gymnasium, hockey arena, strength and fitness center, training rooms, and coaching suites. Additionally, the College recently opened a 70-acre-plus outdoor competition center that consists of three gleaming new competition and recreational fields that are also among the finest outdoor venues in Division III. ... Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes employment decisions on the basis of the individual's qualifications to contribute to Colby's educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or military or veteran’s status. Colby is an equal opportunity employer and operates in accordance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Colby complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution’s education programs and activities. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to Colby’s Title IX coordinator or to the federal Office of Civil Rights. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college. For more information about the College, please visit the Colby web site: www.colby.edu.

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