Assistant Equipment Manager

University of Maine System • Orono, ME

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About The Position

The Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager is the primary point of contact for the UMaine Football program, overseeing all operations relating to the purchasing, fitting, issuing, and maintenance of athletic equipment. Typical hiring salary for this position is $45,300.00 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Demonstrated successful experience in purchasing and inventory management required.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards for exposure control of Blood borne pathogens.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required.
• Excellent organization and written skills required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe and appropriate operation, maintenance, and repair of sewing machines, power tools, industrial washing machines, dryers and other sports-related equipment is required.
• Over two years of equipment management experience with a Division I FBS / FCS or Professional Football program is required.
• Experience with CoachComm or similar game day communications.
• Experience with CoachComm or similar game day communications devices is required.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative and to manage multiple tasks and deadlines are required.
• Ability to lift 20 – 30 lbs. frequently and 80 – 100 lbs. Infrequently.
• Ability to travel, normally requiring a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Teamworks Inventory Management or other inventory systems is preferred.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Successful supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Updates and enforces Equipment Room policies and procedures to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Submit all requisitions for equipment purchases requested by coaches of the assigned sports. This includes research of the equipment in need.
• Coordinate and oversee the delivery and receiving of equipment from vendors.
• Organize and oversee the distribution and collection of equipment before and after every sport season of assigned sports. Ensure the proper and safe fitting of equipment for student-athletes. Maintain student-athlete issue and billing records.
• Create, organize, and maintain procedures for game day to include equipment and uniforms for both home and away practices and games.
• Create, organize, and maintain a detailed equipment inventory of the assigned sports. Ensure that adequate and appropriate inventory levels are maintained.
• Repair and maintain equipment as needed.
• Coordinate daily laundry schedules for the sports teams, primarily the football program.
• Assign lockers and oversee organization and maintenance of assigned sports locker rooms.
• Assist Head Athletic Equipment Manager with duties including, but not limited to, laundry services, routine equipment maintenance, fitting of protective equipment, ordering, inventory, and distribution of athletic equipment and apparel.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned by the Head Equipment Manager.

Benefits

• tuition benefits (employee and dependent)
• comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability
• retirement plan options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level