Athletics - Assistant Equipment Manager

Sacred Heart University•Fairfield, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Equipment Manager in day-to-day equipment operation on campus. This role involves collaborating on record-keeping and inventory, serving as a contact for specific sports, issuing and accounting for equipment, assisting with purchasing cycles and cost-saving measures, and supporting coaches with equipment maintenance and repair. Travel with teams may be required, as well as laundering gear and performing daily maintenance. Inventory control of team clothing is also a responsibility.

Requirements

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations is required.
Must have prior experience with hockey equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher with commensurate experience and AEMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Equipment Manager in the day-to-day equipment operation for the athletic department.
Collaborate with the Equipment Manager in maintaining records of all equipment and inventory.
Serve as primary contact for the equipment operation for select sports at the direction of the Equipment Manager.
Issue equipment and uniforms to athletic teams, coaches, and students and account for the return and condition of equipment.
Assist in developing a uniform purchasing cycle and cost-saving measures (e.g., bulk purchasing) for each program.
Assist coaches in the issuance, maintenance, and repair of athletic equipment.
Travel with select in-season teams for the purpose of supervising the equipment requirements of traveling teams may be required.
Assist in purchasing athletic equipment and clothing.
Launder practice gear and uniforms after each contest/practice.
Daily maintenance of athletic equipment.
Inventory control of each team's clothing.
Other duties as assigned.