Athletics Assistant

Vail Unified School District•Vail, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates a variety of duties dealing with the purchasing, distribution, and maintenance of athletic equipment and uniforms to all student athletes for the school’s athletic programs. This position orders, receives, unpacks and examines, inventories, maintains, and issues all athletic equipment, uniforms, and supplies used by the athletic teams. It provides for adequate storage of all athletic equipment, follows approved procedures to safely and securely store athletic equipment, uniforms, and supplies, and oversees daily fitting and adjustment of gear with direction from the Athletic Trainer. The role also oversees laundry and locker room maintenance, washes soiled uniforms and other supplies or arranges to have uniforms and supplies laundered. It supervises the transportation of athletic equipment to off-campus events, as needed; oversees the setup of equipment for both home and away games, and ensures the availability of needed equipment for visiting teams and officials. The position requisitions supplies and equipment, inspects supplies in stock to detect those requiring repair or cleaning, and repairs torn or damaged equipment, uniforms, or supplies or sends items out for repairs. It collects fees from student athletes for damaged or lost uniforms, equipment, or supplies, and may accompany the team on trips. The role also prepares cost estimates for supplies and agrees to abide by the Code of Ethics as set forth by the assigned school. This position oversees and coordinates the work of lower level athletic equipment staff and/or students engaged in the day-to-day performance of related activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, coaching staff, student athletes, student volunteers, community members, vendors, and the general public.
Ability to manage a flexible work schedule including being present at all practices, games, and other events as needed.
Demonstrated basic proficiency in using a computer, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and Internet.
Knowledge of basic budgeting, accounting principles, and record keeping procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend documents such as instructions, safety rules, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively present information one-to-one and in small group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Valid Arizona driver’s license and minimum auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with sports programs/teams is preferable.
Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities, as approved by the site Principal.

Responsibilities

Orders, receives, unpacks, examines, inventories, maintains, and issues all athletic equipment, uniforms, and supplies.
Provides for adequate storage of all athletic equipment, following approved procedures for safe and secure storage.
Oversees daily fitting and adjustment of gear with direction from the Athletic Trainer.
Oversees laundry and locker room maintenance, washing soiled uniforms and other supplies or arranging for laundering.
Supervises the transportation of athletic equipment to off-campus events, oversees equipment setup for games, and ensures availability of needed equipment for visiting teams and officials.
Requisitions supplies and equipment.
Inspects supplies in stock for repair or cleaning needs, and repairs or sends out for repair torn or damaged equipment, uniforms, or supplies.
Collects fees from student athletes for damaged or lost items.
Accompanies team on trips.
Prepares cost estimates for supplies.
Abides by the Code of Ethics.
Oversees and coordinates the work of lower level athletic equipment staff and/or students.