Utah State University

Assistant Equipment Manager for Olympic Sports

City Logan Campus
Posted Date 2 weeks ago(11/23/2024 5:36 PM)
Requisition ID
2024-8579
# of Openings
1
Job Locations
US-UT-Logan
Category (Portal Searching)
Athletics
Position Type
Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification
Non-Exempt
Percent of Time or Hours per Week
40 Hours per Week
College
Athletics
Department
Vice President-Athletics
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Telework Eligible
No

Overview

The Athletics Department at Utah State University is seeking a dedicated and organized Coordinator I to assist in the day-to-day operations of the Equipment Room for our fifteen Olympic Sports. This role, under the direction of the Director of Olympic Sports Equipment, will involve overseeing practice and game setups, maintaining equipment standards, and managing inventory. This position requires a commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with coaches, staff, and student-athletes.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all practice and game setup/breakdown, providing guidance to student equipment staff.
  • Ensure the equipment room is organized, clean, and safe.
  • Preparing facilities for tours and recruiting visits, including photo shoots.
  • Assist the Director of Olympic Sports Equipment with the uniforms and apparel allotment, ensuring proper sizing and maintenance.
  • Assist in planning and budgeting equipment orders for Olympic Sports, working closely with coaches.
  • Submit “At Once” and “Future” orders for Nike apparel and footwear through suppliers for assigned sports.
  • Select, fit, distribute, collect, inspect, and maintain equipment to meet safety standards, collaborating with coaches on current and future needs.
  • Coordinate the embellishment of apparel with school logos for assigned Olympic sports teams.
  • Assemble and distribute team gear packages for assigned teams.
  • Set up and clean shower towels for visiting teams and officials during home events for assigned sports.
  • Manage inventory using equipment inventory software, conducting pre-and postseason inventory and addressing mid-season shortages.
  • Provide logistical support for practices and games, responding to emergencies and coordinating facility requirements.
  • Support inventory management and distribution of Letterman Awards (e.g., jackets and blankets)
  • Supervise the Spectrum Arena laundry facility, ensuring washers, dryers, and laundry chemicals are maintained. 
  • Perform additional assignments and projects as directed by Olympic Sports’s Director of Equipment Operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • One year of equipment management experience.
  • Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
  • Commitment to ethical principles and student-athlete welfare.
  • Willingness and availability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to adhere to USU Travel and Driving policies.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA, Mountain West Conference, Pac 12, and Utah State University policies and regulations.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • One year of equipment management experience at the NCAA Division I level.
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Proficiency in SportSoft Inventory Software or similar systems.
  • Athletic Equipment Manager Association (AEMA) certification, or willingness to pursue certification within one year.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

  1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
  2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

This position requires physical activity, including the ability to lift 50 to 100 pounds, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and squat. Employees must be able to stand for long periods, perform repetitive hand motions, and reach overhead. Exposure to extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors, and loud noises may occur.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

 

*updated 04/2024

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023

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