Athletic Equipment Manager

Western Connecticut State University

Athletic Equipment Manager

Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for an Athletic Equipment Manager.

WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.

WestConn is a Division III school and a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The football program is a member of the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Association (MASCAC), Women’s Golf plays independently, while the other 19 intercollegiate athletic programs are members of the Little East Conference. The University belongs to conferences and associations appropriate to the specific athletic activity program. Additional information about the department may be found at https://westconnathletics.com

Position Summary: Assists in all phases of equipment room management for an athletic program consisting of multiple varsity and junior varsity sports. This position also includes assisting in game day management. Will supervises student employees. Duties include:

• Assists in purchasing equipment and supplies for all individual athletic teams, while keeping a digital inventory system for athletic equipment.
• Maintains and repairs athletic equipment. Assists in arranging for reconditioning of equipment.
• Assists in ensuring that all equipment purchases and donations meet commonly accepted standards within the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) guidelines and for the quality, health, and safety of athletes.
• Assists in monitoring and assigning locker rooms for home and visiting student-athletes and athletic staff. Greets and escorts visiting teams and officials for all sports to their assigned rooms while showing them training facilities and fields/court.
• Assists in fittings of all protective equipment worn by athletes.
• May instruct student staff members on all aspects of the equipment room.
• Assists in all in-house laundry operations for athletic needs as well as University needs.
• Assists in bid specifications for athletic equipment purchases and works cooperatively with the Administrative Services department to coordinate equipment purchases.
• Assists the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics in preparing the annual equipment budget for all Intercollegiate Athletics.
• Assists with game management, which includes set up, running of, and break down of scheduled events.
• Schedule all equipment room personnel.
  
  

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree is required; Two (2) years’ experience in maintaining equipment; Strong interpersonal, communication & organizational skills; Must be willing to work weekends and early and/or late hours and holidays. Experience with Microsoft 365; Multi-lingual or bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits: The hiring salary range is $57,552 - $78,545 and is commensurate upon candidates' experience. WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information on benefits can be found at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/. All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA), successfully passing of a background check and a pre-employment physical. WSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, employment verifications, and a criminal history record check.

Application Process: Prospective candidates must submit a cover letter, which includes the names and contact information for three (3) professional references and a resume. Email your application materials in PDF or Word format only to Ms. Peggy Boyle, University HR Administrator - Recruitment & Labor Relations. In subject line of email reference: Your Last Name - Athletic Equipment Manager. Application materials must be emailed to: hrpositions@wcsu.edu and must be received no later than Friday, July 5, 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

State and Federal requirements expect that organizations with 100 or more employees invite applicants to self-identify gender and race. We kindly request all applicants to complete the Affirmative Action Data Questionnaire via the following link. http://wcsu.edu/diversity/affirmative-action-data-questionnaire/. Any questions may be directed to Ms. Keisha Stokes in the WCSU Office of Diversity and Equity at stokesk@wcsu.edu. Completion of this data will not affect your opportunity for employment, or terms or conditions of employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all search records and only accessed by the Office of Diversity and Equity.

Western is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer

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