What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment and Fields Manager position at Dickinson College?
Posting Details
Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.
Dickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of Benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.
In our ongoing efforts to support the health of our community, Dickinson College strongly encourages all members of the campus community to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
Essential Functions:
- Oversee equipment operations for all athletic teams. Coordinating the distribution and collection of all equipment and soft goods for each program in the athletics department. Keep updated accurate records of all inventoried equipment and soft goods and manage uniform cycles. Work with coaches and administrative staff to determine specific program needs. Implement and oversee laundry systems for teams.
- Responsible for set-up and breakdown of select facilities for competition (Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, and Volleyball). Collaborate with Athletic Communications, Facilities, Game Managers, and Grounds departments to ensure facilities and equipment are safe, secure, and ready for competition play. Provide field maintenance, field lining, and executed manual labor projects as needed.
- Oversee and manage casual equipment/facilities staff and student equipment/facilities work force. Provide training and supervision for tasks related to facilities maintenance, preparation, staffing, and laundry.
- Communicate with vendors concerning the purchase of equipment for athletic programs and maintenance equipment for our athletic facilities. Perform frequent checks on department equipment to ensure they are in good working condition. Work with coaches to find efficiencies in purchasing.
- Manage purchasing and receiving systems. Ensure Athletic Department mail is received safely and securely. Work with coaches on creating efficient and effective systems for receiving.
Required:
High school diploma or GED
First Aid, CPR
Work Experience:
1-3 years
Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree – Sport Management
