What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment and Operations Assistant (Part-Time) position at Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association?
About Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association
Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) strives to “Let No One Sit on the Sidelines” and operates with a mission to promote and support the development and well-being of physically disabled youth, adults and veterans by providing inclusive recreation, fitness and competitive adaptive and sports programs for Paralympic sports. GLASA also offers opportunities for empowerment through education, leadership and training in collaboration with community-based organizations.
To learn more about Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association. please visit: https://www.glasa.org/
The Opportunity
GLASA is seeking an Equipment and Operations Assistant to help ensure GLASA’s adaptive recreation and sports programs for Paralympic sports as well as wellness activities are of the utmost quality and value to athletes who have a physical or visual disability.
Role and Responsibilities
Reports to Senior Program Manager
- Responsible for getting sport equipment to and from programs, including practices, competitions, and tournaments
- Assist with equipment repairs and communicate additional equipment needs to the program managers
- Assist at GLASA events with set-up, take-down, and filling in as needed
- Update and maintain an equipment inventory system
- Assist coaches during sport programming and provide help to athletes as needed
- Be a liaison between athletes, their families, and the GLASA program managers
- Assist with facility organization and upkeep
- Be a supportive team player with all GLASA staff
Requirements
- Must be able to travel to various sites to administer programs with 10% out of state travel
- Nights and weekend required
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Must be able to drive van/truck with trailer
- Must be able to help with weekend events (6 – 8 per year)
- Valid driver's license
- Pass background check and complete SafeSport course within 2 weeks of hire
Benefits
- 401K retirement program with company match
- PTO after 1 year of service
- Holidays
- Parental leave
Qualifications
- Strong passion to support adaptive and Paralympic sports both live and virtually
- High school diploma or higher
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work successfully independently and with a team
- Strong desire to help others, learn new skills, and create positive experiences for athletes
- Good mechanical skills
- Responsive and good communication skills
- Associate’s degree or higher preferred
Salary commensurate with experience and education.
GLASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Personnel selected based on ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.
To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to info@glasa.org. No recruiters please.