What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Equipment Specialist - Football position at Western Michigan University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
Intercollegiate Athletics-DIV
Executive Area
Intercollegiate Athletics
Department
Intercollegiate Athletics
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1106P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade
E
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
General Summary
- Manages operations of athletic equipment rooms. Serves as the equipment coordinator for multiple intercollegiate athletic sports and facilities.
Major Duties
- Manages the services and day-to-day operations of the athletic equipment rooms. Oversees athletic equipment purchases and inventory for varsity sports and staff.
- Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of services, policies, and procedures. Identifies and resolves problems. Updates and improves policies and procedures.
- Oversees apparel embellishment for cost-effectiveness, consistency, and protection of brand. Manages relationships with equipment and clothing vendors.
- Coordinates laundry room operations to ensure garments are laundered and distributed to student-athletes as needed.
- Adheres to University, state, conference, and National Collegiate Athletics Association policies and procedures, including Title IX, regarding the issuance of equipment and services for all intercollegiate sports.
- Stays up to date with evolving safety standards that are necessary to reduce liability. Ensures proper fitting and maintenance of all sports equipment to provide a safe environment for student athletes.
- Ensures the availability of equipment support for visiting teams and officials.
- Coordinates and orders athletic awards.
- Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises student and temporary employees.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
- Three years’ relevant experience.
- Experience working in an Intercollegiate Athletics equipment operations environment.
- Experience in a Football specific equipment room.
- Understanding of blood borne pathogens and exposure to soiled laundry and hazardous chemicals
- Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) certification.
- Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays.
Desired Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
- External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
- Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
Additional Position Information
- Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff
- Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation
Physical requirements and working conditions
