Graduate Assistant - Athletic Equipment Management

Job Summary

This University is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Equipment Department for Athletics to serve in an administrative support role for the department.  This position will manage the day-to-day operation of athletic equipment rooms, and provide student athletes and coaches with necessary athletic equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operation of athletic equipment rooms
• Oversee preparation, distribution, and return of uniforms and athletic equipment
• Respond to equipment requests from coaches
• Size athletes for uniforms and fit uniforms/equipment
• Repair and recondition athletic equipment as needed;
• Monitor and maintain inventory
• Oversee daily laundering of player loops, coach's loops, uniforms and towels
• Assist in preparation of equipment, playing areas, and locker rooms for practices and games
• Travel with teams to assist in equipment set-up and game duties if requested
• Equipment ordering
• Build and maintain vendor relations
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to maintain academic GPA of 3.0
• May only work 20 hours per week but may require evenings and weekend hours.
• Computer proficiency including email, internet, MS Office Suite, social media platforms and other software applications.
• Knowledge of planning and organizational practices to ensure smooth operations and to meet deadlines.
• Capable of working independently without direction or oversight.
• Meticulous with a keen attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Outstanding communications skills, including verbal and written with a good command of the English language.
• Good relationship management skills and ability to work cohesively in a team environment requiring good social and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work simultaneously on multiple projects of varying sizes and detail requirement.
• Ability to cope with changing priorities, rolling deadlines and a fast-paced environment effectively.