Assistant Manager of Athletic Equipment Services

Posting Number S01303JP

Department Athletics

Job Summary

​​The Assistant Manager of Equipment Services assists with all activities related to athletic equipment and uniforms, such as budgeting, purchasing, payment authorization, distribution and inventory management, safety evaluation, maintenance, and reconditioning. In addition, the Assistant works with a limited number of head coaches under the direction and oversight of the Manager of Equipment Services. An essential role is the oversight of laundry service for 31 varsity athletic teams and staff members.

Essential Functions:

• ​​Oversee timely washing and delivery of practice and game laundry for 31 varsity teams. ​​

• ​Maintain adequate equipment, uniform and practice apparel inventories.​ With the assistance of the Manager of Equipment Services, bills students and staff for lost equipment and repair (or send for repair) all damaged athletic equipment.

• Coordinate purchasing of equipment, uniforms and supplies with a limited number of head coaches under the supervision of the Manager of Equipment Services.

• Assist with the oversight and training of student employees.

• ​Execute sizing and reconditioning of protective gear, with emphasis of head gear for select teams. Ensure safe athletic equipment for practice and games.

Pay, Benefits, and Perks:

• The starting pay range for this position will be $23.50/hour. Compensation based on your skills and experience.

• A variety of health insurance plans

• Life insurance, disability insurance, and a generous retirement plan

• Paid time off – Vacation, Personal, and Holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool

• And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.htm (https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html)

  Education/Skills Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Applicants must possess a working knowledge of computers, in particular familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite, accounting, and inventory software

• Understanding of budgeting and inventory procedures

• Strong organizational skills

• Superior customer service skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of people in a positive and effective manner

• Understanding of athletic equipment safety issues, standards, and procedures; demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate professionals and casual employees

• A commitment to being a positive member of the College community

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the requirements of the College’s Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required.

• This position is subject to a pre-placement physical, criminal history record check, and motor vehicle record check.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.

• AEMA certification

• Knowledge NCAA and NESCAC rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them

• Familiarity with the specific equipment needs of various sports.

  Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

• 1- 3 years of related experience in equipment management.

Preferred:

• Prior equipment management experience in a collegiate or professional sports setting.

  Standard Work Days and Hours

• This position is part-time, year round working 30 hours/52 weeks (0.75 FTE ).

• Hours vary widely based upon sport season and needs of athletic programs. Typically 9:00 am – 3:00 pm with occasional nights and weekends.

  About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Employment Category Part Time Year Round

FTE 0.75

Benefits Eligible Yes

Pay Type Hourly

Background Check Package Requirements Support Staff + MVR

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? Yes

Posting Date 07/03/2024

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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