Assistant Equipment Manager

University of Maine at Augusta; Orono, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maine is seeking an Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager for the football program. The role oversees purchasing, fitting, issuing and maintenance of athletic equipment, ensuring safety and compliance with NCAA regulations.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), strong organizational skills, and experience in equipment handling. The position requires the ability to lift heavy items and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in purchasing and inventory management.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards for exposure control of Blood borne pathogens.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Excellent organization and written skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience with sewing machines, power tools, industrial washing machines, dryers and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing, fitting, issuing and maintenance of athletic equipment.
• Ensure equipment operations comply with NCAA and safety standards.
• Coordinate with teams and staff on equipment needs and inventory.
• Maintain durable, safe and clean equipment and facilities.

Skills

Organization

Written communication

Time management

Independent judgment

multitasking

OSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Sewing machines

Power tools

Industrial washing machines

Dryers

Job description

The Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager is the primary point of contact for the UMaine Football program, overseeing all operations relating to the purchasing, fitting, issuing, and maintenance of athletic equipment. Typical hiring salary for this position is $47,112.00 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About the University

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

Benefits

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefitsfor employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degreeor an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated successful experience in purchasing and inventory management.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards for exposure control of Blood borne pathogens.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Excellent organization and written skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative and to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe and appropriate operation, maintenance, and repair of sewing machines, power tools, industrial washing machines, dryers and other sports-related equipment.

Preferred

• At least 2 years of equipment experience as a student employee at an FCS or FBS intuition.
• Previous experience with the sport of basketball and other Olympic sports.
• Computer experience.
• Ability to lift 20 - 30 lbs. frequently and 80 - 100 lbs. Infrequently.
• Ability to travel, normally requiring a valid driver's license.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. You may view the University's Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.