Athletics Assistant- Equipment/Olympic Sports

University of South Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Florida Athletics team seeks an Athletics Assistant for Equipment Operations to provide essential operational and logistical support for the Olympic Sports equipment department. This temporary role focuses on inventory, apparel processing, and ensuring efficient equipment facilities for student-athletes and coaching staffs.

Key duties include managing laundry workflow, organizing deliveries, performing regular inventory audits, and maintaining a clean, professional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Level 1 Criminal Background Check prior to employment.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements (Florida).
• Two years of direct experience for an associate degree; four years for a bachelor's degree; six years for a master's; seven for a professional degree; nine for a doctoral degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage laundry operations, including timely collection, processing, and redistribution of athletic gear and uniforms.
• Assist with package logistics by receiving, sorting, and organizing incoming freight and deliveries.
• Conduct inventory collections and routine audits to ensure accurate tracking of apparel and gear.
• Maintain equipment room upkeep to preserve a clean, organized, and professional environment.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Athletics Assistant for Equipment Operations provides essential operational and logistical support to the Olympic Sports equipment department. This temporary role focuses on maintaining inventory, processing team apparel, and ensuring the equipment facilities run efficiently to support student-athletes and coaching staffs.

Responsibilities

• Manage laundry operations, including the timely collection, processing, and redistribution of athletic gear and uniforms
• Assist with package logistics by receiving, sorting, and organizing incoming freight and deliveries
• Conduct inventory collections and routine audits to ensure accurate tracking of apparel and gear.
• Maintain equipment room upkeep to preserve a clean, organized, and professional environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Level 1 Criminal Background Check prior to employment.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate ( https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310 ) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota‑Manatee and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3 % of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

The USF Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is an integral part of USF and its mission by sponsoring a diverse and nationally competitive Division I athletic program. The program serves several significant constituencies, including its student‑athletes, who are students first. The most important priority of the program is the progress of the student‑athletes toward graduation. Other priorities include the health, fitness and emotional development of student‑athletes at USF.

Intercollegiate Athletics provide a sense of collegiality, allegiance, and pride for students, staff, faculty, alumni, boosters and the greater Tampa Bay community at large and serves as a focal point for their support. Within the framework of competitive excellence, Intercollegiate Athletics at USF are also a contact vehicle leading supporters to a greater awareness of the University’s mission, academic programs and prominence as an educational institution.

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first‑class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota‑Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3 % of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.