Temporary Equipment Room Assistant

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University is hiring for a role focused on the daily operation of athletic laundry services and the distribution of apparel and equipment to teams. You will work closely with the Head Equipment Manager to ensure timely collection, laundering, and delivery of practice and game-day gear.

The position supports inventory control, laundry schedules, and equipment-room organization while ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 2+ years equipment room experience.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and Division I regulations.
• Athletic Equipment Manager Certification preferred.
• Ability to perform detailed work under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily monitoring, inventory and tracking of all issued equipment/apparel to assigned teams.
• Keep up the laundry and process on a daily and weekend basis.
• Ensure student-athlete safety and welfare with respect for equipment through vendor contacts.
• Ensure athletic department compliance with NCAA equipment regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Equipment Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Inventory control

Familiar with equipment/gear

Deadline pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Equipment room experience 2+ years

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Database management

Inventory software

Job description

Job Description

This position is primarily responsible for the daily operation of athletic laundry services and the distribution of apparel and equipment to assigned athletic teams. The role works closely with the Head Equipment Manager, equipment staff, and team coaches to ensure timely collection, laundering, organization, and delivery of practice and game-day apparel. Responsibilities include maintaining laundry schedules, monitoring equipment room inventory levels for daily team needs, assisting with equipment room organization, and supporting the overall operational needs of Syracuse Athletics.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and/or Two (2) plus years equivalent combination of equipment room experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations with practical, hands-on experience in applying Division I regulations is recommended.
• Athletic Equipment Manager Certification Preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to perform detailed work with accuracy under deadline pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Working knowledge of basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database functions. Proficient in computer applications relative to the inventory control.
• Familiarity with all types of equipment, uniforms, and gear.
• Must possess the ability to multi-task and meet project deadlines and work under time constraint pressures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily monitoring, inventory and tracking of all issued equipment/aparel to assigned teams.
• Keep up the laundry and process on a daily and weekend base
• Ensuring student-athlete safety and welfare with respect for equipment through vendor and manufacturing contacts. Knowledge of the safest and technological equipment.
• Ensuring the athletic department is in compliance with NCAA regulations with respect to equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Equipment Manager.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About The Syracuse Area

Syracuse is a medium-sizes city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

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