Assistant Equipment Manager

At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect—one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here.

Reporting to the Head Equipment Manager, this Assistant position will be responsible for assisting the meeting the daily needs for all 27 varsity sports programs, including Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Duties include, but are not limited to: maintaining, controlling, issuing and retrieving athletic equipment, practice gear and uniforms, daily laundry, and other duties as assigned.  Candidate must be willing and able to work nights and weekends and travel to select away games. Preference given to candidates knowledgeable about a variety of specific duties, including helmet fitting, equipment maintenance, and inventory cycles.

Job Description

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Aid with equipment operations of a Division I athletic program with 27 programs.

• Assist the purchase, issuance, maintenance, inventory, collection and storage of practice and game equipment and apparel.

• Assist in managing all equipment vendor relationships and contracts to ensure strong customer service, fulfillment of orders, and adherence to contractual benefits for Holy Cross.

• Plan, manage, and forecast accurate equipment budgets for each varsity program with input from the respective head coaches.

• Support the management and execution of daily laundry needs of all varsity programs.

• Fit student-athletes for equipment according to NOSCAE and manufacturer standards.

• Establish and maintain policies and procedures for the operation of the equipment room.

• Hire and manage work-study students to aid in the operation of the equipment function as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect—one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here.

Reporting to the Head Equipment Manager, this Assistant position will be responsible for assisting the meeting the daily needs for all 27 varsity sports programs, including Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Duties include, but are not limited to: maintaining, controlling, issuing and retrieving athletic equipment, practice gear and uniforms, daily laundry, and other duties as assigned.  Candidate must be willing and able to work nights and weekends and travel to select away games. Preference given to candidates knowledgeable about a variety of specific duties, including helmet fitting, equipment maintenance, and inventory cycles.

Job Description

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Aid with equipment operations of a Division I athletic program with 27 programs.

• Assist the purchase, issuance, maintenance, inventory, collection and storage of practice and game equipment and apparel.

• Assist in managing all equipment vendor relationships and contracts to ensure strong customer service, fulfillment of orders, and adherence to contractual benefits for Holy Cross.

• Plan, manage, and forecast accurate equipment budgets for each varsity program with input from the respective head coaches.

• Support the management and execution of daily laundry needs of all varsity programs.

• Fit student-athletes for equipment according to NOSCAE and manufacturer standards.

• Establish and maintain policies and procedures for the operation of the equipment room.

• Hire and manage work-study students to aid in the operation of the equipment function as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and experience in equipment control required.

• Excellent computer skills required.

• Experience as a student-athlete and/or knowledge of athletic equipment necessary.

• Must possess excellent time management skills and organizational skills and have the ability to communicate effectively with students, administrators and outside vendors.

Education and Experience

• Thorough knowledge of a relevant specialized or technical field equivalent to 2 years of college or specialized training programs.

• Over 3 years up to and including 5 years relevant experience required.

Disclaimer: The description above represents the most significant duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned."

The salary range for this exempt level position is $46,000 - $50,000.

Weekly Hours:

40

Annual Work Schedule:

Application Instructions

An updated resume and cover letter are required as a part of your internal application. In your cover letter, please reflect on how your professional and personal values align with theMission of the College of the Holy Cross to form individuals of integrity and purpose who are committed to the flourishing of all.

Additional Information
To review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed informationhere or check out ourBenefits at a Glance. 

The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at hr@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3391. 

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.

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