Athletic Equipment Assistant

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Casual Wage

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Job Category

Casual Wage

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Position Title

Athletic Equipment Assistant

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Division

Athletics

Department

Equipment Services

Hiring Wage/Salary Range

15.55 / hour

Department Statement

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University ‘Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.

This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

The Colgate University Department of Athletics is currently accepting applications for a part-time position working with the field hockey team.

Colgate Athletics seeks to be a welcoming and diverse association of students, coaches, staff, alumni and fans in which all people are treated equitably and respectfully, and can contribute fully to our success; we share common goals, we affirm open communication and civility, we honor the sacredness of each person, we accept responsibility to act for the common good, we care for and serve one another, and we honor our history while celebrating our evolution; and, we strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our potential, to get better every day with a goal to win – to win in competition, in the classroom, in the community and in the lives of every member of the Colgate Community.

Colgate Athletics Mission:

To be an inclusive community of competitive excellence

This is a ten-month, part time position that operates and oversees chemical usage and machine program cycles of the commercial laundry facility, trouble shoots when necessary, contacts B&G or vendor, if needed. This position reports to the Director of Equipment Services.

Accountabilities

Must be able to attend Colgate home athletic events as assigned

Disperses daily practice laundry and equipment, assists with the repair and maintenance of all sport-related apparel, gear and equipment

Performs a variety of duties related to an intercollegiate equipment room, including periodic equipment inventories, inventory control, receiving, checking and recording shortages in daily

UPS

, deliveries per protocol

Prepare and issue competition uniforms, locker room set up of both home and visitors for events

Operation of sanitation type machines for equipment

Responsible for day-to-day problem solving of athletic equipment

Adheres to

OSHA

requirements and

NCAA

regulations to equipment safety

Issues, collects and maintains computerized records of lockers and locks when appropriate

Provides oversight and guidance of student workers when applicable

Ability to work in weather elements as needed

Other job related duties as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director of Equipment Services

Requirements

| Professional Experience/ Qualifications |
- Must possess a valid driver’s license in accordance with the university MVR policy - Must possess ability to repair equipment and operate commercial laundry machinery - Must be capable of proper usage and safety in basic power tools - Must be capable of working collegially with a diverse group of constituents on a daily basis - Must have exemplary record of work performance and attendance - Proficient use of computer to include Microsoft Office - Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve - Ability to work as part of a team - Ability to work nights and weekends as assigned - Must be able to lift 50 pounds. | | Preferred Qualifications |
Prior experience in a college equipment environment highly preferred

| | Education |
Requires high school diploma or equivalent | | Physical Requirements |
Must be able to lift 50 pounds

| | Other Information |
Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA, ECAC, and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules of which he or she is aware. The failure to do so can be grounds for your termination with cause. |

Posting Detail Information

| Requisition Number | 2024CW025Posting | | Temporary | Yes | | Work Schedule |
Hours will vary by season
10 month position
The anticipated months worked are: 7/22/2024 – 5/18/2025
25 hours per week | | Job Open Date | 06/25/2024 | | Job Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions Summary | | | EEO Statement |

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

| | Clery Act |
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about.... Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently a Colgate employee?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Have you ever been a Colgate employee?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Are you at least 18 years of age?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Please let us know how you heard about this position.

   • Albany Times Union
   • Binghamton Press & Sun
   • BlackCoachesinSports
   • Careerbuilders.com
   • Cazenovia Republican
   • Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Chronicle of Philanthropy
   • Colgate Employee
   • Colgate Website
   • CoSIDA
   • Diverse Issues of Higher Education
   • HERC (Upstate New York HERC)
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Indeed.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • LinkedIn
   • Mid-York Weekly
   • NACWA
   • naviGATE
   • NCAA News
   • Norwich Evening Sun
   • Oneida Daily Dispatch
   • Sherburne News
   • Studentaffairs.com
   • Syracuse Post Standard
   • Utica Observer Dispatch
   • Waterville Times
   • WomenLeadersinCollegeSports.com
   • Other

5. (Open Ended Question)

6. * Do you have a valid driver's license under Colgate University's MVR policy? Drivers shall not have exceeded two (2) "at-fault" accidents or violations within the last eighteen (18) months, had any violation in the past thirty-six (36) months for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired by alcohol and/or drug, or reckless driving, had a license suspension or revocation in the past thirty-six (36) months. The University will run a Motor Vehicle check on the final candidate and regular checks will be made. *

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

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