Athletics Assistant Equipment Manager

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The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks a self-motivated, results-oriented individual with the knowledge, ability, and interpersonal skills required to serve as Assistant Equipment Manager. This is a full-time position with a salary commensurate with education and experience and includes full University benefits.

Responsibilities: The Assistant Equipment Manager supports the sport team and inventory control needs of the Athletics Department through planning, acquisition, management and security of equipment and apparel on a daily and annual basis for the Olympic Sports Assigned. This position holds a risk for exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP). This position will be required to work evenings, weekends, and holiday hours as needed.
The University of Iowa is a NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 215 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.

Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Minimum of 6 months work experience in the operation of an athletics equipment room at the college/university or professional level (student experience considered).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;
• A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards.
• Working knowledge of and ability to:

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks a self-motivated, results-oriented individual with the knowledge, ability, and interpersonal skills required to serve as Assistant Equipment Manager. This is a full-time position with a salary commensurate with education and experience and includes full University benefits.

Responsibilities: The Assistant Equipment Manager supports the sport team and inventory control needs of the Athletics Department through planning, acquisition, management and security of equipment and apparel on a daily and annual basis for the Olympic Sports Assigned. This position holds a risk for exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP). This position will be required to work evenings, weekends, and holiday hours as needed.
The University of Iowa is a NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 215 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.

Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Minimum of 6 months work experience in the operation of an athletics equipment room at the college/university or professional level (student experience considered).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;
• A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards.
• Working knowledge of and ability to:
  • Utilize basic office support software (word processing, email, presentation software and spreadsheets)
  • Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of the professionalism and intensity necessary to successfully contribute to a Division I athletics program;
• Currently hold or have the ability to obtain AEMA certification within one year;

• Work experience in:

  • The maintenance and inventory of apparel and equipment as a member of a college or professional equipment staff;
  • Doing daily laundry as a member of a college or professional equipment staff;
  • A collegiate business environment;
  • Supervising part-time staff and students (highly desired).

• Some knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Application Process: Visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu and search for keywords “Equipment Manager” Only applications submitted at https://jobs.uiowa.edu will be accepted.

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
• Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission. Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration.
• The successful candidates will be subject to a driving record review, a credential and criminal background check and will be required to self-disclose any conviction history.
• Five professional references will be required at a later step in the recruitment process.
• As a part of the University of Iowa’s review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices, the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet, including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access, viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the University’s Policy on Human Rights, as well as state and federal law.
• For questions or additional information, please contact tanner-erwin@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Assistant Equipment Manager
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 2A
• Starting Salary Minimum: 37,069
• Starting Salary Maximum: 50,000

Contact Information

• Organization: Athletics
• Contact Name: Tanner Erwin
• Contact Email: tanner-erwin@uiowa.edu