Athletic Equipment Specialist - Football | Western Michigan University

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, General Summary Manages operations of athletic equipment rooms. Serves as the equipment coordinator for multiple intercollegiate athletic sports and facilities. Major Duties Manages the services and day-to-day operations of the athletic equipment rooms. Oversees athletic equipment purchases and inventory for varsity sports and staff. Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of services, policies, and procedures. Identifies and resolves problems. Updates and improves policies and procedures. Oversees apparel embellishment for cost-effectiveness, consistency, and protection of brand. Manages relationships with equipment and clothing vendors. Coordinates laundry room operations to ensure garments are laundered and distributed to student-athletes as needed. Adheres to University, state, conference, and National Collegiate Athletics Association policies and procedures, including Title IX, regarding the issuance of equipment and services for all intercollegiate sports. Stays up to date with evolving safety standards that are necessary to reduce liability. Ensures proper fitting and maintenance of all sports equipment to provide a safe environment for student athletes. Ensures the availability of equipment support for visiting teams and officials. Coordinates and orders athletic awards. Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises student and temporary employees. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution. Three years’ relevant experience. Experience working in an Intercollegiate Athletics equipment operations environment. Experience in a football-specific equipment room. Understanding of blood-borne pathogens and exposure to soiled laundry and hazardous chemicals Athletic Equipment Managers Association ( AEMA ) certification. Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays. Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff. Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation Physical requirements and working conditions Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds. Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.