Assistant Equipment Manager

The Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager is the primary point of contact for the UMaine Football program, overseeing all operations relating to the purchasing, fitting, issuing and maintenance of athletic equipment.

• Updates and enforces Equipment Room policies and procedures to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Submit all requisitions for equipment purchases requested by coaches of the assigned sports. This includes research of the equipment in need.
• Coordinate and oversee the delivery and receiving of equipment from vendors.
• Organize and oversee the distribution and collection of equipment before and after every sport season of assigned sports. Ensure the proper and safe fitting of equipment for student-athletes. Maintain student-athlete issue and billing record.
• Create, organize, and maintain procedures for game day to include equipment, and uniforms for both home and away practices and games.
• Create, organize, and maintain a detailed equipment inventory of the assigned sports. Ensure that adequate and appropriate inventory levels are maintained.
• Repair and maintain equipment as needed.
• Coordinate daily laundry schedules for the sports teams, primarily the football program.
• Assign lockers and oversee organization and maintenance of assigned sports locker rooms.
• Assist Head Athletic Equipment Manager with duties including but not limited to laundry services, routine equipment maintenance, fitting of protective equipment, ordering, inventory, and distribution of athletic equipment and apparel.

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Demonstrated successful experience in purchasing and inventory management required.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards for exposure control of Blood borne pathogens.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required.
• Excellent organization and written skills required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe and appropriate operation, maintenance, and repair of sewing machines, power tools, industrial washing machines, dryers and other sports-related equipment is required.
• 2+ years of equipment management experience with a Division I FBS / FCS or Professional Football program is required.
• Experience with Coach Comm or similar game day communications devices is required.
• Experience with Teamworks Inventory Management or other inventory systems is preferred.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative and to manage multiple tasks and deadlines are required.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Successful supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 20 – 30 lbs. frequently and 80 – 100 lbs. Infrequently.
• Ability to travel, normally requiring a valid driver's license.