Job no: 501558
Work type: Hourly
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Athletics
Union: Non-Benefited
Categories: Athletics

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Assist the Equipment Manager with equipment needs of the University of Massachusetts Football team.

Essential Functions

• Management and dissemination of all football team equipment.
• Travels to all away games; set-up away locker room for game day.
• Works during football pre-season camp taking place during the month of August.
• Must be in attendance at every practice, regardless of weather conditions.
• Daily set-up, organization, and break-down of practice field with equipment.
• Daily laundering of practice uniforms and laundry loops practice.
• Re-check air pressure in practice balls daily and game balls on game day.
• Assist officials on game-day as necessary.
• Checks hardware/defects on practice helmets.
• Polish football game helmets weekly.
• Weekly check of game helmets and shoulder pads for loose hardware, cracks, torn decals, etc., and fix/replace as needed.
• Re-stocking of game trunks each week before travel.
• Assist and work directly with all football coaches and players on their equipment needs on a daily basis.
• Operate motor vehicle to travel to work sites.

Other Functions

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• High School Diploma required
• Ability to maintain inventories and keep simple records
• Ability to make simple arithmetical computations
• Physical ability to handle bulky or heavy stock items, equipment & supplies
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook
• Ability to deal tactfully with others
• Valid Driver's License required

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Knowledge of store keeping methods and practices preferred
• Knowledge of issuing, fitting, cleaning and maintaining athletic equipment preferred

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Variable hours depending on the demands of the position; evenings and weekends required; may work in inclement weather; ability to carry up to 50 lbs.; extended periods of standing; travel required

Additional Details

• Presence at all home contests and travel with the teams to all away contests required.
• Presence at all team practices required.
• Prior intercollegiate athletic experience desirable.

Work Schedule

M-F with variable hours depending on the demands of the position; evenings and weekends required (40 hours per week)

Salary Information

$12.00 per hour

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application materials, which must include a cover letter, resume and the names, titles and phone numbers of 3 references must be submitted by July 15, 2019 to ensure priority consideration; position may remain open until filled.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Advertised: Jul 1 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
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