Olympic Sports Equipment Manager

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Olympic Sports Equipment Manager - Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Oversees the overall operation of the athletics equipment room which involves the ordering, tracking, and receiving of equipment and apparel for all Olympic Sports.

• Checks equipment out to athletes at the beginning of the year and receives the equipment back from the athletes at the conclusion of the year.

• Maintains a running inventory of the items distributed to and collected from each athlete and coach.

• Maintains and reconditions all equipment for their respective sports.

• Ensures that all athletes have their necessary apparel and equipment for practices, home competitions, and away competitions.

• Collects, cleans, and redistributes laundry for each of their teams.

• Understands and follows the rules and regulations of the NCAA, Conference USA and University Policies and Procedures.

• Focus on Olympic Sports, oversees everyday aspects of the equipment room including the supervision of staff members and interns.

• Supervise the staff in the equipment room, including full-time employees, student managers, volunteers, and intern.

• Ordering, sizing, issuing, and overseeing all Olympic Sport needs as well as overseeing the ordering.

• Direct, plan, organize and implement the equipment room functions.

• Oversee, facilitate, and maintain the department's relationship/contract with Adidas.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks: 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service  

• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php  

• Sick Leave Pool Program 

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). 

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf  

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php  

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization required.

Salary:

$35,705.00 - $50,000.00 per year.
Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

UA: Equipment

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Some nights and weekends as needed.

Application Deadline:

2024-04-11

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711