This position will be responsible for the care of all university athletic equipment, uniforms, and related items including but not limited to ordering, inventory control, disbursement, collection, laundry, and repair of common items for all sports.
Major Responsibilities:- Collaborate with teams to manage purchasing, inventory, tracking, distribution, and care of athletic equipment and supplies while staying within their respective budget
- Oversee laundry services for all athletic teams
- Responsible for all aspects of equipment room staffing
- Ensure proper fitting and maintenance of all sports equipment including helmets and pads to provide a safe environment for student-athletes as per AEMA guidelines
- Accept and distribute incoming deliveries
- Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge and Skills:- Bachelor's degree in a related field 1-2 years of previous equipment experience
- Athletic Equipment Managers Association Certification
- Knowledge of sporting goods industry and products
- Strong organization skills
Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.
All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, background checks will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.
To be considered for this position, you must upload:
Cover letter
ResumeList of 3 professional references
Answer all application questions
Please address the cover letter to:
Candy Jessen, Associate Athletics Director for Business Services
Valparaiso University
Required Skills
Required Experience
Qualifications: Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:
- Education and Credentials
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- ExperienceMinimum of 6 months experience financial services industry, retail, and/or sales
Consideration will be given to those with a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Sales without 6 months of previous experience.
Customer service experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Competent computer skills
Problem solving skills
Proven success in a sales environment
Capable of managing and prioritizing a multitude of tasks
Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing in a professional manner when dealing with employees, members, vendors and company contacts
Ability to follow the core values of honesty, integrity, mutual respect, pride and ownership
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phone, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
This position requires manual dexterity, the ability to lift files and open filing cabinets.
This position requires sitting, bending, stooping or standing as necessary.
Purdue Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
