Associate for Athletics Equipment Operations

Position Title:

Associate for Athletics Equipment Operations

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with apparel and equipment, fitting and modifying gear, setting up and assisting at practice and during games for a football program.
Collegiate or professional football equipment management experience.

Job Description:

The Iowa State University Athletics Department is seeking hard working, responsible, motivated candidates for an entry-level, post-graduate position supporting football equipment operations.  This position will receive exposure to professional aspects of collegiate equipment management in a progressive learning mode.

• Assist with issuance of equipment, apparel and uniforms;
• Inspect items for defects;
• Assist with proper fitting and set-up for safety and optimal performance;
• Collect, clean and launder gear and apparel according to specifications;
• Assist with equipment needs for practices and during games;
• Pack and load gear for away games;
• Maintain accurate records using inventory database;
• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the welfare, personal development and success of the student-athletes;
• Establish and maintain effective interactions with students, colleagues, university coaches and staff, opposing teams and the public;
• Assist with equipment needs of other sports as assigned;
• Perform all duties in adherence with  NCAA , Big 12, and university policies.

The ideal candidates must possess knowledge of athletic equipment services and football gear, effective communication skills, ability to work collaboratively, and be highly organized. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. This position requires the ability to work at assigned evening practices, weekend competitions and travel overnight for away games.

Position Details : Structured similar to a post-grad internship. Aproximately $28,000/year plus overtime pay; receives paid time off; full benefits package.

Term of Appointment :  One-year term. Through May 2025

*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Level Guidelines
• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
• May provide guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

May 30, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS801

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume
2) Contact information for 3 work related references If you have questions regarding this application process, please email or call or Toll Free: . Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program.

Original Posting Date:

April 3, 2024

Posting Close Date:

April 10, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R14384

About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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