Athletic Equipment Operations Coordinator
External posting
Part-Time, Non-Exempt , Administrative/Professional

Hours per week: 20 hours per week

JOB SUMMARY: Saginaw Valley State University, an NCAA DII institution and member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), is seeking a qualified candidate for a position of Athletic Equipment & Event Operations Intern to support 18 Division II varsity sports. This position provides support for the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities & Events with all aspects of equipment needs for all varsity-sponsored sports as well as some event operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to all applicable NCAA and conference compliance rules and regulations.
• Ensuring that all relevant institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations are followed including, but not limited to player eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling, and academic progress.
• Ensure compliance with all institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations by student-athletes and sport-related staff.
• Abides by NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance.
• Execute the equipment and apparel contract and other team-specific equipment contracts.
  Serve as the main point of contact for all invoicing and execution of payments of equipment and apparel needs for our 18 varsity athletic programs.
• Coordinate with the coaches of all 18 varsity athletic teams and staff to develop, execute, and supervise effective distribution, ordering, and storage of their teams' athletic equipment.
• Purchase, inventory, distribute, collect, maintain, and repair athletic equipment and apparel for all 18 varsity athletic programs.
• Assist with and supervise the coordination of Athletics laundry operations and staff.
• Provide on-site administrative support for athletics varsity coemptions and community engagement programs when available and as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Associate/Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities & Events
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One to two years of related work experience, preferably in athletics, athletic equipment, athletic events, or sports management.
• Demonstrated ability with computer-based applications.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a diverse community.
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Outstanding public relations skills.

Posted through: Open Until Filled
Applicants must apply online: jobs.svsu.edu
About SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For eight consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” (2016-2023).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2023). SVSU fields 18 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students.