Job Opportunity: FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT MANAGER - PART TIME

FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT MANAGER - PART TIME

Work Days: Varies located on the business need.
Shift Start/End Time: Late weekday afternoons and Saturdays.
Hours Per Week: 20
Weeks Per Year: 18

Football Equipment Manager - Part-Time

Pay Status and Classification: Non-exempt, temporary part-time. 20 hours a week. This is a seasonal, non-benefits eligible position.

manager: Head Equipment Manager

Position Purpose: Assists the Head Equipment Manager to ensure equipment and apparel for the football program is safe for practice and competition in support of the mission and core values of Union College.

Essential Responsibilities and tasks:

» Equipment Management: Inspects, evaluates, and maintains football equipment to ensure it is kept in top working condition and meets safety standards. Ensures proper fitting and adjustment of football protective equipment of intercollegiate programs, for maximum protection against injury. Works closely with Equipment Manager, Athletic Training Staff and student workers to create an efficient, collaborative and safe environment for student-athletes. Attends practices and games to troubleshoot any equipment or apparel issues.

Qualifications

»Bachelor's Degree and/or a combination of significant education, training, certifications, and/or work practice.

»Comprehensive knowledge of safety protocols. Proficient in equipment fitting, maintenance, and repair. capability to prioritize safety standards to prevent injuries and mitigate risks connected with football-related activities.

»Strong organizational and interpersonal communication expertise and an knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations are necessary.

»Detail-oriented to ensure safety and inventory of equipment.

»The capability to foster and enhance a thriving, diverse, inclusive, and culturally vibrant community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, faculty and staff colleagues, and alumni.

» capability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.), and stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.

» capability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

»Must possess or obtain a valid New York State driver's license.
The expected rate for this job offer is $20.00 an hour. Except for functions with a set rate of pay, the wage/income of the finalist selected for this function will be set located on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, practice, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a prosperous candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.
Note: All new hires of Union College are subject to a thorough education, work practice, and criminal history background check.

Union College
Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering.

Diversity at Union College
Union College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those located on race, religion, discapability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities that request such accommodations.

Non-Discrimination Policy
Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, discapability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.