Assistant Director Sports Equipment (39193) (Two P

at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Information

Working Position Title
 Assistant Director Sports Equipment (39193) (Two Positions - Convocation Center and Yordon Center)
Classification
 Sports Facilities Manager
Position Number
 00039193
Open Date
 07/26/2024
Close Date
 08/05/2024
Priority Review Date
Employee Class
 Staff
Full-Time/Part Time
 Full-Time
FTE
 1.00
Position Status
 Regular
FLSA
 Non-Exempt
Job code
 3685
Union Representation
 Union
Union Code 
 AFC - AFSCME C, Local #1890
Unit/Department
 Intercollegiate Athletics
College/Unit
 Intercollegiate Athletics
Division
 Div Intercollegiate Athletics
Location
 CC 204
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
 www.niuhuskies.com
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview
NIU Athletics is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Sports Equipment for the Convocation Center. This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits.

Northern Illinois University is a world-class, research-focused public institution that attracts students from across Illinois, the country and the world and currently serves more than 15,600 students. NIU's vision is to be an engine for innovation to advance social mobility; promote personal, professional and intellectual growth; and transform the world through research, artistry, teaching and outreach. Our mission is to empower students through educational excellence and experiential learning as we pursue knowledge, share our research and artistry, and engage communities for the benefit of the region, state, nation and world. Centrally located in DeKalb, Northern Illinois University is 30 miles west of Aurora, 65 miles west of Chicago, 36 miles west of Naperville, and 45 miles southeast of Rockford.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Associate AD for Brand and Equipment Management, this position assists with the Convocation Center Equipment Operation for assigned sports. This position requires extensive evening and weekend work; independent decision-making in many areas including purchase of sports equipment for safety features; acceptance of responsibility for day-to-day problem solving; management ability to maintain good rapport with athletic administrators and coaches.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Policies and Procedures - 30%
Coordinate Yordon Center equipment oversight for assigned sports and its alignment with university and department policies and procedures and Athletics Strategic Plan.
Follow all relevant policies and procedures in accordance with NCAA Standards.
Oversight of preparation and set-up for opposing teams.
Work with assigned sports on university and athletic department ordering policies and provides training to all parties on Adidas apparel contract.
Communicate with student athletes on their needs making sure these needs align with head coaches' vision and goals for equipment management.

Scheduling & Maintenance - 25%
Supervise student managers, extra help and/or interns, including scheduling coverage for practices, home events, away events, and laundry.
Coordinate the laundering, cleaning, and repairing of equipment.
Coordinate and oversee the process of inventorying apparel and equipment for good ordering practices.
Train and oversee student managers in processes for setting up and tearing down practices and games.
Coordinate daily issuing, maintenance, and retrieval of equipment including preparation and delivery of practice and competition gear.
Assist in process of packing for away events.

Retail Assistance - 15%
Assist with customer service, monitoring and addressing any quality issues promptly and implementing improvements to prevent recurrence.
Supervise all part-time help assigned to the retail area(s) to include scheduling and training.

Safety - 15%
Maintain strictest safety standards and proper fitting requirements for assigned sports athletic equipment, making minor repairs as needed or providing replacements.
Maintain strictest safety standards in disinfecting/cleaning equipment that cannot be laundered, as well as handling of medical issues (i.e.: blood, infectious diseases such as staph or ringworm) in laundry.
Maintain and enforce strict equipment safety standards for assigned sports.

Equipment Orders - 10%
Order equipment and apparel for assigned sports and manages distribution of... For full info follow application link.

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.