Job description

Why Rensselaer?

Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, and one of the world’s fastest supercomputers.

Rensselaer faculty and alumni include more than 145 National Academy members, six members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, six National Medal of Technology winners, five National Medal of Science winners, three astronauts, and a Nobel Prize winner in Physics. With nearly 200 years of experience advancing scientific and technological knowledge, Rensselaer remains focused on addressing global challenges with a spirit of ingenuity and collaboration. To learn more, please visit www.rpi.edu.

Are you ready to change the world? Apply now! Visit: https://careers.rpi.edu/en-us/job/493896/athletics-equipment-manager

Job Summary

The Athletic Equipment Manager serves as the primary equipment manager for the Division I men’s hockey programs. The equipment manager determines the need for the purchase, repair and inventory of equipment and supplies and communicates with athletic finance staff to facilitate the initiation and processing of required transactions. The equipment manager will disburse, maintain, and repair all equipment and supplies in addition to determining the proper selection, fit, care, maintenance, and laundering for equipment and uniforms.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5 years relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in the handling of equipment for the sport of ice hockey
• Demonstrated experience in skate sharpening
• Athletic Equipment Manager Certification or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment

Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to initiate, develop and maintain appropriate contacts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Shift

Non Standard Shift

Travel

Occasional overnight travel may be required (10% or less)

Driving

No Driving

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

Culture of Safety at Rensselaer

Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff and students. As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community.

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

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