Assistant Equipment Manager

and will have responsibilities in these areas: supervising student workers, inventory, equipment and uniform issue, shipping/receiving, and equipment maintenance, along with facility upkeep. Essential Responsibilities: Issue and return of equipment: Provide all athletes with proper playing equipment and proper fitting protective equipment (e.g., helmets, shoulder pads) Implement a check out system, issue equipment and ensure it is returned at the conclusion of the sport season. Coordinate equipment return with coaches. Keep accurate records of student billing of lost equipment. Maintain daily washing, cleaning and mending of athletic equipment for all practices and games. Staff Supervision: Supervise student workers in conjunction with the Asst AD for Equipment and Operations. Laundry: Responsible for executing the laundry process. Ensure that soiled laundry is washed, dried and returned to each individual player's locker in a timely manner and well in advance of their next scheduled practice or contest. Ensure that all uniforms and travel gear is washed in a timely manner and represent HWS with pride Demonstrate an extensive knowledge on laundry chemicals and their use on different types of stains. Assist in the washing of towels for recreation, strength and conditioning and sports medicine. Monitor the maintenance needs of the washers and dryers and schedule repairs as needed. Facility Responsibilities: Be security conscious, especially with equipment, laundry and team rooms. Utilize an efficient laundry system. Maintain equipment room in a neat, clean and well-organized manner. Game Day Operations: Follow established check list for both home and away contests. Coordinate team uniform and warmup needs for home and away contests. Meet and communicate with coaches, officials and visiting team representatives. Escort visiting teams and officials to locker rooms and assist them as needed. Staff and Campus Relations: Foster a positive working relationship with department staff members. Establish a positive working relationship with the Sodexo building and grounds staff and all members of the campus community. Serve as a role model for all athletes. Other duties as assigned by the Assistant AD for Equipment and Operations and/or the Deputy Director of Athletics. Other Information: This is a part-time, termed hourly position for the fall 2026 semester only. This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned. Tentative hours are 8:30-12:00pm during the week (could vary). Evening and weekend work may be required. Hourly rate: $30 About HWS A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation. Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA DIII Men's Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs, students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of consequence. Qualifications Experience as a student worker, collegiate or professional athletics equipment manager is preferred. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with college student-athletes, coaches and administrators within highly competitive NCAA multi-divisional intercollegiate athletics department. Candidates must demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills with all constituents. A valid U.S. drivers' license is required. 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