Wesleyan Athletic Department
AthleticOperationsCoordinator
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“Athletic Operations Coordinator at Wesleyan Athletic Department. Skills: Equipment & Facility Operations, Event & Rental Management, Contest Management. Assist with laundering team uniforms. Issue athletic equipment to sports teams”
What You'll Achieve.
providing quality customer service to students, faculty, staff and external clients; assist student-athletes in reaching their academic and athletic goals
Industry & Context.
Ability to exercise independent judgment; troubleshoot operational issues
Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds, climb ladders, assemble and disassemble equipment with or without accommodation, Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of experience in an athletics or related setting or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, Knowledge of athletic facilities and equipment, Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, communication skills across multiple constituencies, Ability to exercise independent judgment, Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, Ability to work collaboratively with coaches, student-athletes, administrators, alumni, and campus partners, Demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse and inclusive environment, Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds, climb ladders, assemble and disassemble equipment with or without accommodation
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s Degree, Experience with event and facility management, Familiarity with NCAA Division III and NESCAC regulations, Experience with athletic equipment maintenance, Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification
What You'll Do.
Assist with laundering team uniforms
Issue athletic equipment to sports teams
Maintain and update electronic inventory of athletic equipment
Assist with athletic equipment repair and maintenance
Assist with supervising the use of athletic facilities
Responsible for opening the Freeman Athletic Center and securing facilities at closing
Monitor work-study personnel on weeknights and weekends
Serve as desk monitor for both the main building entrance and fitness center
Supervise rental events
and secure environment
Provide on-site event support and troubleshoot operational issues as they arise
Interface with rental clients and members of the Wesleyan community
Assist with execution of the emergency medical plan during rental and campus events
Assist with daily and evening oversight of the Freeman Athletic Center
including resolving facility and scheduling conflicts
Assist with coordination and execution of intercollegiate athletic contests
Assist with preparing facilities for home competitions
including setup and breakdown of equipment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work collaboratively and tirelessly to assist student-athletes in reaching their academic and athletic goals; Ability to work collaboratively with coaches, student-athletes, administrators, alumni, and campus partners
Communication Scope
communication skills across multiple constituencies
Full Job Description
The Wesleyan Athletic Department, located in the Freeman Athletic Center, a state-of-the-art-facility, is a member of the prestigious New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). They sponsor 30 varsity sports and believe athletics plays an integral part in a Wesleyan scholar–athlete’s liberal arts education. Highly trained and dedicated faculty-coaches, administrators and staff work collaboratively and tirelessly to assist student-athletes in reaching their academic and athletic goals. Reporting to the Equipment Room Manager, the Athletic Operations Coordinator will assist the department’s effort in providing quality customer service to students, faculty, staff and external clients as well as provide equipment room services for students/athletes in all aspects of an intercollegiate athletics program. Responsibilities include: **Equipment & Facility Operations** * Assist with laundering team uniforms. * Issue athletic equipment to sports teams. * Maintain and update electronic inventory of athletic equipment. * Assist with athletic equipment repair and maintenance. * Assist with supervising the use of athletic facilities. * Responsible for opening the Freeman Athletic Center and securing facilities at closing. * Monitor work-study personnel on weeknights and weekends. * Serve as desk monitor for both the main building entrance and fitness center. **Event & Rental Management** * Supervise rental events, ensuring a clean, safe, and secure environment. * Provide on-site event support and troubleshoot operational issues as they arise. * Interface with rental clients and members of the Wesleyan community. * Assist with execution of the emergency medical plan during rental and campus events. * Assist with daily and evening oversight of the Freeman Athletic Center, including resolving facility and scheduling conflicts. **Contest Management** * Assist with coordination and execution of intercollegiate athletic contests. * Assist with preparing facilities for home
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