Atheltic Equipment Manager / Laundry Services

Bemidji State University (BSU) invites qualified applicants to join our team as an Athletic Equipment Manager.

The Athletic Equipment Manager performs clerical and manual tasks in the receiving, storing, issuing, repairing, and laundering of uniforms, apparel equipment and equipment used in Athletics, Physical Education, Health, and Sport (PEHS) classes, Campus Recreation, Residential Life, and special events. Work is performed according to prescribed procedures or with specific instructions.

Responsibilities of the Athletic Equipment Manager include:

• Supplying students, athletes, and coaches so they are appropriately outfitted by receiving, storing, and issuing athletic uniforms, equipment, accessories and other physical education equipment. Recommending purchase of new equipment and supplies to keep necessary items stocked in inventory. Monitoring uniforms and equipment so they are in usable condition and meet safety standards: sewing and patching tears, inserting laces, replacing cleats, and other minor repairs. Maintaining an inventory of assigned sports athletic equipment used by the department and assigned sports/classes. Providing athletic equipment/uniforms to support assigned sports for practice and competition needs. Providing equipment to students in selected skills classes prior to each class; checking in equipment at the end of classes. Performing minor repairs on equipment and uniforms. Percentage of Time: 25%
• Itemizing athletic equipment, supplies and materials so that adequate levels are maintained. Updating perpetual inventory records and conducting period physical inventories. Following guidelines for issuance and retrieval of reusable athletic apparel. Maintaining an inventory of assigned sports athletic supplies and materials by ordering needs when necessary, by producing purchase orders. Implementing procedures to replace or repair lost or damaged articles. Percentage of Time: 20%
• Providing Laundry for all used towels, uniforms, apparel for student-athletes, campus recreation and residential life are properly supplied with clean items by sorting, counting, washing, drying, and  distributing items. Maintaining a supply of clean towels, apparel, and uniforms following best practices for stain and spot removal. Determining if uniforms are in need of repair. Percentage of Time: 20%
• Cleaning assigned athletics areas including locker rooms, hallways, equipment room, gym floor and bleachers, weight room (as needed), indoor turf (as needed), and Chet Anderson stadium locker rooms and press box (as needed). Reporting repairs needed in each area. Issuing and recording locks and towels. Initiating and sending invoices to individuals for locks that are not returned. Percentage of Time: 20%
• Providing work direction to student workers. Hiring, training and providing work direction for student workers. Scheduling hours and identifying duties for student workers. Percentage of Time: 15% 

• Knowledge of athletic equipment and its maintenance/repair.
• Ability to keep records and perform clerical functions and math calculations sufficient to order supplies and complete inventories.
• Ability to provide work direction and training to student workers and other staff.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks, lift and carry materials weighing 40-60 lbs (and occasionally more), and work in inclement weather conditions when necessary. 

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability and knowledge to use a computer for email, e-time sheets, communication with staff, and logging of data for record keeping. (ex. Excel Spreadsheets)
• Prioritize multiple tasks on a daily basis.
• Work effectively alone or in a team environment.
• A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

External Applicants: Apply for Vacancy Posting JR000000xxxx, on our career site: https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/search-for-jobs/or at https://minnstate.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Bemidji/Athletic-Equipment-Manager_JR0000001256-1.

Internal Applicants: All current employees will need to log in to the career site in Workday to apply for a position. Employees will search for “Browse Jobs – Employees” in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Miller at mary.miller@bemidjistate.edu