In a period of fast-paced progress, Colby is building on its strong foundation while remaining committed to excellence, to supporting students and faculty at the highest levels, and to the College's deep liberal arts traditions. This new chapter includes the creation of innovative academic initiatives and partnerships, strengthening the connections between the liberal arts and the professional world, revitalizing downtown Waterville, and pursuing significant capital projects for performing arts and athletics. Colby invites applicants to apply for the position of:

ASSISTANT EQUIPMENT MANAGER Department of Athletics

Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly, Support Staff Appointment

Colby is a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) and has 28 intercollegiate sports that compete at the Division III level, and four programs (men’s and women’s Alpine and Nordic Skiing) that complete at the Division I level. The department also hosts a variety of club and intramural sports. Over one-third of Colby’s 2,000 students participate in intercollegiate sports, and in total, nearly three-quarters are involved in fitness and recreation activities in the department.

The College has broken ground on the construction of a new, state-of-the-art athletics complex, scheduled to open in the fall of 2020, which is destined to be among the best Division III facilities in the country. The 350,000 square-foot athletics center will include an indoor track and field competition center, aquatic center with Maine’s first 50-meter pool, squash center, gymnasium, hockey arena, strength & fitness center, training rooms, and coaching suites. Additionally, the College recently opened a 70-acre-plus outdoor competition center that consists of three gleaming new competition and recreational fields that are also among the finest outdoor venues in Division III.

The Colby College Department of Athletics seeks an assistant equipment manager beginning as soon as possible. The assistant equipment manager will support the head equipment manager in all aspects of maintaining the equipment room for the Department of Athletics. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventory records for all 32 varsity sports, utilizing excel and online databases
• Provide a world-class experience and high level of service to Colby student athletes
• Train and supervise student workers on policies and procedures relative to inventorying, laundering, issuing, and maintaining apparel and equipment
• Assist head coaches in procurement activities to ensure necessary stock levels
• Coordinate laundry services for all sports, including, but not limited to laundering loops, uniforms, and towels
• Maintain clean and organized equipment room areas and ensure proper storage of athletic equipment used in and around the facility
• Fit, clean, and repair equipment in accordance with NOCSAE and AEMA standards
• Maintain all student athlete records with regards to fitting, maintenance, and repair
• Foster, build, and maintain relationships with vendors and sporting goods companies
• Reconcile all shipping and receiving activities within prescribed timelines
• Ensure compliance with all NCAA and NESCAC rules relating to equipment operations
• Work closely with other departments on campus to affect optimum support
• Support special event planning and operations as required
• Attend department meetings as necessary
• Secondary summer assignment to be determined
• Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Operates on courts, turf, grass, gymnasium, and training rooms. General open office and campus environment. Position involves sitting, movement and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Travel and early morning/evening/weekend work is required. Computer usage involving repetitive hand/wrist motion is also necessary.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the "Apply Now" button on the Colby College website. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information of three professional references. Materials should be addressed to:

Assistant Equipment Manager - Search Committee Office of Human Resources Colby College 5500 Mayflower Hill Waterville, ME 04901-8855 A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.