Athletic Equipment & Operations Specialist

Facilities Maintenance

Responsible for inspecting and maintaining all fitness center equipment in the WEC and the Warren Street Fitness Center. Specific focus on cardio equipment, strength equipment, free weights, flooring, lockers & sound systems.

Facilities Inventory Management

Assist in the event management of all NJIT hosted NCAA athletic events including pre-game setups/breakdowns and in game operations. Submit work orders for all buildings under the oversight of Athletics & Recreation, including specialized equipment.

Liaison between the Assistant AD for Business, Sr. Associate AD and department’s approved local embellishment vendor. Coordinate the inventory of team apparel and equipment. Organize the pre-order of athletic team apparel & footwear with Adidas (department’s current contracted athletic footwear & apparel vendor).

Coordinate the recreational tennis scheduling for the Naimoli Tennis Center and the racquetball courts in the WEC. Oversee the set-up and breakdown of the the tennis net system, as well as train staff on the use of the floor surface protection system for alternative.

Concession Stand & Team Store Management

Aid in the development and organization of facility storage in the WEC, the Warren Street Fitness Center, and Naimoli Tennis Center. Manage the WEC concession stand inventory and the Adidas team store, including overseeing sales at NJIT athletic or campus events.

Additional Duties

Aid the Aquatic Coordinator with pool related equipment (starting blocks, diving boards). Schedule and mentor student employees. Serve as Building and/or Desk Attendant as needed.

Essential Functions

Perform (wash, dry, & fold) & manage laundry services for the athletic teams and recreational services. Schedule & oversee the student laundry managers and the maintenance of the washers & dryers.

Manage the Locker Room Digilock system. Be the primary liaison for Digilock and point of contact for all students needing to reset their personal locker codes.

Assist the athletic & campus staff with the operation of the WEC lighting system and the dividing walls in the Perry Theater, the Multipurpose Room, and the practice courts.

Additional Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Prerequisite Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working in a Recreational Services or Athletic Department environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of recreational equipment and supplies, especially with the set-up and operation of court & field equipment.
• Requires computer skills and proficiency with Google Docs & Sheets.
• Experience working with student employees.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Manual dexterity and ability to move equipment up to 40lbs.
• May be requested to work some overtime for certain events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task, to prioritize workload, and to adapt to a quick changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally and effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division I rules.
• Strong organizational & time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Salary Information

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is $43,049.00-$50,362.50 (USD).

NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.