Athletics Equipment Associate

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Req Id:  37036

Job Title:  Athletics Equipment Associate

City:  West Lafayette

Job Description: 

Job Summary

The Athletic Equipment Associate will work with the Head, Associate, and Assistant Equipment Managers with the day-to-day equipment operations of Football and select Olympic Sports. Organize and communicate with football staff on recruiting photo shoots. Research vendors, products, and requests sample products from specific vendors and make equipment/apparel recommendations.  Instruct, and review the work of temporary and student employees.  Leads the creation and planning of the department distribution and taxation process of all apparel. Oversee equipment inventory & distribution and supervise the return of yearly issued equipment.  
 

Job Description

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Req Id:  37036

Job Title:  Athletics Equipment Associate

City:  West Lafayette

Job Description: 

Job Summary

The Athletic Equipment Associate will work with the Head, Associate, and Assistant Equipment Managers with the day-to-day equipment operations of Football and select Olympic Sports. Organize and communicate with football staff on recruiting photo shoots. Research vendors, products, and requests sample products from specific vendors and make equipment/apparel recommendations.  Instruct, and review the work of temporary and student employees.  Leads the creation and planning of the department distribution and taxation process of all apparel. Oversee equipment inventory & distribution and supervise the return of yearly issued equipment.  
 
 

Who We Are at Purdue University:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

What We’re Looking For:  

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

                         
Skills needed:

• Personal computer and related software skills, e.g., word process, spreadsheets, database, data query, Internet, etc., necessary.‎

What is helpful:

• Football experience, previous experience at the collegiate level, or directly related work experience
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Strong interpersonal skill for developing working relationship with coaches, athletes, and sales representatives
• Knowledge of athletic fabric, differences, durability and care preferred.
• Ability to maintain knowledge that is current on all protective equipment

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/em...
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.

Who We Are:

• Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

EOE / AA:

• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Education

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree

Experience

Minimum of 0 to 1 year of experience

FLSA Status

Exempt

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Posting Start Date:  5/1/25

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