UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Specification for Class

SPORTS EQUIPMENT MANAGER 1

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP

7170 (SEIU Local 925 Clerical Supervisory)

DEFINITION

Serve as a working supervisor in the operation and maintenance of sports or recreation facilities and equipment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Positions in this class are distinguished by supervisory and inventory responsibilities under direction of a Sports Equipment Manager II, within a large athletic unit, or under direction of an Administrative Manager of a smaller athletic unit.

TYPICAL WORK

Direct subordinates in the issue and receipt of athletic equipment, laundry items, locks, and baskets;

Maintain required health, safety, and security practices in locker room and games areas; maintain records of equipment purchases and utilization;

Repair damaged or work athletic equipment;

Coordinate with faculty and students on requirements for new equipment, or use of existing equipment;

Supervise preparation of athletic field areas for use in soccer, field hockey, baseball, football, badminton, basketball, volleyball, etc.;

Use correct procedures to include proper water and steam temperatures, and correct types and amounts of soaps and bleaches in washing and drying athletic clothing;

Direct assistants in maintaining cleanliness of locker room, gymnasium, and games areas;

May issue equipment and supplies;

Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - UW Contract Classified
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS - Classified Non-Union

High School graduation and three years of full-time experience servicing locker room equipment and/or games areas. Six months of additional related experience may be substituted for educational requirements.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Examination Requirements

A job element examination (including written, E & T and oral components) scored on the basis of job related experience, training, skill, ability, and other elements which are established through job analysis.

New Class: 1-3-73
Revise Title & Class: 1-18-74
Corrected Copy: 2-15-74
Revised MQ: 7-2-90
CSR Class Conversion (mc): 06-01-05
New to SEIU: 5-1-07