Athletic Equipment & Operations Specialist

  • MSys Inc.
  • Newark, New Jersey
  • Full Time
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Posted on: 5/27/2026

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Title:

Athletic Equipment & Operations Specialist

Department:

Intercollegiate Athletics

Reports To:

Senior Associate Director of Athletics

Position Type:

Staff

Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting with the safe and efficient operation of the recreational and athletic facilities (the Bloom Wellness and Events Center (WEC), Warren Street Fitness Center, and Naimoli Tennis Center). Primary emphasis is on maintenance, set-up, and safe operation of fitness, strength, practice and game day athletic equipment with some evening supervisory oversight of student staff. Serves as departmental representative with oversight of inventory management for all team apparel and equipment, and coordinates the pre-order process for athletic team apparel and footwear with the apparel/footwear dealer.

Essential Functions:

- 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

- Responsible for the purchasing and inventory of goods for the Highlander Athletics Team Store.

- 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

- 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)

- Liaison between the Assistant AD for Business, Sr. Associate AD and department's approved local embellishment vendor

- Responsible for set-up and overall working condition of arena equipment (basketball & volleyball stanchions, LED Scorer's tables, Press Row, Hollywood chairs), field equipment (soccer & lacrosse game & practice goals) and and assist with the set-up and maintenance of tennis court posts & netting and Pickleball equipment

- Serve as the primary athletics contact with NJIT's campus mailroom and receiving department

- 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

- Assist in the overall security of the facility by coordinating & controlling access of NJIT affiliated approved users

-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

- 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

- Manage the WEC concession stand inventory and the Adidas team store, including overseeing sales at NJIT athletic or campus events

- Assist the Aquatic Coordinator with pool related equipment (starting blocks, diving boards)

- Assist with the development and organization of facility storage in the WEC, the Warren Street Fitness Center, and Naimoli Tennis Center

- Schedule and mentor student employees

- Serve as Building and/or Desk Attendant as needed

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. Hours are variable and subject to change

- Manual dexterity and ability to move equipment up to 40lbs

- May be requested to work some overtime for certain events

- At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

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

- Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision

- Knowledge of NCAA Division I rules

- Strong organizational & time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines

Bargaining Unit:

AFSCME

Range/Band:

13

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. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page:

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Full-Time

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Job ID: 523181621
Originally Posted on: 6/1/2026

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