Iowa Athletics Equipment Room Intern

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Equipment Room Intern. This is a full-time (temporary, PZ04 intern, and FLSA nonexempt) for one year, with the opportunity to be extended to two years determined by performance and departmental need. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 250 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here. 

Responsibilities: The Athletics Equipment Room Intern will contribute to the daily operations of the Jacobson Athletic Building and Carver‑Hawkeye Arena Equipment Operations department, which provides comprehensive support for multiple Olympic sports and men’s and women’s basketball. The internship is designed to help participants develop the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to pursue a professional‑level position within or beyond the University of Iowa. The Equipment Room Intern will gain hands‑on experience across multiple University of Iowa Equipment Operations locations and will assist with ordering athletic equipment and apparel; preparing locker rooms for home competitions; ensuring timely completion of gameday and practice laundry while helping maintain laundry equipment; maintaining athletic equipment; receiving and processing equipment and apparel shipments; and supporting the supervision and scheduling of student workers. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Highlights: The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.

Required Qualifications

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

• Ability to work effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;

• Working knowledge of and ability to:

   

  • Effectively use office support software, (word processing, email, presentation software and spreadsheets)
  • Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week which may include evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
• A valid driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards.

Desired Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of the professionalism and intensity necessary to successfully contribute to a Division I athletics program.

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of  the maintenance and inventory of apparel and equipment.

• Experience working in an athletics equipment room. Includes experience as a student manager.

• Experience supervising or leading student employees. 

   

   

Application Process:  Visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu and search for keywords “Equipment Room”. Only applications submitted at https://jobs.uiowa.edu will be accepted.

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. 
• Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission.  Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration. 
• Successful candidates will be subject to a credential/education verification and criminal background check and be required to self-disclose any conviction history. 
• Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 
• As a part of the University of Iowa’s review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices, the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet, including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access, viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the University’s Policy on Human Rights, as well as state and federal law.
• For questions or additional information, please contact athletics chloe-schmidt@uiowa.edu.

About Iowa: 

• Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.
• Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. 
• Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. 
• Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.