Operations Assistant, Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation

Rhode Island College is seeking a dedicated Operations Assistant in the Athletics and Recreation department to support the daily operations of our athletic and recreational programs. This role assists in ensuring the smooth execution of practices, competitions, events, and facility operations, with a particular focus on equipment management, event setup, and program logistics.

Working closely with the Assistant Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Operations, and athletics staff, the Operations Assistant supports equipment room operations, prepares and maintains gear, coordinates departmental vehicles, assists with web broadcasting, and helps oversee facility operations. This position also contributes to student-athlete and campus recreation experiences, ensuring a safe, organized, and engaging environment for all participants.

Essential duties:

• Assist in ensuring that ancillary requirements and set-ups are available for all intercollegiate programs’ practices and games (i.e., scoreboards, game lines, cleanliness, etc.).
• Daily support of all equipment room operations including game and practice gear preparation, laundry and distribution/retrieval of equipment.
• Assist with web broadcasting production and equipment set-up and operations.
• Coordinates the usage and regular maintenance of the department vehicle fleet. 
• Assist in facility oversight for community-based income producing events as needed.
• Assist in the oversight of ancillary protocols and operations for sport’s camps and sports’ instructional schools.
• Assist in the inventory, inspection and maintenance of program equipment to ensure its safe operation for students and student-athletes.

Required qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred in relevant field of study.
• Experience: Two years’ experience in intercollegiate athletics, recreation or coaching or a relevant professional field.

• Able to learn quickly and adjust in a fast-paced, technical environment.
• Possess highly developed organizational skills.
• Capability to follow established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all campus constituencies.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State issued Driver’s License.
• Hold current AEMA Certification, or obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Computer literacy with relevant scheduling and inventory platforms.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed 

For a full job description, which includes additional responsibilities and requirements for the position and application procedures, please click here. Candidates must apply online, using Rhode Island College’s Applicant Tracking system.