Job Description

Sports Equip Attendant

Requisition ID
req37603
Working Title
Sports Equip Attendant
Position Grade
05
Position Summary

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for the
UNM Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of
Albuquerque, NM.

UNM-Gallup is looking for highly motivated and customer-oriented individuals
to join our team as Sports Equipment Attendant within our Physical Education
Complex. The Physical Education Complex provides sports and recreation
activities to members of the UNM-Gallup campus community through scheduled
P.E. courses, open recreation hours, intramurals and planned student
activities. The facility includes an indoor basketball court, weight and
cardio rooms, and two outdoor fitness trails with various stations throughout,
and showers and locker rooms for patrons.

Sports Equipment Attendants assist
with daily operations by performing the following duties:

• Providing excellent customer
  service
• Issuing sports and/or
  recreational equipment
• Maintaining inventory for new
  and used athletic supplies and equipment
• Performing preventive
  maintenance and minor repairs on equipment
• Assisting with routine
  operations and facility reservations
• Ensuring proper care in use of
  equipment
• Preparing facility for scheduled
  intramurals or other student activities
• Cleaning and maintaining work
  areas and equipment
• Assisting with student events and activities as necessary

American Red Cross First Aid, CPR
& AED Certification required within 30 days of employment.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 6 months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous face-to-face customer service experience
• At least 6 months previous experience working at
  fitness/recreational facility or have knowledge of fitness and athletic
  equipment and sports specifications
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with team members;
  must be demonstrated through previous job experience as outlined in resume
  and/or cover letter
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task; must be demonstrated through
  previous job experience as outlined in resume and/or cover letter

Additional Requirements
Campus
Gallup
Department
Gallup Branch
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $15.00 - $19.30
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
8/26/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
No
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application consists of: (1) a completed UNM Jobs online application; (2) an updated resume; and (3) three supervisory references that includes the names and contact information of three present/past supervisors as references. Each of these items MUST be uploaded for applicant consideration. When submitting your application materials, please ensure all attachments are provided in PDF format for optimal viewing and processing.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.