Athletics Assistant- Equipment/Olympic Sports

Equipment Assistants work under the Director of Equipment/Olympic Sports  will be responsible  for practice set up and break down.  Equipment Assistant will learn to properly maintain equipment . Equipment Assistants will be asked to process laundry.  Equipment Assistants will assist with the daily inventory  and be required to help with the locker room set up for all home games.  Equipment Assistants will be assigned other duties as necessary by the Director of Equipment/Olympic Sports.

This is a 20hr/week position. Salary is $13/hr

• Responsible  for practice set up and break down. 
• Learn to properly maintain equipment . 
• Process laundry.  
• Assist with the daily inventory  and be required to help with the locker room set up for all home games. 
• Assigned other duties as necessary by the Director of Equipment/Olympic Sports.

Minimal Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Effective time management skill

Ability to lift 25 lbs. 

Ability to handle information in a confidential, objective and professional manner

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.