Assistant Equipment Manager

This position has been filled - Job#: 453376328

Job Summary

Description of Position:  The Assistant Equipment Manager is responsible for equipment safety standards, policy, compliance, and inventory.  The Assistant Equipment Manager, under the general supervision of the Director, will assist with the overall equipment operation of the 30 Division I varsity sports to include the involvement with both Men’s and Women’s programs. 

This position’s responsibilities include: ordering, sizing, inventory, issuing, returning, maintenance, and monitoring all apparel and equipment for the Athletic Department.  The Assistant Equipment Manager reports to the Director of Equipment and is part of a team of 6 full-time employees plus student workers.  
 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain inventory records of all assigned athletic teams. 
• Fit student-athletes with proper size of equipment and uniforms. 
• Work closely with assigned coaches, advising them with respect to the purchase, issue, and return of all athletic equipment. 
• Supervise and account for the issue, return, storage, and maintenance of the athletic equipment for assigned intercollegiate sports. 
• Coordinate laundry to implement process for all practice, game clothing, and uniforms in order to support team practice and games for each assigned sport.  
• Work directly with representatives from vendor companies to research, select, and purchase necessary clothing and equipment for sport teams.  
• Respond to inquiries and requests from members of senior staff and donors.

Required Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training/experience.
• Thorough knowledge of program activity and best practices. 
• Thorough knowledge of best practices and methodologies. 
• Problem-solving skills; multi-task, work with frequent interruptions, and effective listener.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language. 
• Must be proficient in the use of basic computer applications. 
• Customer service focused attitude and ability to work with a diverse work group
• Must be organized and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing deadlines and multiple priorities
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in equipment for an intercollegiate athletic organization.