Athletic Equipment Specialist

Supports the Department of Athletics in all aspects of equipment management.

• Manages day-to-day operations of the Department of Athletics’ equipment rooms.
• Responsible for all athletic equipment purchases and inventory for varsity sports and staff.
• Evaluates and monitors effectiveness of services, policies, and procedures. Updates and improves policies and procedures for future growth. Adheres to university, state, conference and NCAA policies and procedures regarding the issuance of equipment and services for all intercollegiate sports.
• Manages apparel embellishment for cost effectiveness, consistency, and protection of brand. Manages relationships with sponsorship vendors.
• Ensures that student-athletes’ clothing is laundered and ready for distribution daily.
• Oversees the maintenance of all athletic equipment and conducts a seasonal equipment inventory for each assigned sport using appropriate inventory computer programs.
• Remains current with evolving safety standards to reduce liability. Ensures proper fitting and maintenance of all sports equipment to provide a safe environment for student athletes.
• Ensures the availability of equipment support for visiting teams and officials. Coordinates and orders athletic awards.
• Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises staff and student employees. Determines work assignments and schedules to accomodate the extended hours and complex scheduling of collegiate practices and sporting events.

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

• Some relevant experience.
• Experience working in an Intercollegiate Athletics equipment operations environment.
• Understanding of blood borne pathogens, exposure to soiled laundry and hazardous chemicals.

• Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) certification, or ability to be certified within 1 year of starting position.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays.

• Experience in NCAA Division I level.

Light work with some physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds, but rarely moving more than 25 to 50 pounds.

Work is performed in an environment with exposure to somewhat disagreeable or hazardous conditions.

Revised: 2024-06-28