Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager in Boston to support the daily operations of the athletic equipment department. Duties include laundry services, uniform distribution and collection, inventory maintenance, game-day setup, and storage organization, coordinating with coaches, student-athletes, workers, and athletics staff.

The role involves assisting with practices, competitions, team travel, and other department activities, with a focus on organization,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with coaches, student-athletes, student workers, and athletics staff.
• Ability to safely handle and transport athletic equipment and supplies.
• Ability to work a variable schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and athletic competitions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the distribution, collection, fitting, organization, maintenance, and storage of athletic equipment and apparel for assigned athletic programs.
• Maintain accurate equipment inventories and assist with periodic inventory counts.
• Inspect equipment and apparel for condition, cleanliness, and functionality; report damaged, missing, or unsafe equipment to the Head Equipment Manager.
• Assist with basic equipment fitting, adjustment, maintenance, repair, and modification.
• Prepare and organize equipment for practices, competitions, team travel, and other athletic events.
• Assist with game-day setup and breakdown, including equipment preparation, placement, collection, and storage.
• Operate department laundry equipment and process uniforms, practice gear, towels, and other athletic apparel.
• Maintain clean, organized, and secure equipment rooms, storage areas, and laundry facilities.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and transportation of equipment and supplies between university facilities and other locations as assigned.
• Operate university vehicles, as authorized, in accordance with university policies and applicable requirements.
• Provide limited direction and oversight to student workers, as assigned.
• Communicate equipment needs, shortages, damages, and operational concerns to the Head Equipment Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Procedures compliance

Communication skills

Interpersonal with staff

Safety in handling equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager

Job Summary

Reporting to the Head Equipment Manager, the Assistant EquipmentManager supports the daily operations of the athletic equipmentdepartment. Responsibilities include laundry services, uniformdistribution and collection, equipment inventory and maintenance,game-day setup and breakdown, storage organization, andtransportation of athletic equipment. The position works closelywith coaches, student-athletes, student workers, and athleticsstaff to support practices, competitions, team travel, and otherdepartment activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the distribution, collection, fitting,organization, maintenance, and storage of athletic equipment andapparel for assigned athletic programs.
• Maintain accurate equipment inventories and assist withperiodic inventory counts.
• Inspect equipment and apparel for condition, cleanliness, andfunctionality; report damaged, missing, or unsafe equipment to theHead Equipment Manager.
• Assist with basic equipment fitting, adjustment, maintenance,repair, and modification.
• Prepare and organize equipment for practices, competitions,team travel, and other athletic events.
• Assist with game-day setup and breakdown, including equipmentpreparation, placement, collection, and storage.
• Operate department laundry equipment and process uniforms,practice gear, towels, and other athletic apparel.
• Maintain clean, organized, and secure equipment rooms, storageareas, and laundry facilities.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and transportation of equipmentand supplies between university facilities and other locations asassigned.
• Operate university vehicles, as authorized, in accordance withuniversity policies and applicable requirements.
• Provide limited direction and oversight to student workers, asassigned.
• Communicate equipment needs, shortages, damages, andoperational concerns to the Head Equipment Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established procedures and maintain accuraterecords.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with coaches, student-athletes,student workers, and athletics staff.
• Ability to safely handle and transport athletic equipment andsupplies.
• Ability to work a variable schedule, including evenings,weekends, holidays, and athletic competitions.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet universityrequirements for operation of university vehicles, asapplicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in athletic equipment management,collegiate athletics, recreation, or a related field.
• Experience with athletic equipment, uniforms, laundryoperations, inventory control, or equipment transportation.
• Experience with basic equipment fitting, adjustment,maintenance, or repair.

Work Schedule

This is a part-time position with a variable schedule based ondepartmental, team, and competition needs. The position may requireevenings, weekends, holidays, and other non-traditional work hours,particularly during athletic seasons, competitions, team travel,and special events.

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate workexperience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefiteligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paidtime off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- aswell as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, religion,color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabilitystatus, or any other characteristic protected by applicablelaw.

This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.

Pay Rate

$25/hr