Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager

Old Dominion University; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA seeks an Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager to assist with ordering, inventory, issuance, and maintenance of athletic gear for assigned sports. Responsibilities include daily operations and updating policies to support growth while ensuring athlete safety.

The role requires prior Division I equipment room experience, strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills, plus certification or the ability to obtain AEMA within a year.

Qualifications

• AEMA Certification or ability to obtain within a year of employment.
• Experience in Division I athletic equipment or similar setting.
• Preferred coursework in Sports Management.
• Experience operating heat press and vinyl cutter machines.
• Familiar with Front Rush TRAC or similar inventory systems.
• Knowledge of laundry chemicals and stain removal techniques.
• Some experience with Olympic sports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ordering, inventory, issuance, use and maintenance of athletic equipment.
• Support daily operations and update policies for future growth.
• Ensure safety and proper handling for student athletes.

Skills

Inventory control

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

Front Rush TRAC

Heat press

Vinyl cutter

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Role Title Store & Ware Spec III

Role Code 79133

Pay Band 03

Posting Details

Working Title Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager

Position Number 00542A

Department ATHL SUPPORT OPERATIONS

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category C Technicians

Job Description

To help facilitate the safety of student athletes through soundallocation and fitting of equipment. Assist the Assistant AthleticDirector for Equipment Operations in the ordering, inventory,issuance, use and maintenance of athletic department equipment forassigned sports according to established policies and procedures.Responsibilities include maintenance of daily operations, andupdating and improving current policies and procedures toaccommodate future growth.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Working knowledge of supplies, equipment and/or services orderinginventory control. Strong communication skills (verbal &written). Must have excellent organizational skills, anddemonstrate computer literacy/proficiency. Outstanding leadership,management and interpersonal skills to relate to a wide and diversegroup of staff, students, vendors and community members.Demonstrates ability to multi-task in a fast paced workenvironment.

Special licenses, registration or certification

AEMA Certification or ability to obtain certification within a yearof employment.

Education or training

None

Level and type of experience

Some experience working in an Division I athletic equipment room oran equipment room at the professional level.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills,abilities, education, experience, licensure,certification)

Preferred course work in Sports Management.

Considerable experience operating a heat press and vinyl cuttermachine.

Considerable experience using Front Rush TRAC athletic equipmentinventory system or similar system.

Considerable knowledge of advanced laundry chemical and stainremoval techniques.

Some experience working with olympic sports.

Athletic Equipment Managers Association ( AEMA ) certification orability to obtain certification within a year of employment.

Conditions of Employment

This position must work works nights and weekends.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate

Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S03414

Job Open To General Public

Open Date 08/25/2026

Close Date 09/04/2026

Open Until Filled No

Criminal Background Check

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal historycheck.

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equalemployment, educational and social opportunities for all persons,without regard to race (or traits historically associated with raceincluding hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles suchas braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender(including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions),national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteranstatus, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation orgenetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities,women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged toapply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonableaccommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management andCulture at [phone].

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we areencouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through theCommonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need toprovide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate ofDisability) provided by the Department for Aging &Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind& Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may alsoapply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.