Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager

Old Dominion University; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager to support equipment operations for multiple sports. You will help order, issue, inventory and maintain athletic gear, ensuring compliance with department policies and safety standards.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, and experience with equipment systems like Front Rush TRAC is a plus. Some roles involve night/weekend shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of supplies, equipment and/or services ordering inventory control.
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written).
• Excellent organizational skills and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ordering, inventory, issuance, use and maintenance of athletic equipment for assigned sports.
• Maintain daily operations and update policies to accommodate growth.
• Support safety and efficiency in equipment management for student athletes.

Skills

Inventory control

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Multi-tasking

Tools

Front Rush TRAC

Heat press

Vinyl cutter

Job description

• Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty Applicants:
• Contact Human Resources at:
  [phone]
  [e-mail]
• Teaching and Research Faculty Applicants:
• Contact Academic Affairs at:
  [e-mail]

Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Role Title

Role Title Store & Ware Spec III

Role Code

Role Code 79133

Pay Band

Pay Band 03

Working Title

Working Title Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager

Position Number

Position Number 00542A

Department

Department ATHL SUPPORT OPERATIONS

Location

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job

Type of Job Full Time

Job Description

To help facilitate the safety of student athletes through sound allocation and fitting of equipment. Assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Equipment Operations in the ordering, inventory, issuance, use and maintenance of athletic department equipment for assigned sports according to established policies and procedures. Responsibilities include maintenance of daily operations, and updating and improving current policies and procedures to accommodate future growth.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

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

Special licenses, registration or certification

AEMA Certification or ability to obtain certification within a year of employment.

Education or training

None

Level and type of experience

Some experience working in an Division I athletic equipment room or an 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 cutter machine.
• Considerable experience using Front Rush TRAC athletic equipment inventory system or similar system.
• Considerable knowledge of advanced laundry chemical and stain removal techniques.
• Some experience working with olympic sports.
• Athletic Equipment Managers Association ( AEMA ) certification or ability 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

Job Requisition Number

Job Requisition Number S03428

Job Open To

Job Open To General Public

Open Date

Open Date 09/24/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/01/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

Criminal Background Check

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page

Department Home Page

Equity Statement

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

Reasonable Accommodation Request

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

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply 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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a former federal employee who was terminated from a position of employment with the federal government on or after January 1, 2025, due to a reduction in the federal budget or initiatives put in place by the federal Department of Government Efficiency?
  • Yes - If yes, please upload a copy of your Standard Form (SF-50)
  • No
• * Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Yellow Layoff Form
• Blue Layoff Card
• AHP Letter
• Standard Form 50 (SF-50)

Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty applicants, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at [phone] or [e-mail].

Teaching and Research Faculty applicants, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at [e-mail].