Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager

Northeastern University; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking an Assistant Equipment Manager to support daily athletic equipment operations, including laundry, uniform distribution, inventory, and game-day setup. You will collaborate with coaches, student-athletes, student workers, and athletics staff to enable practices, competitions, and team travel.

The role involves equipment handling, maintenance, and transport, with a typical part-time, temporary schedule that may require evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet university requirements for operation of university vehicles, as applicable.

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

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Opportunity

Job Summary

Reporting to the Head Equipment Manager, the Assistant Equipment Manager supports the daily operations of the athletic equipment department. Responsibilities include laundry services, uniform distribution and collection, equipment inventory and maintenance, game-day setup and breakdown, storage organization, and transportation of athletic equipment. The position works closely with coaches, student-athletes, student workers, and athletics staff to support practices, competitions, team travel, and other department activities.

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.

Required 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.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet university requirements for operation of university vehicles, as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in athletic equipment management, collegiate athletics, recreation, or a related field.
• Experience with athletic equipment, uniforms, laundry operations, 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 on departmental, team, and competition needs. The position may require evenings, 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 work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

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

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.

Pay Rate:
$25/hr