Assistant Director, Equipment Services

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Athletics Department is seeking an Equipment Manager to support the equipment and apparel needs of 36 varsity programs for practices, travel, and competition. This on-site role works closely with coaches, staff, and student-athletes to ensure reliable, organized gear and timely distribution.

The position oversees purchasing, ordering, inventory control, returns, and laundry operations, and supervises casual staff, maintaining safe storage and easy access to equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with equipment and apparel logistics is helpful.
• Ability to coordinate with coaches, staff, and student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment and apparel needs for 36 varsity programs for practices, travel, and competition.
• Oversee purchasing, ordering, inventory control, equipment distribution and returns, and laundry operations.
• Supervise casual/temporary staff and maintain organized, safe equipment storage areas.

Skills

Equipment management

Inventory control

Purchasing

Job description

Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) is the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions! We lead the nation with 139 NCAA championship titles and a legacy of sustained excellence, including multiple Women’s Capital One Cup victories, and have brought home the Learfield Director’s Cup 26 times.We support nearly 900 student-athletes who compete on 36 intercollegiate athletics teams and support the university’s physical education, recreation and wellness initiatives. Our dedicated staff embody a culture of excellence, embrace our mission of scholar-athleticism and exemplify a relentless championship spirit.

Under the direction of the Assistant Athletics Director, Equipment, this position supports the equipment and apparel needs of Stanford’s 36 varsity programs for practices, team travel, and competition. Working closely with equipment leadership, coaches, student-athletes, and staff, the role oversees purchasing, ordering, inventory control, equipment distribution and returns, and laundry operations. This on-site position also supervises casual/temporary staff members and maintains organized, safe, and accessible equipment and storage areas.