Assistant Supervisor, Athletic Equipment

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics is seeking an Assistant Supervisor, Athletic Equipment to manage equipment for assigned sports on an onsite basis. The role supports a senior administrator and ensures compliance with department, university, conference, and NCAA policies.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, five years of relevant experience or equivalent training, AEMA certification eligibility, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Five years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
• Certified or eligible for certification by the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA). Must obtain certification within twelve months.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable record.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior administrator and department staff in the management of athletic equipment for assigned sports. Assist in the evaluation, purchasing, repair, maintenance of inventory, transportation, and preparation of equipment for practice and competition.
• Evaluate and recommend the replacement of athletic uniforms and equipment based on national safety standards. Maintain and repair specialty equipment as needed. Coordinate and execute the embellishment process of team issued apparel and competition wear as assigned.
• Monitor proper use of University logos on athletic apparel in accordance with licensing regulations. Work with vendors and agencies to resolve logo and licensing issues.
• Maintain and track all inventory (apparel, footwear, protective equipment and accessory items) via inventory system. Supervise the issuance and storage of uniforms and equipment. Develop issuance and return schedules and schedule staffing levels. Coordinate equipment transportation.
• Assist in the development and management of the equipment budget and attire allotment. May prepare and budget build for assigned sports. Ensure all ordering is within budget. May work with coaching staff on spending.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Assistant Supervisor, Athletic Equipment Job Description Job Alerts Link Job Title: Assistant Supervisor, Athletic Equipment Posting Start Date: 10/8/26 Work Arrangement: Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributed $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu .

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

About the Department

The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 450 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 118 conference titles. The Cincinnati men's basketball team is among the 15 winningest programs all-time, while the football team became the first non-Power Five program to compete in the College Football Playoff in 2021. Olympic gold medalist volleyball player Jordan Thompson, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and Major League Baseball legend Sandy Koufax are among the several luminaries who have competed as Bearcats.

In 2023, the Bearcats entered a new era as a Power Four School when they officially joined the Big 12 Conference, positioning Cincinnati among the nation's premier athletics programs.

Off the field, UC student-athletes continue to find success, as well, collectively posting a school-record 3.52 GPA in the spring of 2025.

Under the leadership of Director of Athletics John Cunningham, and supported by more than 150 full-time staff members, UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our university and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field.

For more information visit gobearcats.com.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati, Department of Athletics is seeking applicants for an Assistant Supervisor Athletic Equipment.

The successful candidate will support senior administrator in the management of athletic equipment for assigned sports while following all departmental, university, conference, and NCAA policies and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with senior administrator and department staff in the management of athletic equipment for assigned sports. Assist in the evaluation, purchasing, repair, maintenance of inventory, transportation, and preparation of equipment for practice and competition.
• Evaluate and recommend the replacement of athletic uniforms and equipment based on national safety standards. Maintain and repair specialty equipment as needed. Coordinate and execute the embellishment process of team issued apparel and competition wear as assigned.
• Monitor proper use of University logos on athletic apparel in accordance with licensing regulations. Work with vendors and agencies to resolve logo and licensing issues.
• Maintain and track all inventory (apparel, footwear, protective equipment and accessory items) via inventory system. Supervise the issuance and storage of uniforms and equipment. Develop issuance and return schedules and schedule staffing levels. Coordinate equipment transportation.
• Assist in the development and management of the equipment budget and attire allotment. May prepare and budget build for assigned sports. Ensure all ordering is within budget. May work with coaching staff on spending.
• May assist with the fitting of protective equipment.
• Supervise and schedule student employees as needed. Act as lead worker. Train and oversee student employees in setup and tear down for practice and games.
• Train staff in maintaining proper laundry procedures. Supervise and schedule maintenance of laundry machinery.
• Attend practices and contests both home and away.
• Responsible for tracking shipping and receiving packages for assigned sports/units.
• Represent the department at University, local, and national meetings and committee.
• May be required to drive a university vehicle and/or student.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Trainings/Certifications

• Certified or eligible for certification by the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA). Must obtain certification within twelve (12) months or as soon as possible. Must be able to maintain all certification requirements.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable record.

Required Experience

• One (1) year of experience in athletic equipment maintenance or management.

Application Process Information

Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest and a current CV/Resume. All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application. Applications without a cover letter and CV/Resume will not be considered for the position.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Often
• Kneeling, squatting - Often
• Crouching - Often
• Reaching overhead - Often
• Pulling, pushing - Often
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Often
• Lifting - over