Assistant Supervisor, Athletic Equipment

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Supervisor for Athletic Equipment to support football operations. This dynamic role involves managing athletic gear, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with staff to enhance the student-athlete experience. The ideal candidate will lead a team, manage inventory, and oversee budgetary considerations, all while contributing to a vibrant athletic community. Join a forward-thinking organization where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of student-athletes and the broader community.

Benefits

Tuition Remission

Flexible Spending Accounts

Competitive Salary

Generous Time-Off Policy

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; five years of experience can substitute.
• Experience in athletic equipment maintenance or management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage athletic equipment for football, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Supervise student employees and oversee equipment logistics for practices and games.

Skills

Athletic Equipment Management

Inventory Management

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Teamworks Inventory Management System

Job description

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Assistant Supervisor, Athletic Equipment

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.

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 500 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 117 conference titles. The Cincinnati men's basketball team is among the 15 winningest programs all-time, while the football team became the first American Athletic Conference 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.

UC student-athletes collectively posted a 3.4 overall GPA in the spring of 2024, resulting in 13 consecutive semesters of a 3.3 department GPA or higher.

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 (UC), Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant Supervisor Athletic Equipment to work with football. This is a full-time position, salaried, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Football Equipment, the successful candidate will support in management of athletic equipment for football 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 Teamworks Inventory Management 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.

Additional Qualifications Considered

The position requires evening and weekend hours and travel with the team.

Application 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
• Crouching - Often
• Reaching overhead - Often
• Pulling, pushing - Often
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Often
• Sitting - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link ) Highlights include:

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Assistant Supervisor, Athletic Equipment

Date: May 5, 2025

Location:

Cincinnati, OH, US

Facility: Main Campus

Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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