Athletic Equipment & Inventory Manager

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

American University is seeking an Equipment Manager to oversee the issuance, maintenance, and inventory of athletic equipment and apparel for student‑athletes and staff on campus in Washington, DC. You will ensure proper production, storage, and timely availability for practices, games, and events.

The role includes supervising up to 25 student workers, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining compliance with university policies and NCAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in athletic equipment or operations preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and university policies is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Procure equipment and apparel, coordinating with vendors and following purchasing procedures.
• Oversee preparation, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment for practice and games.
• Manage issuance and reserve equipment for student‑athletes and staff, ensuring inventory control.
• Hire, train, and manage up to 25 student workers for equipment operations.

Skills

Customer service

Creativity

Prioritization

Information analysis

Team support

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

2-4 years experience

Job description

American University is seeking an Equipment Manager to oversee the issuance, maintenance, and inventory of athletic equipment and apparel for student‑athletes and staff on campus in Washington, DC. You will ensure proper production, storage, and timely availability for practices, games, and events.

The role includes supervising up to 25 student workers, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining compliance with university policies and NCAA guidelines.