Athletic Equipment Lead - Baseball

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking an entry-level Athletic Equipment Associate to lead the equipment management for the baseball program and assist with other sports in the Mackey Arena equipment room. The role includes developing annual equipment budgets around $500,000, researching vendors, and supervising student employees.

The position involves inventory control, apparel distribution, and coordination with game management staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One year of experience in college/high school athletics environment preferred.
• Strong PC skills and familiarity with databases and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and equipment fabric/durability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment manager for Purdue baseball; assist with other sports as needed.
• Develop and monitor annual equipment budgets (~$500,000 total).
• Research vendors and sample products; make recommendations.
• Instruct and review work of student employees; oversee apparel distribution.
• Oversee inventory, distribution, and return of equipment; manage event staff apparel.

Skills

PC skills

NCAA rules

Interpersonal skills

Fabric knowledge

Protective equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ACS inventory system

Ariba purchasing system

Job description

Purdue University is seeking an entry-level Athletic Equipment Associate to lead the equipment management for the baseball program and assist with other sports in the Mackey Arena equipment room. The role includes developing annual equipment budgets around $500,000, researching vendors, and supervising student employees.

The position involves inventory control, apparel distribution, and coordination with game management staff.