Athletic Equipment Manager

Tri Cityherald; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 44,518 - 60,230; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Western Connecticut State University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking an Athletic Equipment Manager for a full-time, 10-month position with a negotiable start date. This role oversees equipment room operations for multiple varsity programs and assists with game-day management.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and two years’ equipment experience, plus strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Two years’ experience in maintaining equipment is required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication & organizational skills.
• Must be willing to work weekends and early/late hours and holidays.
• Experience with Microsoft 365; Multi-lingual or bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assists in all phases of equipment room management for an athletic program with multiple varsity and junior varsity sports.
• Supervises student employees.
• Assists in purchasing equipment and supplies and maintains a digital inventory.
• Maintains and repairs athletic equipment.
• Assists in arranging for reconditioning of equipment.
• Ensures purchases and donations meet CSCU guidelines and safety standards.
• Monitors locker rooms for home and visiting teams.
• Greets visiting teams and escorts officials to facilities.
• Assists in fittings of protective equipment.
• Instructs student staff on equipment room operations.
• Assists in in-house laundry operations and bid specifications.
• Assists the Director in preparing the annual equipment budget.
• Assists with game management and schedules equipment room personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Western Connecticut State University

Athletic Equipment Manager

Western Connecticut State University’s (WestConn) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the full-time, 10-month position of Athletic Equipment Manager. Start date will be negotiable.

WestConn is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WestConn is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.

WestConn is a Division III school and a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The football program is a member of the Landmark Conference while the other 22 intercollegiate athletic programs are members of the Little East Conference. Additional information about the department may be found athttps://westconnathletics.com. Information on the University may be found atwww.wcsu.edu.

Position Summary:Assists in all phases of equipment room management for an athletic program consisting of multiple varsity and junior varsity sports. This position also includes assisting in game day management. Will supervises student employees. Duties include:

Assists in purchasing equipment and supplies for all individual athletic teams, while keeping a digital inventory system for athletic equipment.

Maintains and repairs athletic equipment.

Assists in arranging for reconditioning of equipment.

Assists in ensuring that all equipment purchases and donations meet commonly accepted standards within the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) guidelines and for the quality, health, and safety of athletes.

Assists in monitoring and assigning locker rooms for home and visiting student-athletes and athletic staff.

Greets and escorts visiting teams and officials for all sports to their assigned rooms while showing them training facilities and fields/court.

Assists in fittings of all protective equipment worn by athletes.

May instruct student staff members on all aspects of the equipment room.

Assists in all in-house laundry operations for athletic needs as well as University needs.

Assists in bid specifications for athletic equipment purchases and works cooperatively with the Administrative Services department to coordinate equipment purchases.

Assists the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics in preparing the annual equipment budget for all Intercollegiate Athletics.

Assists with game management, which includes set up, running of, and break down of scheduled events.

Schedule all equipment room personnel.

Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree is required. Two (2) years’ experience in maintaining equipment is required. Strong interpersonal, communication & organizational skills; Must be willing to work weekends and early and/or late hours and holidays. Experience with Microsoft 365; Multi-lingual or bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits:The hiring salary is $52,374. WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information on benefits can be found atwww.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/. All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA), successfully passing of a background check and a pre-employment physical. WSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, employment verifications, and a criminal history record check.

Applications must be received bySunday, August 16, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Western is an Affirative Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer