Athletics Equipment & Game-Day Operations Manager

St. Lawrence University; Village of Canton (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Lawrence University invites applications for a full-time Manager of Equipment Operations.

The role leads purchasing, distribution, fitting, maintenance and inventory of athletic equipment across 37 varsity programs, ensuring safe, efficient operations for student-athletes and coaches. Responsibilities include hockey equipment operations, football fitting coordination, game-day prep, facility equipment needs, travel arrangements, and supervision of staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or several years of related field experience.
• AEMA certification preferred or willing to obtain within 1 year.
• Strong communication skills and initiative; able to work with staff, faculty and the University community.
• Evenings, weekends and travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee equipment operations for 37 varsity programs; manage purchasing, distribution, fitting, maintenance and inventory.
• Lead hockey equipment operations and coordinate football equipment fitting.
• Coordinate game-day preparation and facility equipment needs across multiple sports.
• Maintain organized storage, distribution, and accountability systems; manage work orders.
• Supervise staff including part-time Assistant Equipment Manager, one union personnel, and student managers.

Skills

Strong communication

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

AEMA certification

Job description

St. Lawrence University invites applications for a full-time Manager of Equipment Operations.

The role leads purchasing, distribution, fitting, maintenance and inventory of athletic equipment across 37 varsity programs, ensuring safe, efficient operations for student-athletes and coaches. Responsibilities include hockey equipment operations, football fitting coordination, game-day prep, facility equipment needs, travel arrangements, and supervision of staff.