Equipment Manager

Reading School District l Reading, Pa.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Reading School District in Reading, PA is seeking an Athletic Equipment Manager to oversee the organization, inventory, maintenance, distribution, and security of athletic gear and uniforms for the athletic department. You will work closely with athletic directors, coaches, student-athletes, and staff to ensure equipment is safe, properly issued, and available for practices and games.

You will also support safety compliance and community outreach, including staying current with equipment

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferable experience supervising athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for diverse environments.
• Familiarity with NOCSAE and NAERA standards.
• AEMA certified or willingness to become AEMA certified.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate inventory of athletic equipment, uniforms, and related materials.
• Issue and collect equipment and uniforms to student-athletes and coaching staff.
• Inspect equipment regularly for damage, wear, or safety concerns.
• Maintain records of equipment purchases, assignments, repairs, replacements, and disposal.
• Recommend replacement of outdated, damaged, or unsafe equipment.
• Assist football equipment manager as needed to uphold safety standards.
• Ensure team laundry is completed and returned to proper location.
• Stay current with equipment rules and best practices.
• Monitor student-athletes' equipment to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Place student-athletes in positions to succeed in sport and life.
• Communicate with sports medicine staff, officials, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure safety measures are observed and equipment is properly secured after use.
• Attend training sessions and staff meetings.
• Work flexible hours including off-season, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Secure equipment and facilities after each usage.
• Coordinate with admin, safe schools, custodial services, and local authorities as needed.
• Engage with youth groups to foster participation growth.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Supervision experience

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AEMA certification or willingness to become AEMA certified

Familiarity with NOCSAE and NAERA standards

Job description

Position Title: Athletic Equipment Manager

Reports To: Director of Athletics & Assistant Athletic Directors

Salary: Stipend (set by coaches pay scale)

Position Goal

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with PIAA, league, sports medicine and RSD policies/procedures. The Athletic Equipment Manager is responsible for the organization, inventory, maintenance, distribution, seeking quotes, and security of athletic equipment and uniforms for the athletic department. The Equipment Manager works closely with the Athletic Directors, coaches, student-athletes, and school staff to ensure that all athletic equipment is properly maintained, safely distributed, and available for practices, competitions, and athletic events. Furthermore the candidate will be responsible for assisting student-athletes to establish a life after high school while instilling Red Knight pride, connecting with youth programs, teaching education through athletics, and fundraising.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferable experience working in a supervision role in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students in a diverse work environment.
• Familiarity with NOCSAE and NAERA standards
• AEMA certified or willingness to become AEMA certified

Essential Functions

• Maintain an accurate inventory of all athletic equipment, uniforms, apparel, supplies, and related materials.
• Issue and collect equipment and uniforms to student-athletes and coaching staff.
• Inspect equipment regularly for damage, excessive wear, or safety concerns.
• Maintain appropriate records of equipment purchases, assignments, repairs, replacements, and disposal.
• Recommend replacement of outdated, damaged, or unsafe equipment.
• assist football equipment manager as needed to maintain the highest safety standards.
• Ensure team laundry is completed and returned to its proper location
• Stay current with equipment rules, and best practices
• Monitor student-athletes' equipment to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Place student-athletes in positions to succeed not only in their sport, but also in life
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication skills with sports medicine staff, game workers, officials, media, students, parents, spectators, and facility staff.
• Ensures that all possible safety measures are observed, including taking proper care of equipment and proper surveillance of program participants.
• Attend all training sessions and any additional staff meetings.
• Work flexible hours including off season training, early mornings, afternoon/evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Secure equipment and facilities after each usage
• Communicate with RSD admin, safe schools, custodial services and/or RPD as needed.
• Communicate with youth groups and foster participation growth
• Be a good role model to student-athletes
• Support all RSD athletics

Physical Requirements

• Physically perform all skills required of an equipment manager
• Hear noises and distress signals in a crowded athletic facility.
• Able to withstand extreme weather conditions
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• May work in varied extreme weather conditions during school events, special activities, and fundraising events.
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, stand, walk, and reach