Equipment 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 a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University

Department:

Business Operations

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Work Modality:

Full On Campus Presence

Job Description:

The Equipment Manager is responsible for the issuance and maintenance of all athletic equipment and apparel for student-athletes and athletic department staff. This position is responsible for ensuring that athletes and coaches have the needed equipment and apparel and that it is in good condition for operation of their individual programs. This position works under general supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Primary person for purchasing equipment to ensure that the teams and coaches will have the needed proper equipment, and works closely with the Assistant AD for Business and the Business Assistant to ensure proper purchasing procedures are followed. These procedures must be followed in accordance with University and auditing rules and regulations. Responsible for placing apparel orders with contracted vendors and distributors, ensuring timely delivery and accordance with department trademark and licensing policies.

• Oversees the preparation and cleaning of equipment for team practice, games and upcoming seasons to ensure that the teams and coaches will have the needed equipment and that it will be in good repair. Maintain all laundry equipment and daily supplies needed to ensure equipment is in proper working condition.

• Oversees the issuance and reserve equipment for student‑athletes and department staff to ensure that equipment will be available for use for athletics, recreation and the Jacobs Fitness Center. Maintain all equipment operations facility needs and areas of use to ensure effective operation and functions of the department and the equipment. Ensure that equipment is properly stored and inventoried.

• Hire, train, and manage a staff of up to 25 student workers in an effort to effectively operate the Athletic Equipment functions, including laundry and storage.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Supervises up to 25 student workers.

Competencies:

• Serving Customers.

• Displaying Creativity.

• Prioritizing and Organizing.

• Acquiring and Analyzing Information.

• Supporting Coworkers.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full‑time.

• 35 hours per week.

• Some evening and weekend hours are necessary based on team schedules.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

• 2 - 4 years of relevant experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and University policies and procedures are helpful.

• Must be able to handle many tasks simultaneously.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package.

Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on‑site at the university.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual's genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.