Assistant Athletic Director, Equipment Services

University of Notre Dame • Notre Dame, IN

7d • $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Athletics Director, Equipment Services will provide leadership and strategic oversight for the equipment and apparel operations supporting Notre Dame's non-football programs. This role involves operational leadership, financial stewardship, relationship management, and delivering exceptional service to student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff. The position leads the ordering, distribution, and retrieval of Under Armour apparel and accessories for 25 athletic teams and numerous auxiliary groups, with a primary focus on supporting multiple Olympic sport programs. It also involves serving as a key liaison to Notre Dame's Under Armour representatives, leading the Equipment and Apparel Services staff, managing a multi-million-dollar apparel inventory, and ensuring accurate inventory records. Additionally, the role supports postseason awards, collaborates with the Monogram Club, assists with game-management preparations, and partners with team operations personnel and student managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in athletics administration, business, sports management, supply chain, operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in athletic equipment operations, athletics administration, apparel operations, inventory management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing staff, including assigning work, establishing priorities, coaching performance, and fostering a service-oriented team environment.
• Proven strategic leadership with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with coaches, student-athletes, athletics administrators, vendors, and staff at all levels.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive or time-critical operational matters.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and postseason events, as athletics operations require.
• Ability to lift and move equipment and apparel and perform the physical requirements associated with athletics equipment operations.

Nice To Haves

• American Equipment Manager's Associate (AEMA certification recommended)

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic oversight for equipment and apparel operations supporting Notre Dame's non-football programs.
• Lead the ordering, distribution, and retrieval of Under Armour apparel and accessories for 25 athletic teams and numerous auxiliary groups.
• Serve as a key liaison to Notre Dame's Under Armour representatives, building strong relationships and communicating regularly with professionals at Under Armour headquarters.
• Lead the Equipment and Apparel Services staff.
• Manage a multi-million-dollar apparel inventory and ensure accurate inventory records and databases.
• Coordinate postseason awards.
• Collaborate with the Monogram Club.
• Support game-management preparations.
• Serve as a trusted partner to team operations personnel and student managers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level