Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager plays a vital role in supporting the daily operation of Phillips Academy's Athletic Equipment Room and serves approximately 1,160 students participating in one of the nation's premier interscholastic athletics programs. Working under the direction of the Head Equipment Manager, this position provides direct support to student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, and athletics administrators by ensuring uniforms, apparel, towels, equipment, and athletic supplies are clean, organized, available, and ready for practices, contests, and special events. This is an academic year full-time position (mid-August through end of June) requiring flexibility to meet the changing demands of the athletics calendar. The position regularly requires Saturday work during the academic year, with schedules adjusted to support contests, tournaments, preseason preparation, postseason play, and special events.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Ability to communicate professionally with students, coaches, faculty, staff, vendors, and visitors.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn inventory management systems.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
- Previous experience working in athletics, equipment operations, facilities, logistics, retail operations, warehouse operations, or a similarly hands-on service environment preferred.
- Experience working with adolescents or in an educational environment is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the daily operation of the athletic equipment room.
- Issue, collect, organize, inspect, and store athletic uniforms, apparel, towels, and equipment.
- Prepare equipment and uniforms for daily practices, contests, travel, and tournaments.
- Maintain organized storage areas and ensure equipment rooms remain clean, safe, and efficient.
- Assist with inventory counts and end-of-season collection and reconciliation.
- Coordinate the daily collection, laundering, drying, folding, organization, and timely redistribution of uniforms, towels, pinnies, and practice gear.
- Deliver clean laundry to athletic facilities throughout campus and collect soiled items on a consistent schedule.
- Ensure coaches receive uniforms and equipment in a timely manner.
- Assist in fitting student-athletes for uniforms and equipment.
- Help inspect equipment for safety and report items requiring repair or replacement.
- Assemble, prepare, transport, and retrieve equipment for practices, games, and tournaments.
- Assist with receiving shipments, organizing deliveries, and stocking supplies.
- Provide outstanding daily service to coaches, students, athletic trainers, faculty, staff, and visitors.
- Respond promptly to requests while maintaining professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
- Work collaboratively with the Head Equipment Manager to anticipate seasonal needs.
- Support equipment operations during home contests, tournaments, and special events.
- Assist with online team apparel distribution as needed.
- Perform other related duties assigned by the Head Equipment Manager or Athletics Operations Manager.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Salary is commensurate with experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
