Head Equipment Manager

Stonehill College•Easton, MA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Equipment Manager oversees and coordinates the operations of Stonehill College’s Athletic Equipment Room. The role is responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing athletic team and facilities equipment; preparing, distributing, collecting, and tracking athletic equipment and apparel; and supporting equipment needs for intercollegiate athletics and home events. The position also assists with preparing the annual athletic equipment budget, manages purchasing and related records, oversees laundry operations, and supervises student equipment managers. The role requires varied work hours, including nights and weekends, and includes occasional lifting and exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of database, internet, inventory, spreadsheet, and word-processing software.
Valid driver’s license.
AEMA membership.
Ability to work varied hours and days, including nights and weekends.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily operation of the athletic equipment room.
Maintain inventory, status, and records for athletic department apparel and equipment, including issuing and retrieving items where applicable.
Assist with preparation of the annual athletic equipment budget.
Order athletic department apparel and equipment as needed.
Create and manage invoices and payment requests for athletic apparel and equipment purchases.
Maintain records of received athletic department apparel and equipment.
Oversee laundry operations for game and practice team apparel and equipment.
Promote and ensure proper care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Maintain, wash, and repair athletic training department equipment, as applicable.
Coordinate reconditioning of athletic equipment.
Maintain and coordinate storage of athletic team equipment at athletic fields, dugouts, Merkert gym, and the Sports Complex.
Conduct annual inspection and maintenance of athletic facilities equipment.
Coordinate hiring of student equipment managers and supervise them.
Coordinate transportation of athletic equipment and laundry needs to away contest sites, if applicable.
Prepare and distribute necessary equipment and apparel to the home events coordinator for home events.
Assist with home event operations as needed.