Equipment Manager

About the Opportunity

Summary:

Reporting to the Head Equipment Manager, the Equipment Manager will coordinate the athletic equipment area including equipment purchasing, receiving, fitting, disbursement, cleaning and maintenance. The position will develop and maintain relationships with equipment and apparel vendors pertaining to assigned programs. Extensive interaction with coaches, student-athletes and staff is also required of this position. Primary sport responsibilities will be men's hockey, field hockey, and ESports, as well as other varsity sports as assigned. The position supervises some student workers.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required; 5 years of athletic equipment management experience required, with 2-3 years of hockey equipment management experience; strong organizational, time management and communication skills required; knowledge of NCAA rules preferred. Must be proficient in skate sharpening and hockey-specific repair.

Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate the athletic equipment area including equipment purchasing, receiving, fitting, disbursement, cleaning and maintenance.
• Work closely with equipment and apparel vendors pertaining to assigned programs.
• Assign the following to student workers; daily practice and game laundry; organize inventory system with coaches; maintain equipment, apparel and locker rooms.
• Ensure that the equipment area is within budget and operating efficiently.
• Organize daily practice and game laundry; organize inventory system with coaches; maintain equipment, apparel and locker rooms. Work with coaches to organize equipment and apparel for away from home competitions.

Position Type

Athletics

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity .