Assistant Athletic Director for Equipment Operations

Summary

The Assistant Athletic Director for Equipment Operations oversees all aspects of athletic equipment management, including purchasing, inventory control, staff supervision, and logistics for intercollegiate sports, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the issuing, proper fitting & maintenance of all football helmets & shoulder pads (95-100 players).
• Coordinate the purchasing of equipment & uniforms for intercollegiate sports. Talk with and test products for sporting good manufacturers. Includes providing oversight and leadership with apparel contract.
• Responsible for the maintaining accurate inventory of equipment for intercollegiate sports. The use of inventory software is required.
• Assist coaches with budgeting for equipment & uniforms. Work with Purchasing department on bids and all other purchasing needs.
• Assist with game operations as needed by assisting visiting teams with any needs they may have while on our campus.

Summary

The Assistant Athletic Director for Equipment Operations oversees all aspects of athletic equipment management, including purchasing, inventory control, staff supervision, and logistics for intercollegiate sports, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the issuing, proper fitting & maintenance of all football helmets & shoulder pads (95-100 players).
• Coordinate the purchasing of equipment & uniforms for intercollegiate sports. Talk with and test products for sporting good manufacturers. Includes providing oversight and leadership with apparel contract.
• Responsible for the maintaining accurate inventory of equipment for intercollegiate sports. The use of inventory software is required.
• Assist coaches with budgeting for equipment & uniforms. Work with Purchasing department on bids and all other purchasing needs.
• Assist with game operations as needed by assisting visiting teams with any needs they may have while on our campus.
• Supervision of other FTE equipment (2), intern, and student volunteers.
• Packing and loading truck to all away football games.
• Responsible for laundry of sports (practice & game uniforms etc. towels). Responsible for the maintenance and repair of washers and dryers and the purchase of all laundry products.
• Responsible for securing and maintaining three equipment rooms (Perry Stadium, Ice Arena and Stroh Center).
• Other Duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor's Degree.

The following Experience is required:

• 1 year of equipment manager

The following Licensure, Certifications, or Registration is required (Please ensure the certification is documented on your official application and the proof is uploaded with your submission.)

• AEMA – certification through the American Equipment Managers Association

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

N/A

Application Deadline
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by January 29, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.

• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

• You must possess the AEMA – certification through the American Equipment Managers Association to be considered for this position. Please ensure the certification is documented on your official application and the proof is uploaded with your submission.

Uploads

• Required:

Resume (for supplemental information only)

Current AEMA – certification through the American Equipment Managers Association

• Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization
BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

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BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

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