Assistant Director of Athlete Services
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Jul 15, 2025
Expired Date: Jul 19, 2025QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
$62,500/yr -
Years of Experience
1+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
ABOUT PROGRAM
SPORTS/DEPARTMENT
Posting Details
Posting Details
Title
Assistant Director of Athlete Services
Posting Number
S01454JP
Department
Athletics
Job Summary
Posting Details
Posting Details
Title
Assistant Director of Athlete Services
Posting Number
S01454JP
Department
Athletics
Job Summary
Bowdoin College’s Athletics Department is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and athletic achievement. As a member of NCAA Division III and the NESCAC, the department emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth, supported by outstanding coaching and state-of-the-art facilities.
The Assistant Director of Athlete Services is responsible for operational activities related to athletic equipment and uniforms, such as budgeting (working with the Associate Athletic Director for Operations), purchasing, payment authorization, distribution and inventory management, and maintenance. The Assistant Director of Athlete Services oversees student and casual employees, and, in partnership with the Equipment Manager, is responsible for reliable and timely delivery of laundry to support Bowdoin’s 31 varsity programs.
Compensation, Benefits, and Perks:
- The hiring salary for this position is expected to be $62,500 per year
- A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
- Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution, no match or vesting required
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time
- Paid Holidays and Special Days Off
- Household access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool
- Free fitness and wellness classes
- And more! https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
Education/Skills Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Athletic Equipment Managers’ Association (AEMA) certification preferred
- Working knowledge of NCAA and NESCAC rules preferred
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and accounting and inventory software
- Understanding of budgeting and inventory procedures
- Strong organizational skills
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of people in a positive and effective manner
- Working knowledge of athletics and the nature of college sport seasons
- Ability to supervise and motivate department staff members performing secondary duties, casual, and student employees
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
- At least 1 year of relevant experience; athletic equipment room experience preferred
- Management and budgeting experience preferred
- Experience working with students in a secondary, post-secondary or collegiate environment is preferred
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days and Hours
- This is a full-time, exempt-level position working 40 hours/48 weeks (0.92 FTE)
- The regular work schedule will typically be from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm with occasional nights and weekends during the academic year. and from 9:00 pm to 3:00 pm with no nights and weekend outside of the academic year.
- Please note work hours vary widely based upon sport season and needs of athletic programs
- The anticipated start dates the for candidate selected will be on or after August 4, 2025
_Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).
We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions._
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About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift
Employment Category
Full Time Academic Year
FTE
0.92
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Pay Type
Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements
Faculty/Administrative
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?
No
Posting Date
07/11/2025
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled
No
Type of Posting
Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants
If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.
EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents 1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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