Athletic Equipment Manager

Position Summary

Assists in all phases of equipment room management for an athletic program consisting of multiple varsity and junior varsity sports. This position also includes assisting in game day management. Will supervise student employees.

• Assists in purchasing equipment and supplies for all individual athletic teams, while keeping a digital inventory system for athletic equipment
• Maintains and repairs athletic equipment
• Aids in arranging for reconditioning of equipment
• Aids in ensuring that all equipment purchases and donations meet commonly accepted standards within the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) guidelines and for the quality, health, and safety of athletes
• Aids in monitoring and assigning locker rooms for home and visiting student-athletes and athletic staff
• Greets and escorts visiting teams and officials for all sports to their assigned rooms while showing them training facilities and fields/court
• Aids in fittings of all protective equipment worn by athletes
• Instructs student staff members on all aspects of the equipment room
• Aids in all in-house laundry operations for athletic needs as well as University needs
• Aids in bid specifications for athletic equipment purchases and works cooperatively with the Administrative Services department to coordinate equipment purchases
• Aids the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics in preparing the annual equipment budget for all Intercollegiate Athletics
• Aids with game management, which includes set up, running of, and break down of scheduled events
• Schedule all equipment room personnel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Two (2) years’ experience in maintaining equipment is required
• Strong interpersonal, communication & organizational skills
• Must be willing to work weekends and early and/or late hours and holidays
• Experience with Microsoft 365
• Multi-lingual or bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Salary & Benefits

The hiring salary is $52,374. WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information on benefits can be found at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/. All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA), successfully passing of a background check and a pre-employment physical.

Contact Information

Questions may be directed to hrpositions@wcsu.edu referencing Athletics – Athletic Equipment Manager. To apply, submit your materials to: application@email.com. Application must be received by Sunday, August 16, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

About the University

WestConn is a Division III school and a member of the National Collegeiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The football program is a member of the Landmark Conference while the other 22 intercollegiate athletic programs are members of the Little East Conference. Additional information about the department may be found at https://westconnathletics.com. Information on the University may be found at www.wcsu.edu.