Athletic Equipment Manager

St. Paul's School seeks an Athletic Equipment Manager to oversee the athletic equipment, uniforms, apparel, and supplies used by the Athletic Department. Under the supervision of the Athletic Director of the School, responsibilities include purchasing, receiving, inventory management, distribution, collection, fitting, laundering, repair, storage, and replacement of equipment and supplies. This position works closely with student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, visiting teams, officials, vendors, and other members of the St. Paul’s School community. The Athletic Equipment Manager supports the daily operation of the athletic program, including game-day preparation, facility setup and breakdown, seasonal equipment needs, purchasing, and budget planning. The employee may also assist with major School or Athletic Department events. During school breaks or slower athletic periods, the employee may be asked to support another department. Depending on the needs of the Athletic Department and the employee’s experience and availability, the position may include coaching, assisting with a team, or providing other program support. As a residential high school, St. Paul’s expects all employees to contribute to a safe, respectful, healthy, and student-centered community. ##### **Qualification Requirements:** - Experience with inventory control, equipment organization, and recordkeeping. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - The ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, families, vendors, visitors, and community members. - Experience assisting with purchasing, budget planning, inventory forecasting, and vendor coordination. - The ability to remain organized and responsive in a busy athletic environment. - The ability to work independently, take initiative, solve problems, and follow through on responsibilities. - The ability to perform basic maintenance, cleaning, laundering, and housekeeping tasks associated with athletic equipment and facilities. - A flexible schedule that can accommodate the needs of the Athletic Department and the School. - Proficiency with email, word-processing programs, spreadsheets, and basic computer systems. - A willingness to learn inventory software, purchasing systems, computerized maintenance management systems, and other School technology. - Coaching experience or a willingness to coach, assist with coaching, or support an athletic team, when needed. - CPR, AED, and First Aid certification, or a willingness to obtain these certifications. - The employee must earn certification through the Athletic Equipment Managers Association within one year of being hired. ##### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** include the following: ##### **Equipment, Uniform, and Inventory Management** - Purchase, receive, inventory, issue, collect, fit, clean, repair, store, and replace athletic equipment, uniforms, apparel, and related supplies. - Maintain accurate electronic records of School-owned athletic equipment, uniforms, and apparel. - Establish and maintain an organized inventory system. - Develop clear procedures for issuing and collecting equipment and uniforms at the beginning and end of each season. - Work with the Director of Athletics and coaches to distribute uniforms and maintain accurate records of School-owned items. - Inspect equipment with the Director of Athletics or the appropriate coach at the end of each season and determine what should be repaired, replaced, reassigned, or stored. - Track lost, stolen, damaged, and unreturned items. Report losses to the Director of Athletics and assist with chargebacks when necessary. - Collect game uniforms following home contests. - Launder, sort, fold, and store uniforms, towels, and related items. - Keep out-of-season equipment clean, organized, secure, and ready for future use. - Remove damaged or unsafe equipment from service and notify the Director of Athletics. ##### **Purchasing, Budget, and Vendor Coordination** - Work wi…