Equipment Room Manager, Intercollegiate Athletics, #56537
The Equipment Manager will work closely with the Director of Athletics and the Associate Athletic Director, Sports Medicine, in the overall leadership of an NCAA Division II program. This individual will assist in planning, developing, implementing, communicating and administering the goals of this position to help fulfill University and Department objectives. Responsible for supporting all aspects of the athletic equipment operation. Administer equipment, acquisition, accountability of inventory, storage, customer service and distribution.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- Minimum of 1 year experience in athletic equipment management setting.
- Ability to work flexible and irregular hours, weekends and holidays, including traveling to all football away games.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Valid driver’s license and ability to operate University gators.
- Ability to fit football helmets per NCAA safety standards and experience with the Helmet Tracker Inventory System
- Member of AEMA or can become within 1 year.
- Certified Equipment Manager or can become within 1 year.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
- Knowledge of athletic equipment and its proper use. Have experience running industrial washing machines and dryers
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience working in an NCAA Division II athletic program.
- Certified Equipment Manager
- Knowledge of equipment reconditioning processes
HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for the position, please application materials UNK Employment Opportunities on or before May 15, 2026. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Natalie Hagan at hagannr@unk.edu . Upon a contingent offer of employment, the University of Nebraska will conduct an investigation of employment records, educational records, criminal records, and other records to verify the information provided in your application and/or any additional information you have provided is accurate. Salaries at to the University of Nebraska at Kearney are competitive. The University provides a flexible benefits program at minimal cost to the employee. NuFlex benefit choices include a Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Program, Vision Care, Dental Plan, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Reimbursement Accounts for Health and Dependent Care. The Employee and Dependent Scholarship program is also available to eligible employees. Basic Retirement Plan options include TIAA and Fidelity.
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