Assistant Equipment Manager - Temporary

University of Pennsylvania

24d • $7 - $15

About The Position

This position is to provide direct support to DRIA's Equipment Operations Staff for the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 year. This position will assist in all areas of the daily equipment operations for the varsity athletic programs and department as a whole. These tasks include assisting with gear issuance, equipment maintenance, practice and gameday needs, travel needs, daily laundry duties, organization, receiving, inventory, upkeep of equipment and laundry facilities, and student staff supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 0-2 years of work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• excellent customer service skills
• strong organizational skills
• ability to lift 25 lbs or more.

Nice To Haves

• experience working with college athletics or professional sports department preferred
• knowledge of NCAA regulations a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day equipment operations of varsity athletic programs as assigned, such as laundry operations, gear issuance, equipment maintenance, organization, practice and gameday setup and breakdown, travel, etc.
• Assist in coordinating and facilitating daily laundry operations of varsity athletic programs including practice laundry, competition uniforms, and shower towels
• Assist in overall upkeep of equipment rooms and storage areas
• Assist in receiving and inventory of new product shipments relative to the respective equipment rooms
• Assist in oversight and training of student staff, intern staff, work study staff
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
• Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees