Equipment Manager

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy • Philadelphia, PA

2d

About The Position

As an athletic department member, the Equipment Manager's primary responsibility is for the equipment and uniforms. Reporting to the Athletic Director, the Equipment Manager will collaborate with the Athletic Department team, Middle and Upper School coaches, school administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents. This position begins on August 3, 2026. Essential Functions Responsible for all Middle School and Upper School athletic equipment - including inventory, storage, and maintenance. Works with vendors to ensure equipment meets all safety code standards. Works in collaboration with department members on yearly equipment orders and long-term planning, always keeping the budget in mind. Provides game-day help with facility set-up, including scoring systems and any other items needed to ensure a safe and competitive environment for student-athletes. Responsible for handing out uniforms at the beginning of each season and collecting at the end of each season. Manages inventory, proper storage, ordering replacement uniforms, and helps to guide the department's five-year rotation plan for new uniforms. Washes and dries the uniforms of sports that are selected as needing this work done. Coaching rolls are also washed. Keeps a well-organized and clean working environment. Assists all coaches with their daily needs and questions. Sets up and keeps accurate records of gym lockers for both the boys' and girls' locker rooms. Cleans out and inventories over the off-season. Helps to oversee student-athletes' behavior in locker rooms and proper sportsmanship and decorum by spectators and student-athletes at competitions. Supervises a part-time assistant. Additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Requirements

• College degree preferred.
• Self-confidence with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to exemplify the highest standard of leadership, respect, and sportsmanship.
• Demonstrated commitment to being a positive, supportive, contributing team member.
• Experience in athletics as a player, coach, and or administrator.
• Fluent with technology, including but not limited to Gmail, Google Docs, and Blackbaud.
• Ability to attend all athletic functions, home competitions, and meetings. This may include time during weekends and school breaks.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members with a continuous focus on healthy relationship building.
• Demonstrated deep understanding of cultural competency skills and enthusiasm for issues of diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in an athletic department setting or equipment room is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Middle School and Upper School athletic equipment - including inventory, storage, and maintenance.
• Works with vendors to ensure equipment meets all safety code standards.
• Works in collaboration with department members on yearly equipment orders and long-term planning, always keeping the budget in mind.
• Provides game-day help with facility set-up, including scoring systems and any other items needed to ensure a safe and competitive environment for student-athletes.
• Responsible for handing out uniforms at the beginning of each season and collecting at the end of each season.
• Manages inventory, proper storage, ordering replacement uniforms, and helps to guide the department's five-year rotation plan for new uniforms.
• Washes and dries the uniforms of sports that are selected as needing this work done.
• Coaching rolls are also washed.
• Keeps a well-organized and clean working environment.
• Assists all coaches with their daily needs and questions.
• Sets up and keeps accurate records of gym lockers for both the boys' and girls' locker rooms.
• Cleans out and inventories over the off-season.
• Helps to oversee student-athletes' behavior in locker rooms and proper sportsmanship and decorum by spectators and student-athletes at competitions.
• Supervises a part-time assistant.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager