Job Details

Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager

Job ID: 300313
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

University Athletics - Equipment

Job Summary

The Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager will provide and manage appropriate and safe equipment, uniforms and laundry service for assigned Olympic Sports, with minimal involvement in football-related responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with assigned coaches to advise them with respect to purchasing, issuing and returning of all athletic equipment and apparel
• Order, receive, inventory, track, and properly fit all Georgia Southern Athletics Student Athletes, Staff, and Coaches with Adidas apparel, footwear, headwear, as well as other equipment and accessories based on assigned sports
• Oversee and manage team workout, practice and game laundry for assigned sports
• Maintain a proper inventory and tracking with the use of EquipCheck inventory system
• Assist the Head Coach or Equipment Room Designee with the development and monitoring of the assigned sports equipment budget to ensure budget limits and procurement policies are correctly followed
• Supervise and delegate various responsibilities to student employees
• Ability to work weekdays that extend beyond an eight-hour workday, work multiple consecutive weekends, holidays, and on occasion sudden schedule changes communicated by the Director of Athletics, Deputy Athletics Director, Sport Administrator, Head Coach, Director of Equipment

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Other Required Qualifications

• Certification from Athletic Equipment Managers Association or certification achieved within one year of employment

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Two (2) or more years of applicable experience in a Division I equipment room
• Experience with using an inventory tracking system

Proposed Salary

$19.15 - $23.97 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a bi-weekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to demonstrate good sportsmanship and highest level of personal integrity
• Ability to adjust to changes in leadership, acceptance of policy changes and goals of the University, Athletics Department and Equipment Room leadership in a fast-paced and ever-changing working environment.
• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service with student-athletes, coaches and staff.

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Understanding of and proven commitment to comply with NCAA, Sun Belt Conference and institutional athletic rules and regulations

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Demonstrated commitment to athletic and academic excellence

Apply Before Date

July 7, 2026

Application review may begin as early as July 7, 2026.