Sports Equipment Manager 1

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Sports Equipment Manager 1. Under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director for Equipment Services, this person is responsible for the operation of the equipment room to include planning, organizing, implementing, coordinating, controlling and supervision of the equipment room that provides support for fourteen NCAA Division I athletic programs.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $41,844 (minimum) up to $45,912 being offered. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits-briefing/benefits/insurance/ Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on immediately. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduation
• Two (2) years of equipment room and/or games areas experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with NCAA and/or Big Sky rules compliance as it relates to an equipment room.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum one year of experience working in an NCAA Division I equipment room.
• Minimum one year of experience working in an equipment room at a Big Sky Conference institution or commensurate level.
• Experience managing student staff.
• Certified through AEMA or the ability to obtain certification.

Job Duties:

UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT
Responsible for maintaining all uniforms and equipment within area of responsibility in a safe and usable condition. Includes, but is not limited to, helmet & shoulder pad repair, blocking sleds, headsets, public address systems, and all applicable laundry procedures & operations. Will ensure that section vehicles are maintained and controlled. Some repairs will require the ability to sew, rivet, replace cleats, replace shoulder pad strips, etc.Percent of Time: 30

INVENTORY & ORGANIZATION
Responsible for ensuring the proper and safe/custom fitting of uniforms and protective equipment. Safety and liability will be a major concern when accomplishing fittings and prevention of injuries will be of up-most concern. Alterations to accommodate injured athletes will be carefully addressed in support to the athletes. Checks-in and distributes competition/practice gear. Maintains a complete inventory of uniforms and equipment by sport by efficiently and adequately keeping equipment room and locker rooms organized. This includes, but is not limited to, necessary storage and maintenance of office areas & issue/turn-in control points. Locker and lock assignments will be properly controlled to ensure accountability and combination confidentiality.Percent of Time: 30

ATHLETIC EVENTS
Responsible for set-up for athletic events, practices, and games to include compliance with NCAA rules, timeliness & safety. Must communicate effectively and have direct coordination with coaching staffs, custodians, maintenance shops, summer camp coordinators and other support services to ensure timely support to the various activities associated with the equipment room.Percent of Time: 20

SUPPORT & MANAGEMENT
Select necessary student staff to carry out the support for the entire athletic department, sports & special events. Must ensure the staff is property trained & oriented on safety and liability matters, scheduled for commitments, and supervised to maintain an efficient and productive support operation.Percent of Time: 15

OTHER DUTIES
Other duties as assigned by Director of Equipment ServicesPercent of Time: 5

Conditions of Employment:

Valid Washington State Drivers License within 30 days of hire.

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement:
https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2025/05/WFSE-EWU-CBA-Barg.-Units-1-and-2-2025-2027_2024-12-02.pdf

Salary Information:

Posting Date: 04/17/2026
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date:
Screening to Begin: Immediately