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Working Title Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager

Position Number 01141A

Department ATHLETICS

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category C Technicians

Job Description

To help facilitate the safety of student athletes through sound allocation and fitting of equipment. Assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Equipment Operations in the ordering, inventory, issuance, use and maintenance of athletic department equipment for assigned sports according to established policies and procedures. Responsibilities include maintenance of daily operations, and updating and improving current policies and procedures to accommodate future growth.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Working knowledge of athletic equipment supplies, equipment and/or services ordering inventory control.

Strong communication skills (verbal & written).

Must have excellent organizational skills, and demonstrate computer literacy/proficiency.

Outstanding leadership, management and interpersonal skills to relate to a wide and diverse group of staff, students, vendors and community members.

Demonstrates ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment.

Special licenses, registration or certification

AEMA Certification or ability to obtain certification within a year of employment.

Education or training

None.

Level and type of experience

Some experience working in an Division I athletic equipment room or an equipment room at the professional level.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Preferred course work in Sports Management.

Considerable experience operating a heat press and vinyl cutter machine.

Experience working with a Division I football program, to include fitting players for helmets and pads.

Considerable experience using Front Rush TRAC athletic equipment inventory system or similar system.

Some experience using the CoachComm Tempest NG or X-System.

Considerable knowledge of advanced laundry chemical and stain removal techniques.

Some experience working with olympic sports.

Some experience working with Under Armour equipment and apparel.

Some experience managing interns/ volunteer staff.

Athletic Equipment Managers Association ( AEMA ) certification or ability to obtain certification within a year of employment.

Conditions of Employment

Position works nights and weekends

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S03185

Job Open To General Public

Open Date 01/16/2026

Close Date 01/23/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

Please upload cover letter and resume

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

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Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

+ Yellow Layoff Form

+ Blue Layoff Card

+ AHP Letter