Athletics Equipment Manager

Position Title:

Athletics Equipment Manager

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Job Description:

Be the trusted expert who keeps Cyclone student‑athletes safe, equipped, and prepared for every practice and competition.

Iowa State University is seeking an Athletics Equipment Manager to support the daily equipment operations for designated sports and equipment rooms. Reporting to the Director of Equipment Operations, this role oversees equipment inventory, purchasing, budget monitoring, and the full scope of equipment needs for practices, competitions, and visiting teams. Initial sport assignments include: wrestling, swimming/diving, track/field, and cross country, subject to change as needed.

What you’ll do

• Manage equipment budgets for assigned sports, ensuring accurate tracking of expenditures.
• Assess needs, research products, and collaborate with coaching staff to determine equipment and apparel specifications in alignment with vendor contracts.
• Verify and reconcile orders, resolve discrepancies, and maintain an accurate inventory database.
• Ensure proper fitting and protective equipment standards to support athlete safety and reduce liability.
• Issue and exchange equipment, oversee locker room and laundry operations, and manage daily laundry collection and delivery.
• Prepare facilities and locker rooms for practices, competitions, and visiting teams.
• Maintain and repair equipment to ensure safety and usability.
• Coordinate packing and transport of equipment for away contests.
• Hire and supervise student staff.
• Uphold all University, Big 12 Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

The ideal candidates will bring experience in athletics equipment operations; strong organizational, planning, multi‑tasking, and problem‑solving skills; effective communication; detail oriented; and a demonstrated commitment to high‑quality customer service. Candidates must also be dedicated to multiculturalism and to working effectively with a diverse clientele.

This position routinely moves and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds and performs a variety of physical tasks. It also requires availability during evening, holiday, and weekend hours, as well as occasional overnight travel with teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing inventory, fitting equipment and apparel, and planning for away competitions for athletics team(s) involving NCAA D1 teams.
• Experience making buying decisions and ordering team apparel.
• Experience working with track, cross country, wrestling, or swimming/diving equipment and apparel.
• AEMA certification.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

About ISU Athletics

As an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision athletics program and a founding member of the Big 12 Conference, Iowa State University sponsors 18 intercollegiate athletics teams and supports 450 student-athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. ISU Athletics employs over 250 talented and dedicated full-time staff members, more than 500 temporary and student employees, and multiple auxiliary partners who collaboratively work within a culture to support and enhance the experiences of Cyclone student-athletes and their loyal fan base. Iowa State student-athletes have produced 10-consecutive years of record-setting Graduation Success Rate scores in the classroom, while athletically, the Cyclones have captured 19 national team championships, 140 national individual titles and 162 conference team championships in its rich history.  www.cyclones.com 

Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

• Resume

• Name & phone number for 3 employment references

Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans

• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans

• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)

• Life insurance and long-term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Various voluntary benefits and discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellbeing program

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS806

Original Posting Date:

July 30, 2026

Posting Close Date:

August 5, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19699

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].

 

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.