Assistant Director of Athletic Equipment Services

Bowdoin College • Brunswick, ME • 1d ago

Posting Number S01576JP

Department Athletics

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Athletic Equipment Services is responsible for operational activities related to athletic equipment and uniforms, such as budgeting (working with the Associate Athletic Director for Operations), purchasing, payment authorization, distribution and inventory management, and maintenance. The Director of Athletic Equipment Services oversees the Manager of Athletic Equipment Services, student and casual employees, and, in partnership with the Manager of Athletic Equipment Services, is responsible for reliable and timely delivery of laundry to support Bowdoin's 31 varsity programs. The Director of Athletic Equipment Services is the primary point of contact for equipment and apparel vendor partners with the athletic department, serves as a member of the athletic department event operations committee, and is an advisor to the athletic department leadership team.

The anticipated rate range for this position is $62,600-65,600 (adjusted for a .92 FTE )

BENEFITS AND PERKS

A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)

Generous Retirement Plan - 401(a) and 403(b)

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time

Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html

Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)

Household access to many of the College's facilities including the gym and pool

Free fitness and wellness classes!

And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html

Education/Skills Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field is required.

A strong working knowledge of computers, in particular familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite and accounting and inventory software; understanding of budgeting and inventory procedures; strong organizational skills; superior communication and customer service skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of people in a positive and effective manner. A strong working knowledge of athletics and the nature of college sport seasons. Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate department staff members performing secondary duties, casual, and student employees.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

4-7 years of experience in either retail or in an athletic equipment room is required. Management and budgeting experience and experience working with students in a secondary, post-secondary or collegiate environment is preferred.

Knowledge of NCAA and NESCAC rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them is preferred. Athletic Equipment Managers' Association ( AEMA ) certification is preferred.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours

This is a full-time, exempt-level position working 40 hours/48 weeks (0.92 FTE )

Hours vary widely based upon sport season and needs of athletic programs. Typically 10:00 am - 6:00 pm with occasional nights and weekends during the academic year.

Outside of the academic year hours are typically 9:00 - 3:00 pm with no nights and weekend required.

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff-with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift N/A

Employment Category Full Time Year Round

FTE 0.92

Benefits Eligible Yes

Pay Type Salaried

Background Check Package Requirements Faculty/Administrative

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? Yes

Posting Date 07/09/2026

Applications Accepted Until 07/17/2026

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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