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POSITION SPECIFICS​

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA), a Division I member of the Big Ten Conference, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Director of Equipment -M. Hockey and M. Golf This position reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Equipment Services and is responsible for the comprehensive management of equipment operations for Men's Ice Hockey and Men’s Golf. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of equipment preparation, purchasing, inventory management, laundry operations, team travel support, and game-day readiness while ensuring compliance with University, conference, and NCAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all equipment operations for the Men's Ice Hockey and Men’s Golf programs, including practice, competition, team travel, and special events.
• Collaborate with coaches, student-athletes, athletic trainers, and support staff to oversee the fitting, issuance, maintenance, repair, sanitation, collection, replacement, and safe use of athletic equipment, uniforms, and apparel in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate student managers and wage payroll staff while assigning daily responsibilities and ensuring high-quality service.
• Coordinate equipment preparation and logistics for all home and away competitions, including packing, transportation, setup, and post-event recovery.
• Coordinate all game-day equipment operations including bench setup, locker room preparation, officials' needs, emergency equipment repairs, skate changes, and ensuring competition readiness before, during, and after contests.
• Develop and manage equipment budgets in collaboration with the Assistant Athletic Director for Equipment Services.
• Procure equipment, uniforms, apparel, footwear, and accessories through University purchasing processes, including purchase orders, sole source requests, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Manage ordering through the department's official apparel vendor (currently adidas) utilizing vendor ordering platforms and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Maintain accurate equipment inventory records through the department's inventory management system, ensuring all equipment issuances, returns, transfers, and disposals are properly document