Manager of Athletic Equipment and Game Operations

Saint Michael's College is a private liberal arts college located in Colchester, Vermont, known for its commitment to academic excellence, student development, and community engagement. The college combines rigorous education with a strong emphasis on ethical leadership and inclusivity, fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve both academic and personal success. The Athletics Department at Saint Michael's College plays a vital role in this mission by providing student athletes with opportunities to grow through competition, teamwork, and sportsmanship within a variety of NCAA Division II programs. The department is dedicated to maintaining high standards of professionalism, safety, and student support in all its activities, aligning with the college’s values and goals.

The Manager of Athletic Equipment and Game Operations plays a crucial role within the Athletics Department by overseeing all aspects related to athletic equipment, uniform purchasing, inventory control, and game-day event operations. This full-time, in-person position is essential to ensuring that each athletic team is properly equipped for practice and competition. The manager is responsible for the complete lifecycle of athletic gear, including purchasing, fitting, issuing, maintaining, repairing, laundering, and storing uniforms and equipment. They work closely with coaches to determine annual equipment needs, research products, coordinate purchases, and maintain accurate records to support budgetary accountability and compliance with NCAA and institutional policies.

Beyond equipment management, a significant portion of the role involves preparing and administering assigned home athletic events. This includes safely coordinating facilities setup, liaising with coaches, administrators, officials, and visiting teams, and ensuring all NCAA, NE10, NEWHA, and college policies are followed during competitions. The manager also supervises and directs work-study students assigned to assist with equipment and event duties. As a collaborative member of the Athletics Department, this individual contributes to fostering a culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collegiality which benefits student athletes and the college community alike.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $53,000 to $57,000 per year and includes comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, vision insurance, employer-paid life and disability insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and access to various campus wellness programs. The successful candidate will need to meet certain licensure and certification requirements including driver eligibility according to the college’s vehicle use policy, current CPR certification with annual renewal, First Aid certification with recertification every three years, Blood Borne Pathogens Training, and OSHA training.

Saint Michael's College is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. The college recognizes the potential for candidates to develop skills on the job and invites those who believe they can contribute to the community even if they do not meet every listed qualification. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of background checks. Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and apply promptly as the position will remain open until filled.