Athletic Equipment Manager

Tampa, FL, United States

• Job Identification 41749
• Job Category Athletics
• Posting Date 10/03/2025, 02:37 PM
• Apply Before 10/17/2025, 02:37 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Locations 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
• Essential Personnel No
  
  

Responsibilities

Inventory management - maintain an accurate inventory per the policies and procedures set forth by the supervisor of the equipment department. Receive and issue inventory accurately through the ACS inventory management program.

Assist with equipment day to day operations of the Olympic Sports teams - make sure athletes, coaches, staff, and any personnel have what they need to carry out their job on a daily basis. Monitor inventory, monitor laundry processing, monitor student assistants, monitor the Olympic Sports equipment budget

Budget management - Forecast and order equipment on a need basis under the supervision of the Director of Equipment operations

Oversee student manager program for Olympic Sports - Look for prospective student managers, interview, and oversee hiring and/or firing of all student managers

Fit athletes for equipment - properly fit Olympic Sports student athletes for protective equipment based off of NOCSEA standards and manufacturer standards

Performs other duties as assigned

Salary - commensurate with experience

Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field and three years of experience in management of athletic equipment which includes one year of supervisory experience; or, seven years experience in management of athletic equipment which includes one year of supervisory experience; or, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Level 1 background screening must be completed

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.

• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
  
  

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

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