Equipment Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Hours : Monday - Friday (Early Afternoon and Early Evening)

Salary : $55,000.00 - $58,000.00

BB&N offers competitive salaries and benefits and employs equitable and consistent compensation practices. The starting salary for any hired candidate is based on experience within salary bands.

Compensation for full-time employees includes a 403(b) plan with up to a 10% match of salary and other competitive benefits offerings. Benefits offered to eligible employees include health & dental insurance; commuter benefits; long-term disability insurance, and more.

Job Summary

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School seeks an Athletics Equipment Manager to support BB&N's athletic program. The Equipment Manager will work closely with the leadership of the Athletics department to help ensure that policies and procedures are developed and implemented to purchase, maintain, and track equipment. In addition, the person in this position will oversee the laundering of uniforms, supplies, and equipment, staying up to date on industry standards and best practices. The Equipment Manager will also lead in site supervision of the athletic building during the afternoon and early evening athletic period. They will support the athletic philosophy of BB&N.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities :

Key functions for this position include, but are not limited to :

Develop and implement equipment management policies and procedures.

Ensure all teams have properly fitted apparel and gear for practice and competitions that comply with safety regulations.

Collaborate with coaches on equipment needs.

Oversee the replacement, use, condition, inspections, and purchase of uniforms, equipment, and supplies, and meet safety standards.

Manage uniforms, laundry, and other team-related equipment.

Issue, clean, collect, and store uniforms, supplies, and equipment.

Develop and manage a budget for equipment purchases, maintenance, and repairs.

Track and maintain records of all equipment and uniforms, including purchasing new items and managing inventory levels.

Perform minor equipment repairs and arrange for major repairs.

Stay up to date on industry best practices and new technologies.

Coordinate with equipment and uniform vendors.

Oversee game day setup of fields, courts, and rink.

Oversee locker maintenance, locker rooms, and locker assignments.

Develop and implement team gear policies and coordination.

Supervise students in the athletic facility during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies :

At least five years of experience working in athletics and / or purchasing materials and supplies on a professional scale. In addition, the ideal candidate will be collaborative, energetic, organized, knowledgeable, flexible, and eager to be an active member of a dynamic athletic and learning community. In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate :

Service orientation, preferably in a non-profit, retail, educational, or hospitality environment.

Some experience in and an aptitude for administration and purchasing management for athletic uniforms and related equipment.

Excellent organizational, verbal & written communication skills.

Experience in using Google Suite and other computer systems.

Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community

Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.

To Apply :

Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, and Reference List.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.

About Buckingham Browne & Nichols :

Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally-appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford.

BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare students to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them. Our school is guided by the core values of :

Inquiry, in which we promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning. Integrity, in which we strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions, even when no one is watching.

Belonging, in which we foster a culture of respect, well-being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves, and

Kindness, in which we strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion.

The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages, and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing, understanding, and learning from each other.