Assistant Director, Equipment Services

Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) is the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions! We lead the nation with 139 NCAA championship titles and a legacy of sustained excellence, including multiple Women’s Capital One Cup victories, and have brought home the Learfield Director’s Cup 26 times.  We support nearly 900 student-athletes who compete on 36 intercollegiate athletics teams and support the university’s physical education, recreation and wellness initiatives. Our dedicated staff embody a culture of excellence, embrace our mission of scholar-athleticism and exemplify a relentless championship spirit. 

Under the direction of the Assistant Athletics Director, Equipment, this position supports the equipment and apparel needs of Stanford’s 36 varsity programs for practices, team travel, and competition. Working closely with equipment leadership, coaches, student-athletes, and staff, the role oversees purchasing, ordering, inventory control, equipment distribution and returns, and laundry operations. This on-site position also supervises casual/temporary staff members and maintains organized, safe, and accessible equipment and storage areas.

Core Duties:

• Manage day-to-day activities of the operational aspects of a program or facility. Provide high-quality customer service to sports and/or recreation participants and coaches.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for the operation and/or program and represent the unit as needed.

• Gather, input, and report customer-based data and provide recommendations for improvement of the operation and/or program.

• Analyze and interpret policies and procedures and revise and develop alternatives as needed.

• Maintain accurate accounting and inventory tracking as well as resolve any accounting or inventory discrepancies.

• Assist in training staff on systems and other technologies used daily.

• May participate in the development of budgets and monitor expenditures.

• May oversee and coordinate the work of more junior athletic staff, students, and/or contingent staff engaged in the day-to-day performance of related activities.

• May operate retail and inventory technologies.

Minimum Education and Experience

Associate degree and four years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of intercollegiate/sports operations and programming

• Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude by listening, understanding, and responding to customer needs and offering creative solutions.

• Basic to intermediate computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications.

• Advanced knowledge of athletic, mechanical, and electronic equipment, supplies, and/or uniform repair.

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.

• Records maintenance skills

• Strong relevant subject matter knowledge.

• Ability to follow through and complete assigned tasks.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of supervisory practices

• Knowledge of NCAA regulations a plus

Certificates and Licenses Required

Sport/Unit certifications may be needed (i.e.,AEMA, PGA)