Assistant Equipment Manager - Slater Arena

Assistant Equipment Manager - Slater Arena

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

BGSU01556

Division

Intercollegiate Athletics

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Opening Date

04/16/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

Responsible for the overall equipment operations within the Slater Family Ice Arena. Serve as the direct equipment manager for baseball and hockey, while assisting with other equipment staff as needed in their respective locations.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the issuing, proper fitting & maintenance of all sports equipment associated with the teams housed in the Slater Family Ice Arena.
• Coordinate the purchasing of equipment & uniforms for assigned sports.
• Responsible for the maintaining accurate inventory of equipment for intercollegiate sports. The use of inventory software is required.
• Assist with game operations as needed by assisting visiting teams with any needs they may have while on our campus.
• Responsible for laundry of sports (practice & game uniforms etc. towels). Responsible for the maintenance and repair of washers and dryers and the purchase of all laundry products.
• Other Duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelors Degree

The following Experience is required:

• 1 year of equipment management experience
• hockey preferred

The following Certification is Preferred:

• AEMA certification (or eligibility and intent to certify within one year)

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of people with broad backgrounds and experiences

• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced environment

• Knowledgeable with a computer inventory system

• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis

• Skill and knowledge to repair various sports equipment

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by April 30, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must befully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

EEOC Know Your Rights

OCRC Know Your Rights

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Benefits

Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package. This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, flexible work options, holidays and parental leave. For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.

Employer Bowling Green State University

Address 1851 N Research Drive

Huntington Building

Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403

Phone (419) 372-8421 Human Resources

(419) 372-2865 Student Employment

Website https://www.bgsu.edu/human-resources/careers.html