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Assistant Director for Olympic Sports / Equipment Services
Job no: 536817
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: President
Department: Athletic Department
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Other
Job Description
The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.
The Assistant Director for Olympic Sports / Equipment Services will manage and coordinate ordering, distribution, collection, cleaning, repairing, and inventory for all play and practice equipment and uniforms used by the Virginia Tech Olympic Sports teams. Position will supervise student equipment managers in the day to day operations of the Olympic Sports Equipment Room. Will liaison with senior and administrative staff and coaches on the equipment and uniform needs of our student athletes. Will demonstrate appropriate knowledge of NCAA and ACC rules and regulations pertaining to practice and competition equipment. This position reports directly to the Sr. Director of Equipment Services.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in sports management or a related field with significant experience, or a master's degree.
Experience with procurement, issuance, and inventory of Division I athletic equipment.
Experience with equipment management for sports with emphasis on Lacrosse, Soccer, and Track & Field.
Previous experience working directly with sport equipment vendors on apparel contracts, such as NIKE, Adidas, and/or Under Armour.
Experience fitting, issuing, and appropriate cleaning methods/procedures for equipment and uniforms.
Experience using online procurement software.
Supervisory experience with equipment and laundry services.
Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word.
Working knowledge of NCAA compliance relative to equipment, especially uniforms and apparel.
Preferred Qualifications
Member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA).
Experience using Teamworks Inventory Management or similar computerized inventory system.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience.
Hours per week
40+. Nights and weekends as needed.
Review Date
July 9, 2026
Additional Information
SEE MORE ABOUT WORKING IN VT ATHLETICS AT https://hokiesports.com/be-a-hokie
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Stuart Cochran at stuart@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: June 25, 2026
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