Fountain Valley School, a selective and diverse boarding school, educates around 210 students in grades 8–12 on a beautiful 1,100-acre campus in Colorado Springs, CO. Founded in 1930, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics, and the outdoors. 

The Position: 

Reporting directly to the Athletic Director, the Athletic Equipment Manager oversees the daily operations of the FVS Athletics Equipment Room. This position is responsible for managing, organizing, maintaining, laundering, and inventorying athletic gear, uniforms, and equipment for all FVS sports teams. Additionally, this role oversees the procurement and replacement of new equipment, ensuring our student-athletes and coaching staff always have access to safe, clean, and properly maintained gear.  This role is 2-4 hours per day, some weekends required.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Equipment Distribution & Inventory Control

●      Manage the organized issue, tracking, and collection of uniforms, athletic gear, and safety equipment for all student-athletes and coaches.

●      Maintain an accurate, updated inventory of all school-owned athletic equipment, uniforms, and supplies.

●      Receive, log, restock, and organize returned equipment and uniforms following game days, practices, and seasonal transitions.

●      Conduct end-of-season inventory audits and identify items needing repair or replacement.

●      Serve as a positive representative of Fountain Valley School by maintaining professional interactions with students, parents, faculty, staff, and the public.

●      Maintain regular and reliable, in person attendance.

●      Perform other duties as assigned

Uniform and Equipment Care:

●      Perform daily laundering, drying, folding, and proper storage of athletic uniforms, practice gear, towels, and equipment according to care instructions.

●      Inspect gear regularly for safety, wear-and-tear, and structural integrity; perform minor repairs or report unserviceable gear to the Athletic Director.

●      Ensure all equipment and fitting procedures meet established safety and athletic league standards.

Facility & Event Setup:

●      Help with setting up athletic equipment, scoreboards, benches, water stations, and field/court gear in preparation for daily practices and home interscholastic sporting events.

●      Coordinate with coaching staff and game officials to ensure all necessary event gear is deployed prior to contest start times.

●      Tear down, sanitize, and return event equipment to designated storage areas immediately following home games.

Facility Maintenance & Cleanliness:

●      Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organization within the equipment room, laundry facility, and adjacent storage areas.

●      Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of cleaning solutions and laundry chemicals in compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications & Competencies:

●      High school diploma or GED required. Prior experience in athletics, facility management, inventory coordination, or equipment handling preferred.

●      Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple sports seasons simultaneously.

●      Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively and positively with high school student-athletes, coaches, faculty, and visiting athletic staff.

●      Dependable representatives of the School who possess a positive, can-do attitude

●      Committed to supporting students and colleagues, and a strong understanding of School protocols, resources, and operations.

●      Serve as a flexible utility player within the department willing to step in as needed to support colleagues, adapt to changing athletic schedules , and enhance the overall student-athlete experience,

●      Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision, proactively prioritizing tasks, managing daily equipment room workflows and taking ownership of problem-solving.

●      Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

●      Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software and technology.

●      Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

●      Commitment to providing exceptional customer service to students, families, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors.

Working Conditions:

●      Environment: Primarily an athletic equipment room, laundry facility, and outdoor sports facility environment, with frequent movement throughout campus, including gymnasiums, storage areas, and outdoor playing fields. Regular interaction with employees, students, coaches, athletic staff, vendors, and campus visitors. Fast-paced environment requiring the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, frequent interruptions, changing athletic event schedules, and urgent equipment or facility needs while maintaining accuracy, safety, and professionalism.

●      Physical Demands: Ability to remain standing, walking, or moving for extended periods; frequently walk across campus grounds and athletic fields; regularly bend, stoop, reach, climb stairs/ladders, operate commercial laundry machinery, and lift or move athletic equipment, uniform bins, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

●      Work Schedule: Part-time schedule generally Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM during the 10-month academic/athletic year. Occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekend work may be required to support home athletic contests and school events.

●      Technology: Regular use of Google Workspace for Education, Microsoft Office Suite, inventory tracking software, scheduling platforms, email, phone, and athletic scoreboard/facility control systems.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Fountain Valley School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FVS is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Salary: $17.00 per hour

Benefits: We believe in supporting the whole person—professionally and personally. Part-time employees enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• Eligibility to participate in the School's retirement plan (employer contributions are not provided)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services
• Full access to our beautiful campus amenities, including the pool, gym, indoor track, workout bikes, scenic hiking and biking trails, and our Mountain Campus

Application Deadline: November 26, 2026