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What is a sports equipment supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
The average sports equipment supervisor salary is $36,760. The most common degree is a bachelor's degree degree with an kinesiology major. It usually takes 1-2 years of experience to become a sports equipment supervisor. Sports equipment supervisors with a First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 28,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreSports Equipment SupervisorUS Average
Salary
2.9

Avg. Salary $36,760

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.1

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.71%

Asian 5.03%

Black or African American 12.28%

Hispanic or Latino 16.74%

Unknown 4.15%

White 61.10%

Gender

female 28.36%

male 71.64%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.1

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.1

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.3

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Sports equipment supervisor career paths

Key steps to become a sports equipment supervisor

  1. Explore sports equipment supervisor education requirements

    Most common sports equipment supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    71.4 %

    Associate

    9.4 %

    High School Diploma

    8.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific sports equipment supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    CPR15.83%
    Sales Floor11.50%
    Safety Standards6.49%
    Softball5.35%
    Risk Management4.87%
  3. Complete relevant sports equipment supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New sports equipment supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a sports equipment supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real sports equipment supervisor resumes.
  4. Research sports equipment supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Coordinate and manage all rental equipment for project including maintenance, rental, procurement and logistics
    • Supervise and train sport officials and student staff for the volleyball and basketball leagues.
    • Supervise softball field and gymnasium operations.
    • Coordinate and organize coverage of special events including rugby tournaments, softball tournaments and peewee football.
  5. Apply for sports equipment supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a sports equipment supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average sports equipment supervisor salary

The average sports equipment supervisor salary in the United States is $36,760 per year or $18 per hour. Sports equipment supervisor salaries range between $24,000 and $56,000 per year.

Average sports equipment supervisor salary
$36,760 Yearly
$17.67 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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