Athletic Equipment Managers Association

The purpose of the The Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) is to promote, advance, and improve the Equipment Managers Profession in all of its many phases. One goal is to work as a group to bring about equipment improvements for the greater safety of all participants in sports and recreation. Members of the AEMA enjoy the opportunity to meet fellow equipment managers at convention, share ideas, and learn more efficient techniques to help improve their work place. AEMA Certification is an educational program that gives athletic equipment managers an accepted level of proficiency in the performance of their jobs. Scantron Corporation is contracted with the Athletic Equipment Manager’s Association (AEMA) to develop a Certification Standard for Athletic Equipment Management. Through a role delineation process, the following areas of job performance were identified for athletic equipment managers: Management, Administration, and Professional Development; Procurement; Accountability; Maintenance; Fitting and Safety.