Director of Equipment

Overview

Job ID
36244296

Category
Athletics

Organization
UCR Intercollegiate Athletics

Department
Facilities and Equipment

Location
Main Campus - UCR

Salary

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Overview

Job ID
36244296

Category
Athletics

Organization
UCR Intercollegiate Athletics

Department
Facilities and Equipment

Location
Main Campus - UCR

Salary
$62,900 - $110,100

Date Posted
September 25, 2025

Application Deadline
Open Until Filled

Schedule
8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time
Full-time(100%)

Level of Supervision
General Supervision

Personnel Program Code
Professional & Support Staff

Other Information
Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

The Director of Equipment is responsible for the day-to-day direction of the Athletics equipment room and locker room, as well as related duties associated with the support of daily practice and home competitions. Oversee and implement equipment policies and procedures, including but not limited to ordering, receiving, issuance, inventory control, access and usage, laundry services, maintenance, and security. Develops and maintains a comprehensive inventory of Athletics equipment, review for accuracy, and provides reports as necessary. Campus purchasing duties related to Athletics Equipment. Develops and manages relationships with apparel vendors to ensure good budget stewardship and proper ordering of items.The Director will operate within an atmosphere of compliance, integrity, the scope and intent of the NCAA conference, and University regulations and policies. The full salary range for the Director of Equipment Operations is $62,900 -$110,100 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Required

Experience Requirements

| Experience | Requirement | | --- | --- | | 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |

Certification Requirements

| Certification | Requirement | | --- | --- | | Equipment Manager Certification | Preferred |

Special Conditions

| Special Condition | Requirement | | --- | --- | | Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |

Minimum Requirements

| Thorough knowledge of program activity and best practices. | | Problem-solving skills; multi-task, work with frequent interruptions, and effective listener. | | Highly effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language. | | Proficiency in the use of basic computer applications relevant to job duties. | | Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple work priorities and to plan and manage large projects and events. | | Knowledge of equipment operations issues and practices. | | Excellent interpersonal skills, including collaboration, relationship building, and ability to respond positively and flexibly when working with all levels in the organization and with outside parties (i.e. customers, vendors, etc.). | | Skills and experience supervising staff and student employees. | | Strong work ethic and attention to detail. Proven ability to perform physically demanding work, moving materials weighing up to 70 pounds to and from pickup trucks, carts, and loading docks using hand trucks, dollies, or other moving devices. | | Ability to utilize basic maintenance tools and field maintenance equipment. | | Strong working knowledge of day-to-day store operations. | | Ability to utilize equipment for athletics apparel (i.e. Washers, dryers, etc.). |

Preferred Qualifications

| General knowledge of all UCR-sponsored intercollegiate sports and their apparel requirements including uniforms, practice gear, weather-related gear, and day-to-day branded items. | | Ability to utilize appropriate staff scheduling, equipment room management, and inventory software and applications. | | Equipment certifications, such as from the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA). | | Understanding of NCAA and Big West conference rules and regulations. |

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

General Information

Job Title
ATH PROFL 3

Job Code
005173

Grade
20

Department Head
Michelle Almazan

Supervisor
Joseph Erbland

Generic Scope

Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced intercollegiate athletics professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures to plan, administer and coordinate the daily operations of a complex program and/or activity. Resolves a wide range of issues of diverse scope and complexity. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. May lead or serve as a resource for other staff or students.

Department Custom Scope

The Director of Equipment is responsible for the day-to-day direction of the Athletics equipment room and locker room, as well as related duties associated with the support of daily practice and home competitions. Oversee and implement equipment policies and procedures, including but not limited to ordering, receiving, issuance, inventory control, access and usage, laundry services, maintenance, and security. Develops and maintains a comprehensive inventory of Athletics equipment, review for accuracy, and provides reports as necessary. Campus purchasing duties related to Athletics equipment. Develops and manages relationships with apparel vendors to ensure good budget stewardship and proper ordering of items.The Director will operate within an atmosphere of compliance, integrity, the scope and intent of the NCAA conference, and University regulations and policies.

Key Responsibilities

| Description | Percent Time | | --- | --- | | Independently plans, organizes, administers and implements mid-size, complex athletics program(s) such as marketing, compliance, ticketing, equipment, video and sports management. - Ensure that equipment room daily operations are performed via oversight and hands-on application. Serves as a key resource for the Athletics Director (or designee) and Campus Purchasing related to negotiating apparel/ equipment agreements. Serve as the main point of contact between the sports/units and the apparel/ equipment vendor; ordering, inventorying, and assigning. Laundering apparel and towels to maintain clean and sanitary conditions and issuing these items. Organization, maintenance, and storage of the equipment rooms per the industry's best practices. Frequent inspection and upkeep of athletics lockers/locker room areas, working with the Athletics Facilities & Operations office on submitting maintenance & repair requests. Have a thorough understanding of the materials and their functions/ maintenance requirements, possessing the product knowledge for each sport/ unit to help make apparel and equipment decisions. Security of facility.

| 30% | | Independently applies intercollegiate athletics professional concepts, policies and procedures in a specific area of athletic administration. - Customer service & communication of policies/ procedures. Provide oversight and hands-on implementation by acting as primary department liaison for ordering and inventory maintenance of Athletics apparel. In conjunction with Athletics external relations staff, ensure proper departmental, conference, and NCAA branding/uniform guidelines are followed on apparel. Industry best practices for equipment/ apparel, such as those advised by the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) should be followed to the extent practical.

| 15% | | Analyzes and implements new or revised standard operating procedures and guidelines for area of responsibility. - In alignment with departmental processes/ approvals, create, revise, and implement standard operating procedures and guidelines for area of responsibility. Maintaining current records and files for apparel and departmental equipment on an ongoing basis. Perform inventory checks at regular intervals and as required by departmental and campus guidelines. Obtain and appropriately track/ file all documentation relating to a project. Maintaining records of locker assignments for student-athletes and staff/ coaches.

| 15% | | May have full accountability for inventory, storage, budget and maintenance of sports equipment, facilities and other operational activities. - Ordering, stocking, handling, and warehousing of proper inventories of equipment & supplies. Maintains strong security procedures and inventory controls through accurate and detailed record keeping. Assist in the development and management of annual budgets, considering the multi-year life cycle of reusable apparel items; work with the coaching staff, coordinate gear allotment and issuance for both home contests and team travel. Ensure that departmental resources are being used wisely and appropriately via strategic planning, budget management, and analysis. Ongoing monitoring and record keeping of departmental equipment (non-apparel).

| 15% | | May plan and conduct educational programs for staff or students. - Supervise and direct the activities of the equipment room staff, including student assistants. Hiring, mentoring, training, supervising, and evaluating performance.

| 10% | | Provide event support primarily for home volleyball/ basketball competitions, and where needed with special events, championships, and where assigned. Other game management and facility maintenance/ repair tasks as necessary. | 10% | | Perform other duties as assigned. | 5% |

Other Requirements

Items Used done Heat Pressers

done Washers

done Motorized Carts

done Maintenance Tools

done Dryers

done Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements done Bend: Frequently

done Sit: Occasionally

done Squat: Occasionally

done Stand: Frequently

done Crawl: Occasionally

done Walk: Frequently

done Climb: Occasionally

Mental Requirements done Read/Comprehend: Frequently

done Write: Frequently

done Perform Calculations: Frequently

done Communicate Orally: Constantly

done Reason & Analyze: Constantly

Environmental Requirements done Is exposed to excessive noise: Yes

done Is around moving machinery: Yes

done Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: Yes

clear Drives motorized equipment: No

done Works in confined quarters: Yes

done Dust: Yes

done Fumes: Yes

Critical Position done Yes

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