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Job Summary
Cal Poly Athletics sponsors 22 NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports programs competing in the Big West Conference, Big Sky Conference, and Pac-12 Conference. The Athletic Equipment Services Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the daily operations of a comprehensive Division I equipment services program.
Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations, with general direction from the Director of Equipment Operations, the Athletic Equipment Services Coordinator assists with the planning, organization, distribution, maintenance, inventory control, and lifecycle management of athletic equipment, uniforms, footwear, and Adidas team-issued apparel for assigned sport programs. The position supports student-athletes and coaches by ensuring that all equipment and apparel are properly fitted, maintained, repaired, inventoried, and distributed in accordance with departmental policies, university procedures, NCAA regulations, conference requirements, and the University’s partnership with Adidas.
This position is responsible for coordinating equipment room operations, managing inventory systems, overseeing laundering and garment care processes, monitoring equipment budgets, assisting with purchasing and receiving, and supervising student assistants. The incumbent serves as a key operational resource for coaches, student-athletes, sport administrators, and campus partners while helping maintain a safe, organized, and efficient equipment environment.
Department Summary
Cal Poly Athletics Equipment provides comprehensive equipment, apparel, and operational support to 22 NCAA Division I sport programs. The department is responsible for the procurement, distribution, maintenance, repair, inventory management, storage, transportation, and replacement of athletic equipment and apparel while ensuring compliance with NCAA, conference, university, and manufacturer standards.
The Athletic Equipment Services Coordinator works closely with coaches, student-athletes, sport administrators, athletic trainers, facilities staff, and external vendors to support the daily equipment needs of assigned programs. The position assists in managing equipment budgets, inventory systems, Adidas allotments, uniform programs, and equipment room operations while delivering exceptional customer service and contributing to a first-class student-athlete experience.
Key Qualifications
- Working knowledge of athletic equipment operations, including equipment issuance, inventory control, storage, maintenance, repair, and replacement practices.
- Knowledge of equipment, apparel, footwear, and supplies utilized in NCAA Division I athletics.
- Experience maintaining detailed inventory records utilizing inventory management software, databases, or tracking systems.
- Ability to coordinate equipment distribution, collection, and reconciliation processes for multiple athletic teams.
- Working knowledge of laundering, garment care, uniform maintenance, and equipment sanitation procedures.
- Ability to assist with purchasing, receiving, vendor communication, and budget tracking activities.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and maintain secure equipment room operations and storage areas.
- Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate student assistants and part-time staff.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced athletics environment.
- Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a high degree of professionalism, communication, discretion, and relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations related to equipment and apparel operations is preferred.
- Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) certification, or the ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.
Education and Experience
One year of experience in athletic equipment operations, equipment services, athletic administration, sporting goods management, or a related field that provides the knowledge and skills necessary to support equipment and supply services within a collegiate, professional, secondary school, or comparable athletic environment.
Experience working within an NCAA, professional, or high school athletic equipment operation is preferred.
Licenses, Certificates, Credentials
- Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one by date of hire.
- Possession of or ability to obtain American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED certification.
- Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) certification preferred.
Salary and Benefits
Anticipated Hiring Range: $48,048 – $53,040 Per Year
Classification Range: $45,276 – $63,384 Per Year
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.
Cal Poly
Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.
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Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Supplemental Information
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Cal Poly is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
