Director of Equipment at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California
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About This Position
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 | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Equipment Manager Certification | Preferred |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |
| 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.). |
| 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.
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