Athletic Equipment Assistant
Posted Date: Jul 30, 2025
QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
$3,680-$3,813/month -
Years of Experience
1+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
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Working Title: Athletic Equipment Assistant
Classification Title: Athletic Equipment Attendant I
Posting Details
Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Wednesday, July 16, 2025 @ 11:55pm PT
Hiring Preference
Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.
Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Equipment Specialist, the incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operations of an equipment room for athletic teams. The position provides support for coaches and student athletes, as well as administrative staff. Duties within the equipment room include, but not limited to equipment maintenance, repair, and inventory. Proper fitting of apparel and safety equipment for student-athletes per AEMA guidelines is also required.
FLSA : Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime compensation)
Working Title: Athletic Equipment Assistant
Classification Title: Athletic Equipment Attendant I
Posting Details
Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Wednesday, July 16, 2025 @ 11:55pm PT
Hiring Preference
Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.
Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Equipment Specialist, the incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operations of an equipment room for athletic teams. The position provides support for coaches and student athletes, as well as administrative staff. Duties within the equipment room include, but not limited to equipment maintenance, repair, and inventory. Proper fitting of apparel and safety equipment for student-athletes per AEMA guidelines is also required.
FLSA : Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime compensation)
Anticipated Hiring Range/Rate : $3,680.00 per month - $3,813 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range : $3,680.00 per month - $5,109.00 per month
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Salary Grade/Range : 1
Recruitment Type: Temporary (Annually Renewable)
Time Base : Full-Time
Pay Plan: 12 months
Work Hours : Monday through Friday with the frequent need to work evenings and weekends to meet operational needs.
Department Information
The program of Intercollegiate Athletics is organized and conducted as an integral part of the total educational program of the University. Academic excellence and athletic accomplishments go hand in hand at Sacramento State. There are three separate and
unique missions in this program: to contribute to the educational objectives of the University; to provide a healthy, competitive athletic experience to individual student-athletes; to serve as a public relations vehicle within the community.
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics offers both academic courses and an intercollegiate athletics program. Academic courses offer the opportunity for individuals to gain knowledge and understanding in a particular area of expertise related to intercollegiate athletics.
Sacramento State has made a strong commitment to the achievement of national excellence at the NCAA Division I level. It also is committed to maintaining an equitable program between men and women.
Intercollegiate Athletics are members of the Big Sky, Big West, Western Athletic Conference, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation and American Athletic Conferences. http://hornetsports.com/landing/index
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge and Abilities:
Working knowledge of or ability to learn quickly the name and type of athletic equipment and clothes used in physical education classes; ability to compare names and numbers rapidly and accurately; ability to post and keep simple records; ability to sort, maintain and inventory supplies; ability to mend and do simple sewing by hand and machine; ability to work well with others; ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
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Special Qualifications:
Possession of or ability to obtain an American Red Cross First Aid Certificate.
Required Qualifications
Experience:
- Experience laundering and maintaining athletic equipment. Proper fitting of protective equipment for athletes.
- Experience documenting and maintaining records pertaining to athletes, maintenance, ordering/inventorying, as well as safety protocols.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and provide excellent customer service to a variety of customers.
- Working knowledge of the procedures and protocols regarding equipment management in regards to athlete safety/protection.
- Ability to compare names, numbers, and records associated with that individual athlete and keep accurate records of the equipment checked out to each individual.
- Ability to keep simple records, sort, maintain, and inventory supplies.
- Ability to mend apparel and do simple sewing by hand or machine.
- Ability to provide lead work direction to student assistants in the absence of Equipment Specialist.
- Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff and members of the community.
Work Schedule:
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet operational needs including holidays, weekends and evenings.
- Ability to travel to away competitions, as needed.
Certifications:
- Certified through the Athletics Equipment Manager Association (AEMA) or certifiable within 1 year of hiring.
Conditions of Employment
- Ability to successfully pass a background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year working within the collegiate athletics setting working with multiple teams.
Licenses/Certifications
- Possession of or ability to obtain an American Red Cross First Aid Certificate.
- Certified through the Athletics Equipment Manager Association (AEMA) or certifiable within 1 year of hiring.
Documents Needed to Apply
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.
Please upload certification copies if you currently possess:
- Current American Red Cross First Aid Certificate
- Current Athletics Equipment Manager Association (AEMA) Certificate
About Sacramento State
Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and is recognized by the California Legislative Assembly as a Black-Serving Institution. The university enrolls around 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:
“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement, and wellness and safety.
As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.
To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.
Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.
It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.
The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/csu-learn.html.
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request from the Office of Clery Compliance & Training by emailing clery@csus.edu.
Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.
Background Check Disclaimer
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.
COVID19 Vaccination Policy
Effective May 2023, per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.
Out of State Employment
Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Eligibility Verification
Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).
Note to Applicants:
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.
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