---
title: Coordinator, Athletic Equipment Operations
summary: Manage athletic equipment for Olympic sports, ensuring compliance with NCAA
  standards. Requires a Bachelor's degree, 1-3 years of relevant experience, and certification
  in equipment management.
published_at: '2026-01-09T09:50:15Z'
updated_at: '2026-02-21T10:46:06Z'
canonical_url: https://intercollegiate.co/job_posts/coordinator-athletic-equipment-operations-235396
tags:
- Facilities/Event Operations/Equipment
---

# Coordinator, Athletic Equipment Operations

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| **School** | Eastern Kentucky University |
| **Location** | Richmond, KY |
| **Division** | DI |
| **Conference** | ASUN |
| **Salary** | Unknown |
| **Experience Required** | 1+ Years |
| **Work Type** | Full-time |
| **Posted** | January 09, 2026 |
| **Apply** | https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/coordinator-athletic-equipment-operations-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states |

**Departments:** Facilities/Event Operations/Equipment

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## Job Description

 

**Title:** Coordinator, Athletic Equipment Operations

 

**Position Type:** Fulltime Staff

 

**Search Type:** External - minimum 7 days

 

**Department:** 90R000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

 

**Division:** 6R1000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

 

**Position Location:** Richmond Campus

 

**Driver Classification:** Driver

 

**FLSA:** Exempt

 

**Schedule Type:**   Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

 

**Hours Per Week:** 37.5

 

**Additional Schedule Details:**

 

**Posted Salary Grade:** Exempt - 47

 

**Retirement:**    KTRS 

 

**Contact Person:** Julian Morgan

 

 

   

**Job Summary/Basic Functions**

 

The Coordinator of Olympic Sports Equipment Operations is responsible for the comprehensive management of athletic equipment and apparel for all Olympic sports programs. This role ensures that student-athletes and coaches are equipped with the necessary gear to perform at their best, while maintaining compliance with NCAA regulations and institutional policies. The position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills and a commitment to supporting the success of our athletic programs. The position will also assist in game day operations and athletic events on campus.

 

**Minimum Qualifications**

 

**Education:** Bachelor's degree is required

 

**Experience:** - Director: Minimum of 3 years of experience in athletic equipment management  
- Coordinator: Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience  
- Certification from the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) or ability to obtain within one year.  
- Experience in fitting athletic equipment.  
- Familiarity with equipment tracking software and inventory management systems.  
- Experience working with BSN Sports preferred.

 

**Licensure & Certifications:**

 

**Preferred Qualifications:**

 

 

 

**Job Duties:**

 
- 60% - - Oversee and manage all aspects of Olympic sports equipment operations, including procurement, maintenance, inventory, safety requirements, and distribution. - (Essential)
- 20% - - Work with vendors, campus partners, and sport programs to maintain relationships supporting equipment services, brand management, and budget oversight. - (Essential)
- 10% - Supervise, train, and develop student employees and interns to ensure efficient equipment room operations. - (Essential)
- 10% - Maintain administrative records and ensure operational compliance with NCAA, conference, and university regulations. - (Essential)

 

**Sponsorship: ** Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

 

**Funding Source:** Institutional

 

**Open Until Filled:** Yes

 

**Special Instructions:**

 

 

 

**EEO Statement**

 

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

 

 

**Background Check Statement**

 

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

 


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## Eastern Kentucky University Equipment 2025-2026

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Pierce Hamilton | Director of Football Equipment |
| Gage Haggerty | Assistant Director Operations and Equipment |

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## Eastern Kentucky University Equipment 2024-2025

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Pierce Hamilton | Director of Football Equipment |
| Tom Schultz | Director of Equipment Operations |
| AJ Bell | Assistant Director of Football Equipment |

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## Eastern Kentucky University Equipment 2023-2024

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Pierce Hamilton | Assistant Director of Equipment Services |

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## Eastern Kentucky University Event Management/Game Day Operations 2025-2026

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Julian Morgan | Associate Athletics Director for Facilities & Operations |
| Matthew Branham | Director Athletic Operations and Analytics |
| Katie Adkins | Assistant Director of Broadcasting & Video |

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## Eastern Kentucky University Event Management/Game Day Operations 2024-2025

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Julian Morgan | Associate Athletics Director for Facilities & Operations |
| Matthew Branham | Assistant Director of Athletics Operations & Analytics |

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## Eastern Kentucky University Event Management/Game Day Operations 2023-2024

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Julian Morgan | Associate Athletics Director for Facilities & Operations |
| Matthew Branham | Assistant Director of Athletics Operations & Analytics |