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Coordinator Athletic Equipment (Olympic Sports)
Job no: 510568
Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 890118 - Athletics - Equipment Room
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Professional
Position Open Date: May 4 2026
Position Function:
Assist in all aspects of the equipment operation for various Olympic sports including, but not limited to, receiving, inventory, issuance, use, and maintenance of equipment according to established policies and procedures.
Salary Grade: 13
Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the equipment room(s) for assigned sports.
2. Coordinate with the team operations personnel to meet equipment needs for assigned sports.
3. Responsible for ordering of Adidas apparel and Adidas budget management for assigned sports.
4. As necessary, assist team operations personnel in ordering of sport specific equipment.
5. As required, ensure athletic equipment is properly set-up, cleaned, packed, transported and stored for practice and games, both home and away.
6. As required, execute fitting of all athletes in sport specific equipment ensuring proper fit and compliance with safety standards.
7. Assist with Athletic Department's shipping and receiving centralized facility.
8. Maintain detailed inventory records of all Adidas apparel for assigned sports.
9. For assigned sports, assist team operations personnel with managing locker and equipment room areas and for monitoring and advising on the security of these areas.
10. Assist in laundry operations of assigned sports, including, but not limited to, all game day laundry.
11. Comply with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties.
12. Performs related duties as assigned.
* This position will assist in supervising sport specific student manger staff as well as equipment room student managers.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's of Science degree in related field with experience at a minimum of Post Graduate Internship and/or Graduate Assistantship.
Certification or Licensure Requirements:
Commercial Driver's License eligible; must be certified by AEMA or working towards certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience beyond the minimum; 1-2 years of relevant full-time experience.
• Knowledge of Inventory management system.
• Knowledge of proper helmet and shoulder pad fitting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to work long and irregular hours.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
• Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dirt, chemicals, etc.
• Job frequently requires walking, standing, lifting, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and handling objects with hands.
• Requires handling of heavy weight objects up to 100 lbs. on a regular basis and on occasion up to 150 lbs.
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Instructions for Applying:
Please attach your resume and cover letter to the application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
What do I do if I need an accommodation?
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu.
If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.
Advertised: May 04 2026 Central Daylight Time
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