Job Details

Athletic Equipment Specialist/Driver

South Orange County Community College District


Salary: $3,248.12 - $4,596.87 Monthly

Location: Irvine Valley College - Irvine, CA

Job Type: IVC - Staff (Part-Time)

Job Number: 202400464

Office, Division, or School: IVC - School of Kinesiology, Health, and Athletics

Department or Operating Unit:

Closing: 6/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Culture of Care:

At the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), we foster a Culture of Care grounded in connection, collaboration, inclusion, and service. We seek employees who contribute to a welcoming, student-centered environment and who understand the important role every position plays in advancing student success and strengthening our District community. Our employees build meaningful relationships, demonstrate empathy and professionalism, and promote a culture of belonging, engagement, and mutual respect.

Join SOCCCD and be part of a community dedicated to connection, purpose, and impact. We are seeking collaborative professionals committed to supporting students, creating meaningful experiences, and contributing to an inclusive and supportive workplace. Every employee helps shape a Caring District-one where students, colleagues, and the broader community feel valued, respected, and empowered. If you are passionate about service and making a positive difference, we invite you to bring your talents to our team.

Application Instructions:

• Complete all sections and fields on the application and attach all required documents - incomplete applications may not be considered.

• Include all relevant education, training, and/or experience on the application.

• Do not include any personally identifiable, confidential, or otherwise unrequested information that does not pertain to job related factors (e.g., social security number, date of birth, pictures, etc.) on your application or attached documents.

• For job postings with a close date, all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting close date, will receive consideration.

• For job postings with an initial screening date, all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting initial screening date, will receive priority consideration; however, typically the job posting will remain open, and continue to accept applications, until the position is filled.

Description


Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision from assigned management staff, performs a variety of duties related to fitting, issuing, repairing, maintaining and storing athletic and physical education uniforms, equipment and supplies; oversees and maintains the locker room; prepares and maintains related records and reports; sets up equipment for athletic events; and drives athletes and equipment to away athletic games.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Issue and collect athletic and physical education uniforms, lockers and equipment; inspect equipment and materials for proper condition upon return; work closely with athletes for the proper fitting of helmets, pads and uniforms to ensure comfort and safety; following proper procedure holds transcript of any student who does not return college property and releases transcript when property is returned.

Launder, sort, fold and store athletic uniforms, towels and equipment; mend and alter uniforms; mark identification number on equipment and uniforms.

Participate in the ordering, maintenance, and inventory of clothing, materials and equipment; serve as liaison between coaches, physical education instructors and sales representatives to ensure ordering the best quality uniforms, equipment and instructional supplies; at competitive prices according to budget and timelines; store materials according to standard procedures.

Repair and maintain a variety of athletic and physical education equipment including helmets, shoes, shoulder pads, gloves, spikes, blocking sleds, tackling machines, pitching machines, tennis machines, and weight machines; replace basketball, volleyball and tennis nets; lube weight machine cables and pulleys; re-upholster weight benches; schedule major repairs on equipment as necessary.

Answer telephones and respond to inquiries and requests for information regarding athletic and physical education programs or events; assist in resolving complaints or problems regarding equipment, uniforms, lost items and other issues.

Issue lockers to students and staff; assist with combination problems; change locker combinations at end of each semester; sanitize, clean and repair lockers.

Set up required equipment for athletic events; work closely with coaches and instructors to make sure events run smoothly; work with pool maintenance to replace lane lines, diving boards and starting blocks as needed; prepare tennis courts for matches; breakdown and inventory equipment after each event.

Drive athletes and various athletic equipment to games and events; prepare, pack and unload uniforms and equipment; schedule transportation for teams, as necessary.

Serve as liaison with coaching staff, department personnel, and maintenance departments; respond to a variety of inquiries; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

Open and secure locker room; resolve problems and ensure safety; respond to accidents in locker room as needed; clean equipment room; sweep floors; mop shower room, empty trash receptacles; secure equipment.

Schedule and train game workers for assigned sporting events; perform game management duties, as necessary.

As assigned, participate in monitoring and preparing assigned budget; assist in cost estimates; assist in monitoring and controlling expenditures of allocated funds.

Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Methods and procedures used to fit, launder, repair, maintain, inventory and store a variety of athletic uniforms.

Techniques and procedures used to repair, maintain, inventory and store athletic and physical education equipment and machinery.

Various physical education and athletic programs offered at a community college.

Principles and procedures of record keeping.

Basic janitorial and housekeeping practices.

Operational characteristics of cleaning equipment and materials.

Basic rules for athletic events.

Basic mathematical principles.

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Basic office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.

Ability to:

Work closely with athletes for the proper fitting of uniforms according to recognized safety standards.

Stock, receive, mark, issue, collect, inventory and store athletic and physical education equipment and uniforms.

Set up, repair and maintain a variety of athletic and physical education equipment.

Operate various equipment including washers, dryers and sewing machines used in the maintenance of uniforms and supplies.

Prepare and maintain accurate, orderly and timely records and reports.

Work cooperatively with other college departments and outside agencies.

Drive athletes and various athletic equipment to games and events.

Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in the rules and requirements of a variety of sports and physical education.

Experience:

One year of increasingly responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of athletic uniforms and equipment.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and proof of insurability.

Preferred: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Athletic Equipment Manager certification issued by the Athletic Equipment Managers Association.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments; travel from site to site; work with a variety of athletic equipment; exposure to noise, dust, unpleasant odors, and inclement weather conditions. Occasional exposure to risks controlled by safety precautions.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an indoor/outdoor environment; walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and twist; push, pull, lift, and/or carry moderate to heavy amounts of weights; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or

Supplemental Information

Range 121 of the CSEA Salary Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday: 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. - Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs.

Required Documents: Resume and Cover Letter

Applications missing the required documents will not be considered.

Hours per Week: 25 - (62.5% of Full-Time)

Months per Year: 10


Notice to all Candidates for Employment:

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. The South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) will not sponsor any visa applications.

Employees must reside in California while employed with the SOCCCD.

California Public Employees Retirement System and California State Teachers Retirement System:

A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with the SOCCCD will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.

Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the SOCCCD to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS

Disability Accommodations:

If you require special accommodations in the application and/or evaluation process, please notify Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the job posting close or initial screening date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu.

Attendance Requirement:

All SOCCCD employees are required to report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.

Campus Crime and Safety Awareness:

Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.ivc.edu or www.saddleback.edu. Paper copies are available in the Human Resources office upon request.

Non-Discrimination Notice:

The SOCCCD provides access to its services, classes, and programs without regard to national origin, immigration status, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, military and veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

California Fair Chance Act:

The SOCCCD will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the SOCCCD is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunity:

The SOCCCD is looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community.

The SOCCCD is committed to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed in their classes and as such, to eliminating institutional barriers that disproportionately impact students of color. Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and professionally.

Irvine Valley College (IVC) serves approximately 21,584 students, reflecting a rich diversity: 41% Asian, 2% Black/African-American, 21% Hispanic/Latino, 8% Southwest Asian and North African, 5% two or more races, and 21% White in Fall 2024.

Similarly, Saddleback College (SC) serves around 25,789 students, with demographics showing 12% Asian, 2% Black/African-American, 29% Hispanic/Latino, 5% two or more races, and 47% White in Fall 2024.

These numbers underscore the importance of our commitment to eliminating equity gaps across all student demographics through implementing dynamic, student-centered practices and policies. To support the academic and career success of our diverse student body, we seek a candidate who will actively contribute to our mission of inclusivity and support. The ideal candidate's values will align with SOCCCD's goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

THE SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



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