Director, Basketball Equipment Operations

Posted Date: Aug 27, 2026

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Not Provided
  • Years of Experience
    2+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

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Athletic Director
Conference
Big Ten (DI)
About the Job
Job Description

Position Summary

The Director of Basketball Equipment Operations is responsible for managing the day-to-day operation and supervising the equipment operations of both basketball programs. This position will be under the general supervision of the Associate Athletics Director, Equipment Operations working specifically with both programs that includes approximately 30 student-athletes and a combination of 30 coaches and support staff members. Successful candidate will be responsible for being hands-on in the equipment room operations, including supervising two full-time employees and student managers, monitoring, and distribution of all equipment and apparel for the UCLA basketball programs. The individual will be responsible for managing the relationship with the Jumpman and Wilson Brands, fulfilling all contractual obligations. Other duties include collaborating with the Associate Athletics Director when as it pertains to inventory tracking, locker room maintenance, facility upkeep, ensuring the safety of team issued gear and practice and training items, as well as oversight of staff issued apparel. Position will serve as a primary contact for both programs facilitating team needs for both home and road contests, preparing uniforms and necessary apparel for all athletic contests – both at home and on the road, and potentially off-site practice locations. Duties will also include recruiting student managers, assisting with recruiting events and camp operational needs, and daily laundry services to meet team needs.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

  • Two-five years of experience working in the Athletic Equipment, specifically in a basketball equipment room. (Required)
    • Ability to work independently and with follow through on assignments with minimal direction; Demonstrated execution of prioritization of assignments in a timely fashion in fast paced environment. (Required)
    • Understanding and demonstrated compliance with Departmental, University, Big Ten and NCAA rules and regulations (Required)
    • Strong knowledge of equipment and apparel maintenance and repair techniques in accordance to manufacturer specifications and the NCAA. (Required)
    • Ability to establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship and effective communication with other staff members, students, and administrators and University personnel and public; Skill in organizing material, people and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency. (Required)
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) as well as being a relationship builder across many organization levels on campus, and externally; Writing skills to prepare forms, reports and correspondence with speed and accuracy. (Required)
Department History

University of California, Los Angeles Equipment 2025–2026

Person Role

Thomas Arguello

Departing
Chief Operating Officer/Chief of Staff

Kyle Plat

Director, Football Equipment Operations

Hector Tovar

Director, Olympic Sports Equipment Operations (W. Rowing, M. Soccer, M/W Tennis)

Derek Moos

Associate Athletics Director, Equipment Operations (Softball) (Sport AD: W. Soccer)

Levi Moore

Departing
Assistant Director, Equipment OperationsBaseball, W. Swimming & Diving

Benjamin Baldwin

Assistant Director, Equipment Operations (M. Basketball, M/W Golf)

Becky Dab

Assistant Director, Equipment Operations (W. Basketball, M/W Cross Country, M/W Track & Field)

Nathan Reft

Associate Equipment Manager (Beach Volleyball, W. Gymnastics, M/W Volleyball)

University of California, Los Angeles Event Management/Game Day Operations 2025–2026

Person Role

Gina Goryoka

Senior Director, Travel Operations

Steven Calista

Assistant Athletics Director, Broadcast Operations

Akemi Kitagawa Nishida

Assistant Athletics Director, Travel Operations

Shannon Terhune

Director, Events

Jon Schulman

Director, Camps & Clinics

Dave Martinez

Director, Athletic Operations (Baseball, M/W Golf, W. Rowing, M. Soccer)

Lori Lamar

Associate Director, Operations

Marvin Burgos

Assistant Director, Event Operations (Beach Volleyball, W. Swimming & Diving, W. Soccer, M/W Tennis, W. Water Polo)

University of California, Los Angeles Facilities 2025–2026

Person Role

Christopher Long

Assistant Athletics Director, Facilities & Project Management

Scott Alexander

Director, Facilities, Operations

Kirt Bakos

Director, Athletic Grounds

Kayla Shirey

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Facilities, Operations & Capital Projects (Sport AD: W. Rowing)

Branden Jones

Assistant Director, Facilities

Jake Litman

Assistant Director, Facilities

University of California, Los Angeles Equipment 2024–2025

Person Role

Thomas Arguello

Chief Operating Officer/Chief of Staff

Kyle Plat

Director, Football Equipment Operations

Derek Moos

Associate Athletics Director, Equipment Operations

Hector Tovar

Director, Olympic Sports Equipment Operations

Benjamin Baldwin

Assistant Director, Equipment Operations

Becky Dab

Assistant Director, Equipment Operations

Nathan Reft

Associate Equipment Manager

University of California, Los Angeles Event Management/Game Day Operations 2024–2025

Person Role

Akemi Kitagawa Nishida

Assistant Athletics Director, Travel Operations

Kayla Shirey

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Facilities, Operations & Capital Projects

Brooke Caffey

Assistant Athletics Director, Event OperationsW. Basketball, Football, W. Gymnastics

Gina Goryoka

Director, Travel Operations

Gina Garrett

Director, Special Events

Dave Martinez

Director, Athletic Operations

Garret Koonce

Associate Director, Event OperationsM. Basketball, M. Volleyball, M. Water Polo

Blake Blackburn

Assistant Director, Event OperationsW. Basketball, M/W Cross Country, Softball, M/W Track & Field, W. Volleyball

University of California, Los Angeles Facilities 2024–2025

Person Role

Scott Alexander

Director, Facilities, Operations

Christopher Long

Assistant Athletics Director, Facilities & Project Management

Kayla Shirey

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Facilities, Operations & Capital Projects

Jake Litman

Assistant Director, Facilities

Branden Jones

Assistant Director, Facilities

University of California, Los Angeles Equipment 2023–2024

Person Role

Derek Moos

Assistant Athletic Director, Equipment Operations

Hector Tovar

Director, Olympic Sports Equipment Operations

Thomas Arguello

Director, Football Equipment Operations

Nathan Reft

Assistant Director, Equipment Operations

Kenny Simpson

Assistant Director, Equipment Operations

Benjamin Baldwin

Assistant Director, Equipment Operations

University of California, Los Angeles Event Management/Game Day Operations 2023–2024

Person Role

Kayla Shirey

Senior Associate Athletic Director, Facilities, Operations & Capital Projects

Steven Calista

Assistant Athletic Director, Broadcast Operations

Akemi Kitagawa Nishida

Assistant Athletic Director, Travel Operations

Brooke Caffey

Assistant Athletic Director, Event Operations

Gina Garrett

Director of Special Events

Dave Martinez

Director, Athletic Operations

Gina Goryoka

Director, Travel Operations

Lori Lamar

Associate Director, Athletic Operations

University of California, Los Angeles Facilities 2023–2024

Person Role

Kayla Shirey

Senior Associate Athletic Director, Facilities, Operations & Capital Projects

Christopher Long

Director of Facilities, Maintenance & Project Management

Scott Alexander

Director of Facilities, Operations

Branden Jones

Assistant Director, Facilities

Edward Campana Jr.

Assistant Director, Facilities

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