Coordinator, Sports Equipment & Apparel

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education seeks a Coordinator, Sports Equipment and Apparel to manage the ordering, distribution and quality of athletic gear for coaches, athletes and staff.

Reporting to the Director and Assistant Manager, you will coordinate quotations, issue purchase orders, ensure branding standards, handle equipment maintenance and safety compliance while delivering timely, accuracy-driven service across campus operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Sports Management, Business or Athletic Administration or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Three years relevant experience in sport and recreation with large equipment inventories and minor repairs.
• Three years coordinating and distributing large sports equipment and apparel orders.
• Three years purchasing sports equipment and apparel.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with internal and external contacts to facilitate purchasing by obtaining quotations and issuing purchase orders.
• Verifying branded merchandise meets University and Faculty branding standards.
• Receiving, sorting and distributing apparel, uniforms and equipment following procedures.
• Fitting sports equipment using established standards.
• Coordinating routine maintenance of equipment.
• Handling minor equipment repairs and troubleshooting maintenance requests.
• Providing safety training and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Fostering cooperative relationships with varied internal and external contacts.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

About us:

The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is globally recognized for developing and advancing knowledge about the interactions of physical activity and health through outstanding undergraduate and graduate education programs, cutting-edge research and the delivery of sport, recreation and high performance athletic opportunities for students, staff, faculty and community members across the three campuses. In achieving this vision, the Faculty is guided by values of integrity, respect, equity and diversity https://kpe.utoronto.ca/.

Your opportunity:

Reporting to the Director, Interuniversity and High Performance Athletics and taking day-to-day direction from the Assistant Manager, Sports Equipment and Apparel, the Coordinator, Sports Equipment and Apparel will be responsible for coordinating the ordering and distributing all sports equipment and apparel to Faculty coaches, athletes and staff.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with internal and external contacts to facilitate purchasing by obtaining quotations and issue purchase orders and purchasing apparel and equipment from appropriate vendors
• Verifying that branded merchandise meets University and Faculty branding and commercialization standards
• Following rules and procedural instructions when receiving, sorting and distributing apparel, uniforms and equipment
• Applying established standards when fitting sports equipment
• Coordinating routine maintenance of equipment
• Handling minor equipment repairs including troubleshooting and resolving routine maintenance requests
• Providing safety training and ensuring compliance to occupational safety precautions
• Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Sports Management, Business or Athletic Administration or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Three years relevant experience working in a sport and recreation environment, managing large equipment inventories and performing minor equipment repairs.
• Three years experience coordinating and distributing large sports equipment and apparel orders.
• Three years experience purchasing sports equipment and apparel.
• Knowledge of industry trends.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and provide outstanding customer service in a sometimes high pressure results driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to successfully function in a position driven by competing demands and frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to deliver high quality work in an environment of overlapping and time-sensitive tasks.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Efficient
• Multi-tasker
• Problem solver
• Team player

Closing Date: 09/11/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time - Evening and weekend work required. Some travel may be required.

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

USW Pay Band 09 -- $67,916. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,855. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Athletics

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

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