Assistant Athletic Director Equipment and Apparel

NMSU; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State Athletics seeks an Assistant Athletic Director of Equipment Operations and Apparel in Las Cruces, NM. The role focuses on managing football equipment and department-wide apparel operations to support all athletics programs.

The position requires strong leadership, budget planning, and hands-on supervision of equipment staff, with responsibilities extending to sourcing, inventory, and ensuring compliant, timely service for coaches and student‑athletes.

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience: Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead football equipment operations and apparel for the athletics department.
• Supervise Assistant Equipment Manager and student staff; coordinate with coaching staff.
• Oversee apparel sourcing, inventory, distribution, and vendor relations across programs.
• Assist with budget planning, contracts, licensing compliance, and operational procedures.
• Manage equipment distribution, storage, laundry, and transport for home/away events.

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Department Contact: Ryanne Baca, 5756466851, [e-mail]

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: New Mexico State Athletics is home to 16 intercollegiate teams – and to some of the most dynamic sports squads in the nation. We look forward to you joining our team!

Position Details

Position Title: Assistant Athletic Director Equipment and Apparel

College/Division: Athletics

Department: 108000-ATHLETICS

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $43,908.80 - $50,000

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Mornings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays, Travel Required

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Assistant Athletic Director, Equipment Operations and Apparel serves as the Athletics Department’s primary equipment and apparel leader for the football program while providing department-wide oversight of apparel operations supporting all collegiate athletics programs. The position is responsible for the day-to-day management of football equipment operations.

The position provides direct supervision to the Assistant Equipment Manager and oversight to student equipment managers and other student employees. The Assistant Athletic Director works closely with the Head Football Coach, coaching staff, and other support areas to ensure the football program is properly equipped and supported for practices, competitions, recruiting activities, camps, and travel.

The Assistant Athletic Director serves as a primary liaison with the department’s apparel provider and equipment vendors and oversees apparel operations across all collegiate athletics programs. Responsibilities include apparel sourcing and purchasing, inventory management, distribution, vendor relations, contract benefits, staff and student-athlete apparel needs, and ensuring timely and appropriate service to coaches, staff, and student-athletes.

The position also assists with budget planning, contract management, licensing compliance, and the development and implementation of operational procedures. The Assistant Athletic Director provides hands-on oversight of football equipment operations, including equipment fitting, distribution, maintenance, storage, security, locker room and equipment room organization, laundry operations, and transportation of equipment and apparel to home and away competitions, camps, and other off-site activities.

The Assistant Athletic Director is responsible for ensuring equipment and apparel operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with university, conference, NCAA, and applicable vendor requirements.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.