PT Locker and Equipment Specialist

Equity and Diversity The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal opportunity employment. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices. In fact, the college encourages applications from all segments of qualified people. Closing Date This position will close on December 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM (or when 150 applications are received, whichever occurs sooner). College Profile Cerritos College is ranked 14th among the top 100 schools with the highest Hispanic enrollment in the United States by the United States Department of Education. Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college's district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions. Enrollment currently averages 20,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at Department Profile The Division of Kinesiology encompasses the department of Athletics, Health Education, Kinesiology and Physical Education. The department of Athletics has 19 intercollegiate programs for student athletes. Summary Provides utility services in support of physical education, training, and athletic programs. Maintains athletic equipment inventory, locker rooms, sports courts, and related facilities in safe and clean status. Ensures cleanliness and workability of equipment, uniforms, clothing, and supplies. Distinguishing Career Features The Locker and Equipment Specialist provides custodial, laundry, and equipment coordination to physical education and athletic programs. This position requires demonstrated ability to maintain inventory and security, to set up apparatus, to prepare sports fields, and to perform laundry and cleaning duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Checks out equipment to students, staff and athletic participants. Issues towels, training uniforms and clothing, athletic game gear, and equipment. Washes and re-issues laundry. Reviews instructions for washing and handling of uniforms. Keeps appropriate records and notifies coaches and instructors of students have received. Prepares equipment and sets up for physical education and athletic events. Determines needs, gathers equipment, makes sure it is in working order, sets up location according to faculty instructions. Measures, marks, and participates in the setup of fields for athletic events. Ensures that equipment such as bases, hurdles, flags, standards, yard markers, etc., are in the proper location. May oversee student workers. Maintains and conducts an inventory of equipment and supplies. Counts physical education and athletic supplies and determines equipment needs. Oversees and coordinates the weight room during open times for student use and scheduled times for athletic teams. Maintains security and safety of students and equipment. Fits athletes with the proper equipment and uniforms appropriate for the sport of participation, and specific position played. Attends athletic events and makes equipment adjustments as needed. Maintains, repairs, and replaces equipment. Orders equipment from established vendors. Reports unsafe facilities and conditions to maintenance for repair. May prepare equipment budgets for coaches. Maintains currency of knowledge and skills related to the duties and responsibilities. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications The position requires a High School degree or equivalent and three years experience or education in the area of physical education and athletics or equivalent. Requires a Hepatitis C vaccination. Preferred Qualifications Experience at a community college or higher in the role of equipment attendant or equivalent Experience in fitting and/or maintaining athletic equipment Experience set up and take down of athletic fields Experience with requesting of equipment, supplies and uniforms Experience with receiving, inventorying, and processing orders for payment. Ability to provide laundry service, including soil remove and possible repair Ability to utilize Microsoft products such as Team and Outlook Knowledge and Skills Requires a basic level of knowledge of the policies and procedures connected with physical education, athletics, and facilities use. Must have a basic knowledge of sporting event rules and procedures. Requires knowledge of position/sport-specific fitting of gear and clothing. Must be familiar with safety rules and procedures, in particular those relating to blood borne pathogens and chemical hazards. Must be familiar with the proper use of first aid procedures. Requires knowledge of general custodial and laundry procedures. Requires knowledge of equipment repair. Requires sufficient human relations skills to convey information to students and coaches. Abilities Operate all of the equipment of the position in a safe manner. Must be able to perform all of the duties in a safe manner. Requires the ability to fit and attach athletic gear and apparatus. Requires the ability to stitch or otherwise repair gear. Must be able to prioritize and coordinate work in order to meet class and event schedules. Must be able to maintain awareness to health risks associated with body fluids. Requires the ability to maintain productive and cooperative working relationships with others. Physical Abilities Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors and outdoors engaged in work of primarily an active nature. Requires the ability to maintain cardiovascular fitness to engage in strenuous physical labor. Position involves periods of extended standing plus light to medium work including stooping, kneeling, frequent carrying and lifting of light to medium weight materials (10 to 50 pounds), and occasional lifting of weights in excess of 50 pounds. Requires normal hand-eye and arm, hand, finger dexterity sufficient to operate power and hand tools. Requires visual acuity sufficient to read MSDS and equipment operating instructions, to observe moving objects, and people. Licenses and Certificates May require a valid driver’s license. Working Conditions Work is performed indoors and outdoors where some health and safety considerations exist from physical labor and handling of materials that include waste and blood borne pathogens. Salary/Fringe Benefits Grade 26 on District Classified Employee Salary Schedule at 35 hours a week ($28.55 /hr). Health and welfare benefits include District contribution for medical/dental/vision benefits and employee life insurance ($50,000). (Cash in lieu option available on medical insurance.) Participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System that is also integrated with Social Security. Selection Procedure After the application closing date, a search committee will review and invite the most qualified applicants for an interview. As these are highly competitive positions, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. Conditions of Employment This is a part-time (35 hours a week), 10-calendar month classified position. Flexible and Variable schedule based on Division class schedule, student need and athletic event needs. Position will include nights and weekends. Hours are subject to change. This position will serve via various campus equipment locations and possible hours, especially in the support of Athletics and Physical Education. Initial placement of employees on Confidential Salary schedule is at Step 1. After six months of successful probationary employment, employee is placed at Step 2. Employment is to be effective as soon as possible following completion of the selection process. Individual who is offered employment shall be required to obtain fingerprints for a criminal history clearance through the State Department of Justice and remit the required fee for processing the fingerprints, Federal Bureau of Investigation (no fee if obtained at Cerritos College Campus Police Station), produce an original social security card, and submit a TB Risk Assessment reviewed and signed by a health professional before employment. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per Government Codes 3100-3109. Candidates must be able to provide proof of California residency prior to employment. **Please note - the District does not provide for immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas Required Documents Cover Letter Resume/CV Copy of Unofficial Transcripts (Must show all coursework completed and the conferral date of the degree)OR High School Diploma #J-18808-Ljbffr Cerritos College