Director of Equipment- Men's Olympic Sports

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

You would be responsible for the oversight, distribution, maintenance, inventory, and organization of athletic equipment and apparel for assigned NCAA/Olympic sport programs. This position supports coaches, student-athletes, and athletic department operations by ensuring all equipment needs are met efficiently, safely, and in compliance with institutional and conference standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in athletic equipment operations, preferably within collegiate athletics or Olympic sports.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sport programs simultaneously.
• Knowledge of athletic equipment maintenance and inventory systems.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend, which may be verified during the application process.

Nice To Haves

• Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience working in NCAA Division I athletics.
• Familiarity with Nike GameDay ordering system.
• Experience supervising student employees.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced athletic environment.
• Proficiency with inventory management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
• Commitment to professionalism, customer service, and student-athlete support.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily equipment operations for assigned Olympic sport programs.
• Issue, collect, fit, maintain, repair, and inventory athletic equipment and apparel.
• Coordinate laundering, storage, and organization of team gear and practice equipment.
• Prepare locker rooms, practice facilities, and competition venues for training and events.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and equipment tracking systems.
• Assist with purchasing, receiving, and distribution of equipment and apparel within departmental budget guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, institutional, and manufacturer safety standards.
• Work collaboratively with coaches, athletic trainers, operations staff, and vendors to meet team equipment needs.
• Monitor equipment condition and recommend replacement schedules.
• Coordinate branding and logo standards on apparel and equipment.
• Assist with equipment setup and breakdown for practices, competitions, and special events.
• Supervise and train student managers, interns, or part-time staff as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and secure equipment room environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by athletic administration.

Benefits

• 401k with 8% automatic contribution from BYU, with an additional 4% match if employee contributes 5%.
• 13 paid holidays
• 22 days paid vacation
• 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager