Football Equipment Manager

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Job Summary This position reports to the Director of Football Equipment Operations and will assist in the procurement, maintenance, issuing, and accountability of equipment and clothing for the needs of the football department. Why You Should Join Our Team Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. As a member of the Big 12 Conference, never has there been a better opportunity for BYU to tell its story on the biggest stages, and you can be a part of that. We need someone who understands BYU’s distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation. We need someone who cares deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our student-athletes. We need someone who strives for excellence in all they do and who can thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding environment. We want someone who can bring their own unique and diverse lived experiences to help develop and enhance the sense of belonging for all within BYU Athletics as we strive to work together as one team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and willingness to comply with BYU’s Honor Code and employment standard policies, in addition to the core values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of Division 1 or Professional Football job experience and 1-3 years related work experience and Athletic Equipment Manager Certification (AEMA)

Responsibilities

Equipment Management – Student Athlete Building Football Facilities
Assist in orders and outfit team at SAB – this includes assisting in ordering and building inventory
Allocating, collecting, and laundering practice gear and game uniforms
Issuing shoes, warm-ups, travel wear, and appropriate weather gear
Assist in getting gear screen-printed and embroidered
Maintain accurate inventory and accounting for all pieces up to Church, University, and NCAA audit standards
Monitor the uses and accountability of equipment to minimize misuse by student-athletes and others
Make sure all equipment is up to standards weekly for player safety
Marketing, Brand Management, and Recruiting
Coordinate with recruiting staff for unofficial and official visits as it pertains to prospective student-athletes
Make sure all needs are met for recruiting within the NCAA rules
Assist with photoshoots/video shoots for marketing and gameday material
Football Equipment Operations
Assist with loading and unloading semi-truck for home and road contests
Assist with packing trunks, loops, uniforms, and all other related items
Assist with practice set-up, game locker room set-up, and gameday sideline set-up for home or away contests
Assist with scheduling student managers for coverage for all football-related events
Facility Management
Assist with the planning, scheduling, maintenance, and safety of equipment and football facilities, including the SAB equipment room, the football locker room, the outdoor practice field, and the indoor practice field (IPF)
Prepare athletic facilities for internal and external events, including setup and breakdown for competitions and other departmental activities
Assist in the development and implementation of short- and long-term facility maintenance plans
Coordinate the regular inspections of laundering equipment, including the computer-controlled chemical dispensing system and related materials

Benefits

401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
Access to athletic facilities
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