Football Equipment Manager

_ Why Work at BYU _    

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 Description

Job Title: Football Equipment Manager – BYU Athletics

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 Work at BYU _    

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 Description

Job Title: Football Equipment Manager – BYU Athletics

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.

What You’d Be Responsible For

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

What Qualifies You to Apply?

Minimum Required:

• 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  

Preferred:  

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

What we offer in return:  

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including: 

• 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 

Pay Grade:  52

Typical Starting Pay:  Depends on Experience

**If the job has a post-end date, the last day to apply is the day before by 11:59 pm MST. If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day** 

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!

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