Athletics Equipment Manager

Position Announcement

The Athletics Equipment Manager plays a crucial role in supporting Utah Tech University’s athletic programs by overseeing all aspects of equipment management. The primary responsibility will ensure that all ordering is done on a schedule and timely to ensure student-athletes, coaches, and staff have access to high-quality, properly fitting, and well-maintained equipment and uniforms for practices and competitions. Additional information about the department and program offerings can be found online at https://utahtechtrailblazers.com/.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the ordering, inventory, maintenance, and distribution of all equipment, uniforms, and other gear for all athletic teams’ practices and competitions.
• Ensure that all equipment, uniforms, and gear are inspected and maintained to ensure safety, proper fitment, and meet all equipment standards of the NCAA, WAC, and UAC. Replace and/or repair equipment that is not in proper condition.
• Work closely with coaches, athletics administrators, University Marketing and Communications (UMAC), and apparel companies to design uniforms and practice gear that reflect the University’s branding guidelines and identity.
• The Athletics Equipment Manager will primarily work with the Head Football Coach while overseeing the management of all other sports through Assistant Managers and Interns.
• Order with main apparel vendor (Nike) and utilize BSN’s ordering system for all practice and competition apparel.
• In consultation with athletics administration and Business Services, develop and manage the equipment budget, including forecasting expenses and allocations of funds. Oversee competition funds awarded to the University.
• Work closely with Purchasing Office for all request for proposals (RFPs), request for quotes (RFQs), as Sole Source procedures in ordering all equipment, uniforms, and gear.
• Hire, train, and supervise, the day-to-day management of all full-time, part-time, volunteers, and student managers to ensure proper coverage of all sports, including laundry.
• Coordinate the packing, transportation, and distribution of equipment for road competitions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred degree in Sports Management or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in equipment management, preferably within an NCAA or professional environment.
• Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) certification, or the ability to get AEMA certified within one year of hire.
• A solid understanding of NCAA rules and regulations related to equipment and compliance.
• Proficiency in use of equipment management software and inventory management systems.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to a fluid work environment.
  • Travel required for all road football games.
  • Ability to routinely lift heavy objects over 50 lbs. required.
  • Work outside at times in extreme weather conditions.
  • Work days will consist of weekends, early, and late hours.
  • Supervise part-time, volunteer, and student assistants.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $52,000. Desired start date of February 2025. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins January 6, 2025. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renown for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: LaShun McGhee - titleix@utahtech.edu, 435-652-7731.

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.