What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Equipment Manager position at Massachusetts Pirates (Indoor Football League)?
SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting the Head Equipment Manager in developing, planning and organizing programs for maintaining and purchasing athletic equipment and apparel for the Massachusetts Pirates Professional Arena Football Team of the Indoor Football League. This includes all aspects of the equipment operation including but not limited to uniforms, apparel, budget management, purchase orders and aiding as needed the coaching staff. This position is also responsible for overseeing the work of the Equipment Manager Interns.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate daily with Coaching, Athletic Training and Operations staff to help execute successful training sessions. This includes, but is not limited to; coordinating maintenance with field crew, managing equipment staff to set up daily coaching sessions, coordinating the delivery of equipment needed for all teams sessions with field crew and stadium operations.
- Build and maintain a complete inventory of all athletic equipment and apparel issued to all personnel and athletes. Possesses knowledge of inventory control principles and method.
- Observes wearing of equipment and apparel for proper attire, safety, and appearance.
- Oversee the maintenance and cleaning of all equipment. Work with the rest of the Equipment staff to maximize the efficiency of the process.
- Attend meetings, activities and events which may require working evenings and weekends.
- Potentially travel with the team to away games as needed.
- Coordinate with Athletic Training and Operations staff to maximize efficiency while traveling. Including but not limited to seeking out cost effective ways to transport team equipment.
- Maintain a record of purchases and report these figures to supervisor and/or management as required.
- Remain on constant alert for any equipment breakdowns.
- Coordinate with front office staff (Marketing, Corporate Sponsorships) to correctly handle any special events/special game-day (Media/Green Screen Day, Military Appreciation, etc.) policies or needs.
- Coordinate with Facility staff (cleaning crew, maintenance workers) to maintain the daily facility areas and game-day Tsongas Center locker room spaces, to fix any issues and keep the spaces clean, presentable, and workable. Including but not limited to submitting work orders and purchasing new equipment .
- Special projects and assignments as business dictates.
- Responsible for the maintenance, creation and control of all personally identifiable information or any other information protected by any Confidentiality or Privacy Standards or Company Policies that you have access or knowledge of, including but not limited to any state or federal regulations including HIPPA.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Equipment Staff
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree preferred but not mandatory.
- Experience and knowledge of the arena football industry is required, such as, but not limited to, previous equipment role at a collegiate or professional level.
- Personable, dependable, trustworthy and possess strong interpersonal skills. Highly organized and attentive to detail.
- Self-motivated and possess a strong sense of accountability.
- Effective communication skills, written and oral.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task. Ability to travel and work nights and weekends as needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Air Travel is required for all away games.
- Traveling with several team equipment bags with precise organization is key.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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