Head Equipment Manager

Allen Americans Professional Hockey Club - Entry Level

Allen · TX

Team Administration/Operations

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Reports to: Head Coach

Position Classification: Full-Time, Seasonal (Late Summer – End of Hockey Season)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Daily practice setup (towels, jerseys, socks, laundry bags, sports drinks, water, etc.)
Pre-practice skate sharpening, equipment repairs, equipment modifications, and sewing
Pre-practice bench setup: water bottles, coaches' board, tape, sticks, tires, etc.
Post-practice skate sharpening, equipment repairs (including sewing), equipment modifications, equipment replacement, equipment cleaning, and laundry
Perform general housekeeping duties for the following areas: dressing room, training room, coach's office, bathrooms, showers, and hallways
Communicate with opposing trainers and equipment personnel regarding building availability, arrival times, practice ice schedules, and other logistical details
Game-day setup of the home team dressing room, visitors' dressing room, and referees' room in accordance with league rules
Conduct in-season and postseason inventory of all hockey equipment and supplies
Assist with all aspects of team travel, serving as the primary point of contact during travel
Develop contacts throughout the league to become familiar with arena regulations and setup, while building relationships with equipment manufacturer representatives and vendors
Develop a working budget for the following season based on end-of-season inventory
Manage the process of soliciting bids, preparing purchase orders, and following up on bids and orders throughout the summer
Maintain effective and accurate records
Perform other duties as assigned

Abilities and Skills:

Ability to sharpen skates
Ability to perform skate repairs (blade replacement, riveting, eyelet replacement, punching, and oven fitting)
Ability to sew
Ability to make effective hockey equipment modifications
Ability to maintain accurate records, including the hockey operations budget, with an emphasis on cost-saving measures
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with management, league officials, facility representatives, the media, fellow employees, and the general public
Proficient in Microsoft Office or similar software

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Bachelor's degree, or progress toward completion of a bachelor's degree, preferred but not required

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