What You’ll Be Doing

May include, but not limited to:

Communicate well, both written and orally
Expertly sharpen skates (EZ sharp, Blade master, etc.)
Make skate repairs (replacement, riveting, eyelets, punching, use of oven)
Sewing
Make effective equipment modifications
Keep, maintain, and prepare effective and accurate records
Maintain effective relationships with management, league officials, facility representatives, the media, fellow employees, and the general public
Daily practice set up (towels, jerseys, socks, laundry bags, sport drinks, water, etc.)
Pre-practice skate sharpening, equipment repairs, equipment modifications, and sewing
Pre-practice bench set up: water bottles, coaches’ board, tape, sticks, tires, etc.
Post-practice skate sharpening, equipment repair (sewing), equipment modifications, equipment replacement, equipment cleaning, and laundry
All general housekeeping duties for the following areas: dressing room, weight room, training room, coach’s office, bathrooms, showers, and hallways
In charge of communicating with opposition trainers/equipment personnel about all confirmations on building availability, arrival times, practice ice schedules, etc. on the road and at home and communicating visiting team needs with Stadium Management employees through written and verbal correspondence
Game day set up: home team dressing room, visitors dressing room, and referees room (in accordance with league rules)
In-season and post-season inventory of all hockey equipment, supplies, etc.
Assist Administrative Assistant and Director of Hockey Operations in all phases of team travel (being the “Point man” on the road)
Begin to develop contacts within the league for the purpose of becoming familiar with arena regulations and set up, and begin to “network” with equipment manufactures reps and vendors
Develop a working budget for the following season based on end of season inventory
In charge of the process of soliciting bids, making formalized purchase orders, and continued follow-up on all bids and orders throughout the course of the summer months
Keep and maintain effective and accurate records
Assist Stadium Management with any community related needs of the team
Meet equipment budget goals

What You Need for this Position

Minimum Junior A level of equipment manager experience
Work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
Able to stand for long periods of time, up to 8 hours or more
Able to stoop and bend
Able to lift up to 40 pounds from time to time
Able to comply with safety and health code standards
Long periods of Standing and Sitting
Able to stoop and bend
Able to lift up to 50 pounds from time to time
Maintain strong organizational habits
Maintain a high level of motivation, self-starter
Display strong interpersonal communications skills

What's in it for You

Annual bonus opportunity
Accrued PTO starts immediately and is available as soon as a minimum of 2 hours is accrued
401K with 100% match up to 3% and 50% match up for the next 2%
Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life Insurance
Robust Employee Assistance Program providing a wide range of services including up to 7 free counseling sessions per year
Health and wellness reimbursement up to $600 annually for items like massages, gym memberships, running shoes etc.
10% discount on GHG outlets
(1) shift meal provided per day
Discounted hotel rates at Choice Hotels worldwide
Monthly cell phone stipends
Annual leadership classes and trainings
Parental Leave Program
Flexible work schedule

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