Job Title: Equipment Manager
Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
Team: Des Moines Buccaneers – USHL
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Head Coach & President of Hockey Operations
Position Summary:
The Des Moines Buccaneers are seeking a dedicated, organized, and detail-oriented Equipment Manager to oversee all aspects of the team’s equipment operations. This position plays a vital role in the day-to-day support of players and staff, ensuring all equipment needs are met to the highest professional standards. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and committed to maintaining a first-class environment for player performance and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the setup and teardown of locker room and bench areas for all practices and games (home and away).
- Maintain, repair, and prepare all player and goalie equipment, including sharpening skates and managing laundry.
- Ensure the cleanliness and organization of locker room, equipment areas, and laundry facilities.
- Order, track, and inventory all equipment, apparel, and supplies in coordination with team staff and vendors.
- Coordinate team travel equipment logistics, including packing, loading, and transportation of gear.
- Oversee the preparation and distribution of game jerseys and practice gear.
- Work closely with players and coaching staff to meet individual equipment needs and preferences.
- Ensure compliance with USHL regulations regarding equipment and branding.
- Supervise game-day operations including bench setup, pre-game readiness, and in-game repairs.
- Establish and enforce proper protocols for equipment hygiene and safety.
- Support team culture with professionalism, integrity, and a team-first mentality.
Qualifications:
- Prior experience in a hockey equipment management role (junior, collegiate, or professional level preferred).
- Strong skate sharpening and equipment repair skills.
- Ability to lift heavy equipment and work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
- Familiarity with USHL or similar league operations is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
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.
