Named one of Sports Business Journal's Best Places to Work in Sports (2024, 2025), Front Office Sports' Most Impactful Sports Organizations (2024), Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies (2023), Athletes Unlimited is a new model of pro sports, where athletes are decision-makers and individual players are champions of team sports. Athletes Unlimited owns and operates professional women’s softball, volleyball, and basketball leagues featuring world-class competition and fan experience and stands out as an organization driven by the athletes that play in the leagues. Athletes Unlimited is the first professional sports league to be organized as a Public Benefit Corporation.
In June 2025, AU transformed and expanded its softball business by launching the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), a premier professional women’s softball league. In 2026, additional teams have been added, converting to a fully city-based model, bringing in team owners, and building out ancillary business, fan and partner engagement opportunities.
Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) is looking for a Seasonal Equipment Manager to manage and track equipment and inventory, assist in other inventory related duties, and act as a communications liaison for equipment logistics. This position is a seasonal on-site role, and reports to the Director, Sports Equipment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the packing, loading, transportation coordination, and unloading of equipment/assets at home and away venues to support practice and game preparation
- Improve, maintain, and organize assets at the venue in a manner that is accessible, efficient, and maximizes space usage
- Maintain accurate record of all incoming and outgoing inventory in TeamWorks and Google Sheets
- Assist in the general upkeep of equipment which may include: refurbishment, maintenance, mending, sewing, etc.
- Manage team laundry in home and away cities
- Assist in the production and completion of additional apparel items
- Work closely with the Athletic Trainers, Strength and Conditioning Coach and the Team Manager of Operations to manage all day-to-day operations assigned by the Director of Equipment, Manager of Softball Operations, General Manager, and/or Head Coach
Requirements
- 2-5 years of experience in team equipment management, inventory management and logistics, or a similar field. Collegiate or professional team experience is applicable
- Ability to be on-call for late night and/or early morning equipment drop off/pick up
- Ability to lift heavy objects (50-75 lbs), stand or be on your feet for extending periods of time, and work in non-temperature controlled environments
- Proficiency in Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, and TeamWorks Inventory Systems
- Must be local to one of AUSL Team Cities:
- Durham, NC
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Portland, OR
- Rosemont, IL
- Round Rock, TX
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Ability to travel with the team for all away games
- Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Benefits
Compensation: This role is compensated at $10,000 for the duration of the 2026 season. Part time remote work and onboarding beginning Mid-April to then transition to contracted full time in-person late May - July 31st reporting to Vero Beach, Florida. This will be a W-2 position and will not include benefits.
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As a company, we share a vision to change the world for the better and believe in the power of sports to tear down barriers. We will ‘Be Unlimited’ in our pursuit to intentionally create an environment where every individual can be their authentic self.
Research shows that women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications. We strongly encourage you to apply even if your background is non-traditional or you might not meet every one of the qualifications described.
Athletes Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process based on race, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, pregnancy status, parental status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
