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SUMMARY The Equipment Manager is responsible for overseeing the purchasing, organization, maintenance, and distribution of athletic equipment, uniforms, and apparel for the Orlando Pirates Professional Indoor Football Team of the Indoor Football League (IFL). This position works closely with coaching, athletic training, and operations staff to support practices, game days, and team travel while managing inventory, equipment expenses, and equipment management interns.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate equipment needs with coaching, athletic training, and operations staff for practices and game days. Maintain accurate inventory of all team equipment, uniforms, and apparel. Oversee equipment cleaning, maintenance, repairs, and storage. Manage equipment purchasing, ordering, and expense records. Prepare, organize, and transport equipment for home and away games. Coordinate with facility staff regarding locker rooms, equipment storage, and game-day setup. Work with marketing and sponsorship staff to support special events and sponsor activations. Supervise, train, and delegate responsibilities to Equipment Manager Interns. Ensure equipment is properly maintained, safely used, and professionally presented. Attend practices, games, meetings, and team events, including evenings and weekends. Perform additional duties as assigned by team management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee Equipment Manager Interns and assigned equipment staff. Delegate tasks and ensure equipment operations are completed efficiently and accurately.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management or a related field preferred. Previous collegiate or professional athletic equipment experience preferred. Knowledge of football equipment, uniforms, and inventory management. Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills. Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and away games as needed. Leadership skills and the ability to manage and train interns. Knowledge of purchasing, budgeting, and equipment maintenance preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to lift, carry, load, and unload football equipment and apparel. Ability to stand and perform physical tasks for extended periods during practices and games. Ability to organize and transport equipment for team travel. Willingness to travel for away games and work a flexible schedule. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.