Equipment Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Title: Head Equipment Manager

Department: Training (Basketball Operations)

Reports to: Head Athletic Trainer (Direct Report), Chief of Staff (Indirect Report)

Manages: Team Attendants

Departmental Goal: Ensure equipment needs are met from a player, team, and league perspective to support success on the court and as a brand.

Objective: Effectively manage inventory, staff, and vendors to ensure equipment needs for players and staff are met in a responsive and responsible manner.

Position Summary: The Head Equipment Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of equipment needs for the Los Angeles Lakers at the practice facility, home arena, and on the road. This position requires a high level of organization and logistical planning. The Head Equipment Manager must be a strong leader and have the ability to manage a large team.

Key metrics used to evaluate performance:
• Management of inventory, ordering, invoicing and budgeting
• Keep all items stocked, organized, and accessible
• Feedback from team attendants, training staff, and management

Essential Functions (Duties & Responsibilities):
• Manage all athletic equipment for the Los Angeles Lakers players, coaches, and relevant support staff

o Order, organize, inventory, and manage all uniforms, equipment, toiletries, etc.

o Outfit players and staff, including coaches, trainers, scouts, etc.

o Wash all game gear and practice gear
• Oversee the setup of equipment for both home and away games, and all practices
• Supervise the transportation of equipment, such as unloading the equipment truck, managing luggage while on the road, and handling porter fees and other road expenses
• Attend training camp, practices, home and away games during the offseason, preseason, regular season, and postseason
• Ensure the availability of equipment for visiting teams and officials
• Prepare and monitor equipment budget and expenses; pay equipment invoices in a timely manner
• Oversee and manage team attendants, including planning and coordinating work schedules, assigning duties, and providing relevant training
• Provide equipment for team business needs, such as sponsorship film shoots and season ticketholder events
• Liaise with the League, other NBA team equipment managers, and third-party vendors on team equipment needs

Education
(Required/ Preferred): Bachelor's degree (required)

Previous experience: A minimum of five (5) years' experience working as a head equipment manager for a professional or collegiate sports team

Technology Capabilities:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint & Windows)
• Familiarity with inventory management system (i.e. Front Rush)

Travel: Must be available to travel to all away games, including California Classic, Summer League, preseason, regular season, postseason.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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