What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Manager position at New Jersey Titans?
The New Jersey Titans currently have an opportunity for an Equipment Manager for the upcoming NAHL season. This is a chance to join one of the most established equipment and training teams in the North American Hockey League.
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Equipment Manager – New Jersey Titans (NAHL)
Organization: New Jersey Titans (NAHL)
Location: Middletown, NJ
Position Type: Full-Time | Hockey Operations
Position Summary
The New Jersey Titans are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Equipment Manager to oversee all aspects of team equipment operations and support the daily needs of our players and coaching staff. This hands-on role is critical to maintaining a professional environment and ensuring the team is prepared for practices, games, and travel throughout the NAHL season.
Responsibilities
- Manage all team-issued equipment, including jerseys, helmets, gloves, skates, sticks, and protective gear.
- Prepare locker rooms and benches for practices, home games, and away games.
- Sharpen skates and perform routine equipment repairs and maintenance.
- Wash, dry, and organize team laundry on a daily basis.
- Maintain inventory and coordinate equipment orders and replacements.
- Monthly Inventory (status report with the coaches of what we have in inventory)
- Pack, transport, and organize equipment for road trips and team travel.
- Maintain player equipment and jerseys including sewing any visible tears
- Work closely with coaches, players, and hockey operations staff to address equipment needs.
- Ensure the locker room and equipment areas remain clean, organized, and professional.
- Communication with visiting teams’ Equipment Manager
- Assist with game-day setup, post-game breakdown, and other hockey operations duties as assigned.
- Maintain high standards of professionalism and confidentiality while representing the organization.
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Road Trips: you are expected to be on every road trip, unless prior arrangement has been made and you cannot be there
- You are in charge of packing the required jerseys, socks and equipment. It is your job to make sure tape, supplies, extra equipment is packed (check list will be provided by the coaching staff/GM)
- Hotel room and meals provided when on the road.
- Available to help opposing team Equipment Manager get equipment into the specified room.
- Provide laundry service for the visiting team after each game
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Make sure they have their requirements met, per our East Division Alignment
- East Division agreement will be provided by coaching staff.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in hockey equipment management is preferred.
- Knowledge of skate sharpening, equipment repair, and maintenance is required.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and travel with the team as required.
- Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and working in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and team-oriented.
Preferred Experience
- Junior, collegiate, or professional hockey experience.
- Familiarity with inventory management and equipment ordering.
- Ability to thrive under game-day deadlines and changing schedules.
Why Join the New Jersey Titans?
- Be part of a respected NAHL organization committed to player development and excellence.
- Travel with the team and gain valuable experience in junior hockey operations.
- Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment alongside dedicated coaches and athletes.
- Opportunity to grow your career in the hockey industry.
Apply Today
If you’re passionate about hockey and take pride in supporting a team behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you. Join the New Jersey Titans and play a key role in helping our players perform at their best every day.
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.