Work for the Norsemen: Equipment Manager & Game Day Operations Manager Wanted
Published on August 16, 2021 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
St. Cloud Norsemen News Release
St. Cloud, Minn. - The St. Cloud Norsemen are looking for qualifies individuals for the positions of Game Day Operations Manager and the team's Equipment Manager.
Game Day Operations Manager
The St. Cloud Norsemen are looking for a creative and energetic individual to create an amazing fan experience at all Norsemen home games.
Duties will include but not be limited to the following:
Work with Norsemen staff to plan promotions for all 29 home games (primarily Fridays & Saturdays)
Plan, organize and implement in-game activities
In Game Promotions
Time Out & Intermission Activities
Fan Engagement Activities
Work with PA announcer to ensure timely, situation appropriate music
Recruit and organize game day staff
Coordinate game day set up and tear down, which means arriving hours before games begin
Candidates should have the following skills and attributes
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Strong service orientation
Quick Learner
Team Player
Equipment Manager
The Equipment Manager will be primarily responsible for:
The control, distribution, and maintenance of all team equipment (jerseys, pads, helmets, water bottles, tape, sticks, towels, socks, laundry bags, sport drinks etc). This will include set-up for practices and games (dressing room and bench), and away game logistics and travel.
Skate sharpening, equipment repairs, modifications and replacement which will include sewing
All team laundry
General housekeeping duties for the following areas: dressing room, training room, team bathrooms, showers, and hallway
Preparing Equipment for travel
Keeping an accurate inventory of all equipment assigned to players (in- season and post-season)
Maintaining inventory and controls distribution of all team consumable supplies
Coordinating with the team athletic trainer and coaches to ensure the dressing rooms and other areas are properly organized
Cooperating with the coaching staff in terms of games and practices procedures in the dressing room, on the ice and on the bench
Liaising with office staff to ensure sponsorship items are fulfilled such as kit sponsorship and arranging for jerseys to be made available to fans following an auction
Other duties as assigned and required
Relevant skills:
Experience of controlling, distributing, and maintaining equipment for an ice hockey team or equivalent
Strong understanding of ice hockey equipment and player/organization requirements in the junior game
Must be detail oriented
Ability to sharpen skates and make skate repairs
Ability to maintain and make effective equipment modifications and repairs
Ability to sew
Ability to work weekends from August to April
Ability to travel with the team to away games
Ability to keep, maintain, and prepare effective and accurate records
Ability to maintain effective relationships
Hold a valid driver's license
Possess strong organizational, time management and communication skills
Display professionalism, integrity and discretion
Competitive compensation will be offered for these positions based on experience and location.
If you have any questions or are interested in applying for either of these positions, please contact & send appropriate resume & experience to Ashley Chase at chase@stcloudnorsemen.com
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