Indiana Fever Equipment Manager

At Pacers Sports & Entertainment (PS&E), our mission is simple: make everyone a fan. As the home of the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, Noblesville Boom, Pacers Foundation, and Gainbridge Fieldhouse, we create unforgettable experiences and elevate our community by bringing the pride and hustle that defines us in everything we do.

We believe our greatest impact comes from putting people first, competing with integrity, and striving to do more for our community than they could ever do for us. We Push the Pace by embracing innovation, uniting around shared goals, and hustling with humility at all levels. Whether we're creating memorable moments for fans or supporting the team behind the team, collaboration is always valued, every contribution matters, and each day is an opportunity to help our organization and community thrive.

SUMMARY

The Indiana Fever Equipment Manager is responsible for assisting the AVP/Basketball Operations with coordination of athletic clothing, footwear and accessory equipment for Indiana Fever players, coaching staff and the basketball department. Additional responsibilities include overseeing the organization and day-to-day operations of the equipment room and assisting with visiting team and laundry needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute the administration of athletic clothing, footwear and accessory equipment for Indiana Fever players, coaching staff and basketball department to ensure team needs are met.
• Order and stock uniforms, practice gear, basketball shoes, shower shoes, undergarments and luggage for all team staff and players; including completing the annual Nike Gameday order.
• Ensure laundry operations are efficient and complete to ensure that practice gear and uniforms are washed and arranged in a timely manner.
• Provide a clean/safe locker room and equipment room environment. This will include folding towels, laundry needs and any other necessary tasks associated with equipment needs.
• Assist with all practices and home game-day shoot arounds for the Fever and visiting teams as needed, including but not limited to assisting the visiting team locker room.
• Assist with road team practices, shootarounds and equipment load ins for teams visiting Indianapolis.
• Travel with the team and assist with luggage and other equipment needs for away games.
• Pack and supervise transportation of all team equipment and clothing for road trips.
• Order and stock all player and staff toiletries for all locker rooms.
• Maintain adequate jersey inventory and track stock appropriately.
• Complete LockerVision in conjunction with marketing department to schedule out team uniform selections.
• Oversee game-day setup of home locker room, breakdown of court after practice and shootarounds, unboxing of the annual Nike order, distribution of team gear to players, coaches and training and support staff.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of equipment room, locker room spaces, and shower room
• Ensure locker room is stocked and maintained with adequate toiletries and clean towel supply
• Assist with sending and receiving all packages.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Prior experience in basketball at the professional level and coordination of equipment are highly preferred. Driver's license.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret instructions and reports. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Manager, Clients, Customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret directions and technical diagrams. Ability to interpret directions.

PROBLEM SOLVING REQUIREMENTS:

Employee must make independent decisions and exercise discretion and independent judgment.

PHYSICAL and ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit
• Stand
• Walk
• Reach
• Regularly lift/push/pull up to 80lbs
• Stoop/crouch
• Use computer
• Speak, hear and write

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Employee should have knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word and general data entry. Ability to learn new systems and adapt new technology.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule which could include evenings, weekends and possibly holidays.
• The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.
• The noise level in the Fieldhouse/game environment is usually loud.
• The stress level may become high during certain times of the year.

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, gender identity, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.