Equipment Intern

Job Summary: The Equipment Intern will be responsible for assisting with duties of the equipment department to help it run successfully during training camp and regular football season

Duties & Responsibilities

Execute the daily laundry process of player, staff and administrative apparel throughout day preparing for practice and before and after games

Assist in distribution and maintenance of equipment on a daily basis

Assist coaching staff during all practices, including set up and maintenance of field equipment, drill work and ball spotting

Assist with other duties needed to support the equipment department by:

• Facilitating in repair and maintenance of equipment
• Assisting in packing and restocking of equipment each week for appropriate game day conditions
• Assisting in transportation of equipment to and from all training camp and game day sites, including loading and unloading of trucks and planes
• Assisting in maintaining accurate size records for all players and staff

Contributes to the team effort by performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in sports management, communications, or related field
• 3+ year football experience (and recent football equipment room experience) combined (college and/or other NFL Team) football equipment experience
• Cover letter, resume and references must be submitted at time of application

Preferred Skills & Ability

• 2-3 years combined (college and/or other NFL Team) football equipment experience preferred
• Professional Certification from AEMA or comparable Equipment organization preferred
• Previous experience supervising peers, fellow interns, student managers and/or ball boys
• Ability to operate any number of different technologies that relate to the fitting, use and maintenance of equipment and execution of practices and games
• Ability to apply detail oriented and common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form within established deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with working under pressure
• Willingness to work long and/or non-traditional hours

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary for this position is $18.81/hour.

This job posting will remain open until we have identified an adequate applicant pool. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.