EQUIPMENT ASSISTANT INTERN

About the role

This participant will work under the direction of the Head Equipment Manager and Assistant Equipment Manager and will be introduced to the day-to-day tasks of a professional Hockey Equipment Manager. The intern will gain various skills through hands-on experience and an understanding of how the responsibilities of an Equipment Manager are executed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in repairing and laundering uniforms and protective gear.
• Prepare and organize the locker room before and after practice and games.
• Set up benches, water bottles, coaches’ equipment, etc. for practice and games.
• Assist with both packing and unloading before and after road trips.
• Inventory equipment, supplies, and uniforms while reporting shortages or equipment damage.
• Assist with the maintenance of proper sanitation of player equipment.
• Assist visiting teams with locker room setup and game-day needs when assigned.
• Ensure compliance with league equipment standards and safety regulations.
• Assist with post-game equipment breakdown, laundry, and locker room cleanup.
• Support athletic trainers and hockey operations staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Equipment Manager or Hockey Operations staff.

Requirements

• Preferred to be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program pursuing a degree in sport management, marketing, business, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extensive travel schedules when required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and organization.
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Schedule

• Duration of the 2026-27 Syracuse Crunch season.
• All Syracuse Crunch home games.
• Weekdays post-practice.
• Additional hours as needed.

Pay

This is a non-paid internship. When negotiated with each individual college, credit will be granted. There is the opportunity to earn tips from visiting teams in accordance with the 2026-27 AHL Equipment Fees ($100–$300 per weekend).