Summer Football Student Manager (WS-ST1)

St. Olaf College • Northfield, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Football Equipment Manager is a key member of the St. Olaf Football support staff, responsible for helping manage, organize, maintain, and distribute all equipment and gear needed for practices, games, and team operations. This position includes daily setup and teardown of the practice field, managing equipment for players and coaches, assisting with game day preparation, maintaining inventory, and ensuring all issued items are cared for and returned at the appropriate times. Equipment Managers play a critical role in making practices and games run smoothly, safely, and efficiently. You will be fully trained in equipment care, helmet fitting and repair, proper organization systems, and how to set up/tear down practice fields and game day environments. Additional duties may arise throughout the season based on team needs, and flexibility is essential. This role requires responsibility, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and pride in supporting a college football program at a high level.

Requirements

• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Practice Field Setup & Teardown: Set up the practice field each day: Cones, bags, shields, goal-post pads, Practice clock, Any position-specific equipment or coaching tools. Return all equipment to the equipment shed after practice. Maintain a clean and organized practice setup area.
• Equipment Management: Manage and maintain all football equipment, including: Helmets and helmet parts, Shoulder pads, Practice gear, Game uniforms, Towels and loops, Kicking nets, ladders, footballs, and other field equipment. Ensure all footballs are properly inflated. Track footballs checked out for warmups or games and ensure all are returned.
• Locker Room & Player Gear Responsibilities: Place shorts, shirts, socks, and assigned gear into lockers before preseason practices. Ensure gear is organized and distributed to the correct players. Prior to each game, place complete game uniforms in every player’s locker. Assist with laundry return and folding of issued items.
• Game Day Responsibilities: Assist with full setup and teardown of the field and sideline equipment. Ensure kicking nets, ball bags, communication equipment, and field gear are prepared. Help manage equipment during the game as needed (e.g., replacing helmet parts, locating missing gear, assisting coaches).
• Helmet Care & Repair: Learn how to fit, adjust, and repair helmets using proper tools and guidelines. Replace chin straps, snaps, padding, and other components when needed. Report major damage immediately to the coaching or equipment staff.
• End-of-Season Responsibilities: Collect and organize all equipment issued to players. Fold, store, and return uniforms and practice gear to the equipment cage. Assist with inventory, labeling, and storage of equipment for the offseason.
• General Expectations: Arrive on time and complete all tasks for practices and games. Stay until all equipment is returned and put away properly. Treat all equipment with care and professionalism—these items are expensive and essential to player safety. Be flexible and willing to take on additional tasks as needed to support the team. Maintain team confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed