# Equipment manager

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{{Short description|Person in charge of equipment used by a business or organization}}
{{One source|date=December 2019}}

An '''equipment manager''' is responsible for the procurement, maintenance, repair, inventory, transportation, storage, cleaning, and disposal of equipment used by a business or organization. They ensure that appropriate equipment is available and functional for specific tasks, both on-site and off-site.

In sports, an equipment manager oversees the management of a team’s gear and supplies. In professional and collegiate sports, this is typically a full-time position involving equipment transportation, laundering, repairs, ensuring safety compliance, and [routine maintenance](/source/routine_maintenance) such as skate sharpening in ice hockey. The role supports [athlete](/source/athlete)s by maintaining the condition and readiness of their equipment.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://caiready.com/life-sciences/blog/inactive-maintenance-how-to-maintain-equipment-readiness-during-modified-or-idle-state/ |title=How to Maintain Equipment Readiness During Modified or Idle State |date=20 June 2019 }}</ref>

==Sports equipment==
:''See: [Sports equipment#Various sports](/source/Sports_equipment)''

===Association football (soccer)===
:''See: [Kit (association football)#Equipment](/source/Kit_(association_football))''
In association football, the '''kit manager or kit man''' oversees the players' equipment. According to Law 4 (Players' Equipment), the basic equipment required for all players consists of five items: a shirt (also known as a jersey), shorts, socks (also known as stockings), footwear, and shin pads.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Will Bennett |date=2010 |title=Replica Football Kits |url=https://replicafootballkits.com/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628211134/https://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/generic/81/42/36/lawsofthegame_2010_11_e.pdf |archive-date=28 June 2021 |access-date=21 December 2014 |website=Interpretation of the laws of the game and guidelines for referees: Law 4 – The Players' Equipment |publisher=FIFA}}</ref>

===Golf===
{{see also|Turf management#Golf courses|Greenskeeper|Groundskeeping#Groundskeeping equipment}}
In [golf](/source/golf), the '''equipment manager''' oversees the fleet of equipment used on the [golf course](/source/Golf) for [turf management](/source/turf_management). This may include:
* [Power take-off](/source/Power_take-off) [Tractor](/source/Tractor)s
* [Hydraulics](/source/Hydraulics) or [Belt (mechanical)](/source/Belt_(mechanical)) driven [Rotary mower](/source/Rotary_mower)s
* Bobcats
* Reel and Bedknife mowers (Hydraulic or belt driven)
* Spray rigs
* Irrigation systems
* Fork lifts
* Front-end loaders
* Gator utility vehicles
* Chain saws
* Trimmers
* Sand Rakers
* Stump grinders
* Golf carts
* Blowers
* Greens rollers
* Pressure washers
And numerous other pieces of equipment a Golf Course or the Turf Care industry employs.

The term has also been used less frequently as a synonym with "Fleet Manager" ([fleet management](/source/fleet_management)).

===Ice hockey===
{{main|Ice hockey equipment}}
In ice hockey, the '''equipment manager''' takes care of the players and coaches equipment needs by performing the following
*Sharpening skates
*Ordering equipment
*Being prepared on the bench for in-game equipment malfunctions
*Distributing practice gear such as jerseys and socks and pants<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2016/02/5_things_a_hockey_equipment_ma.html|title=5 things a hockey equipment manager must do (video)|date=February 18, 2016|website=cleveland}}</ref>

==See also==
*[:Category:Sports equipment](/source/%3ACategory%3ASports_equipment)
*{{section link|Groundskeeping|Groundskeeping equipment}}
*[Athletic Equipment Managers Association](/source/Athletic_Equipment_Managers_Association)
*[Outline of management](/source/Outline_of_management)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [http://equipmentmanagers.org/ Athletic Equipment Managers Association]

Category:Sports occupations and roles
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