Manager of Equipment and Gear Operations, Pro

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Manager of Equipment and Gear Operations, Pro

Title: Manager of Pro Equipment and Gear Operations
Department: Pro Volleyball Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Flexible; travel as needed
Direct Reports: None

About LOVB: League One Volleyball:
League One Volleyball (LOVB) is reimagining women's sports. Launched in 2019, our company is a mission-led sports performance, training and media enterprise that will change the game of volleyball in the USA and empower new generations of female athletes.It is a groundbreaking time for volleyball in the US with our historic triple Olympic Gold medals in Women's Indoor, Beach and Sitting Volleyball. Volleyball is already the #1 most played girls'  youth sport. There are 38M current and former players today. Of major sports, it's the only one that is women-first (~90% of players are female). But the volleyball market has been almost entirely missed by traditional sports investors, brands, and media.

LOVB is capturing this opportunity by creating a strong club business, and from that built-in audience and fandom, is creating the best Pro League in the world and a digital ecosystem that will  connect all aspects of LOVB. This community-up approach will drive participation and fandom, while enabling greater empowerment for girls and young women living this amazing sport. In  this role, you will join a mission-driven, roll-up-your-sleeves team of innovators and builders who have come together to change the paradigm of professional volleyball and women’s sports.

Job Summary

The Manager of Pro Equipment and Gear Operations will work closely with the Head of Volleyball Operations and the team Directors of Volleyball Operations in performing a variety of tasks to support each individual LOVB team. This position will provide dedicated day-to-day support from an equipment and gear perspective, ensuring teams are properly outfitted and operationally supported across the season.

This role is responsible for leading the planning, procurement, inventory management, distribution, and tracking of team gear and equipment across all teams. The Manager will help establish consistent systems, vendor relationships, and operating procedures to support player and staff needs, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with relevant safety and equipment protocols.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Equipment & Inventory Management
  • Assist the Head of Pro Volleyball Operations in budgeting, ordering, and inventory management of team training equipment and facility-related equipment needs across all teams.
  • Lead all aspects of team gear and equipment operations across all teams, including size collection, procurement, inventory entry and management, order tracking, and status updates.
  • Implement and manage an equipment tracking system to record all items issued and returned across all teams.
  • Assist Directors of Volleyball Operations with surplus inventory management and packing strategies for home and away competitions.
• Gear Distribution & Player/Staff Support
  • Lead the documentation of all player and staff size requests and prepare for the distribution of uniforms, footwear, additional attire, and partner activation items for players and staff.
  • Serve as the primary point of coordination for team gear readiness and fulfillment throughout the season.
  • Gather and synthesize feedback from staff and players, in partnership with Directors of Volleyball Operations, regarding fit, material, performance, and future ordering needs.
• Vendor Management & Operational Support
  • Develop processes and secure local vendors in each city for screen printing needs.
  • Secure and manage local vendors for team laundry needs in each city.
  • Support sponsor activations and gifting across tentpole events and at practice facilities throughout the season.
• Policy, Procedure & Compliance
  • Establish policies and procedures related to OSHA compliance across all teams, with a focus on laundry protocols and gear/equipment biohazard procedures.
  • Help standardize equipment and gear practices across teams to improve consistency, safety, and operational effectiveness.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and operational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across teams and locations.
• Experience with budgeting, ordering, inventory management, and distribution processes.
• Ability to build and manage vendor relationships across multiple markets.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and tracking systems.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with league and team operations staff.
• Ability to identify process improvements and implement scalable operational systems.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with evolving priorities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant  professional sports team/league or collegiate experience.|
• Experience in equipment operations, team operations, athletic operations, or a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple teams, locations, or departments is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with equipment inventory systems preferred, including Teamworks equipment inventory tools or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of Teamworks is preferred, including experience communicating with players and staff, building forms, downloading data, and updating profiles beyond equipment inventory functions.
• Certification from the Athletic Equipment Managers Association preferred.
• OSHA familiarity preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Proactive and solutions-focused.
• Collaborative and service-oriented.
• Adaptable and dependable in a dynamic environment.
• Able to balance day-to-day execution with longer-term process improvement.

About LOVB Pro

League One Volleyball (LOVB, pronounced “love”) is a first-of-its-kind professional sports platform re-imagining the future of volleyball in the United States. LOVB is one holistic ecosystem — from youth  to pro to life — built to support athletes at every stage of their journey while strengthening communities and elevating the sport nationally.

LOVB Pro brings the world’s best players home to compete in front of passionate, local fan bases, while remaining deeply connected to the grassroots club network that fuels long-term athlete development, fandom, and sustainability.

Why This Role Matters

LOVB Pro is continuing to build the operational foundation required to support a modern professional league. The Manager of Pro Equipment and Gear Operations plays an important role in ensuring every team has the gear, equipment, vendor support, and operating procedures needed to perform at a high level. This role helps create consistency across markets, enhances the player and staff experience, and supports the league’s ability to operate efficiently as it grows.