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Lake Forest

Tackle Football Coach

Lake Forest, IL · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Maintain and inventory team equipment, ensuring proper care and reporting any maintenance or replacement needs. Qualifications Previous coaching experience in tackle football, especially with youth ...

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How much do football equipment jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for football equipment in the United States is $18.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.22 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by football equipment managers, and how can they prepare for them?

Football Equipment Managers often face the challenge of maintaining and inventorying large quantities of gear, ensuring all equipment meets safety standards, and managing last-minute requests or repairs during practices and games. They must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently under pressure, especially on game days. Building strong relationships with coaching staff and players, staying current on equipment technology, and developing solid systems for tracking equipment can help overcome these challenges and ensure smooth operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a football equipment manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Football Equipment Manager, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of sports equipment standards, often supported by a background in sports management or related experience. Familiarity with inventory management systems, laundry equipment, and safety protocols is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills help you coordinate with coaches, players, and vendors efficiently. These skills ensure the team is well-equipped, safe, and prepared, directly impacting performance and operations.

What is football equipment?

Football equipment refers to the gear and items used by players to safely and effectively play football. This includes essential items such as helmets, shoulder pads, jerseys, pants with padding, cleats, mouthguards, and gloves. Additional equipment can include practice gear, training aids, and protective accessories. Proper equipment helps prevent injuries and ensures players meet the required safety standards set by leagues and organizations. Each piece of equipment has a specific purpose, from protection to performance enhancement.

How do you become a football equipment specialist for a sports team?

To become a football equipment specialist, individuals typically need experience in sports equipment management, knowledge of football gear, and familiarity with safety standards. Relevant skills include organization, attention to detail, and proficiency with inventory and maintenance. Certifications in sports safety or equipment management can enhance prospects, and experience working with athletic teams is often preferred.

What is the difference between Football Equipment vs Football Coach?

AspectFootball EquipmentFootball Coach
Required CredentialsNone or basic safety certificationsCoaching certifications, experience
Work EnvironmentSports stores, manufacturing facilities, stadiumsTraining grounds, stadiums, schools
Industry UsageProduct development, sales, safetyTeam management, strategy, training
Common Search IntentBuying, specifications, safety standardsTraining methods, team management

Football Equipment focuses on the manufacturing, safety, and sales of gear used in football, while a Football Coach is responsible for training players, developing strategies, and managing teams. Both roles are integral to the sport but serve different functions within the industry.

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Infographic showing various Football Equipment job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 45% Full Time, 49% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $39,021 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

Lead Product Line Manager, Global Football Accessories & Equipment

Nike

Beaverton, OR • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Nike rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 274 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
You will be joining our Global Football Accessories offense as part of the wider Accessories Product Management team, working with key partners across Design, Development, Merchandising, Sourcing/Costing, Demand Planning, and Operations. You will also connect frequently with the wider Nike Global Football team's Apparel, Footwear, Sales, Marketing, Sports Marketing, and Geo partners. You will report to the Product Director of Global Football Equipment and collaborate with the Sport offense teams - entrepreneurial individuals who think creatively, adapt quickly, and embody the irreverent mindset that defines Nike to bring the athlete* uniform to life.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an experienced Lead Product Line Manager with exceptional attention to detail, the ability to solve complex problems in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, and hopefully a keen interest in Global Football (Soccer). You will bring a proven track record of delivering year-over-year business results, strong organizational skills, and the capacity to manage high workloads. You will help create the Product Strategy and then guide cross-functional partners across Merchandising, Design, Development, and global teams through the full accessories creation process. Being curious is a must as you'll take athlete*/consumer insights and translate them into compelling seasonal product strategies and briefs, drive accountability to key milestones, and bring market-leading products to life that meet financial, quality, and innovation goals. Above all, you should be a resourceful, adaptable teammate with a passion for serving athletes* and building strong partnerships across the Nike Global Football family.
  • Drives the product vision across the full value chain, from concept to market.
  • Confident storyteller that clearly communicates vision and strategy to key stakeholders.
  • Serves as a collaborative teammate and mentor, fostering excellence within the team.
  • Identifies problems and opportunities from consumer insights as well as process and operations, proactively offering solutions to drive business forward.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to innovate across product, process and tools.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
  • A minimum of 6 years experience in product creation, merchandising, and brand marketing
  • Optimism. Dedication to bring hopefulness and confidence about the future.
  • Curiosity. Possess a strong desire to learn about new consumers, ideas, and opportunities.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
In Global Football, we like to say, "There is no Football without the Ball." It is integral to the game if not the most important element. As a part of the Global Accessories product creation team, you'll be responsible for commercializing the product portfolio that connects into Global Football (soccer) inclusive of balls, shin guards, goalkeeper gloves, bags, socks, and headwear. This role involves leading and owning all aspects of the product creation process, ensuring profitability while delivering innovative solutions to meet athlete* needs. The candidate will work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and drive the offense. They will collaborate with merchandising, design, development, and sourcing from line planning through final product approval. They will research products, athletes*, and the marketplace, manage product creation workflow and data, maintain product tools, and effectively collaborate across functional partners. The candidate will deliver on key dates and hold themselves accountable to be a great teammate.
  • Be the voice of our athlete*, keeping a pulse on their needs and relevant trends with an emphasis on Global Football (soccer) through the lens of Accessories.
  • Create impactful presentations to hand over our line to Merchandising at both the Global and Geo levels, as well as to key accounts and sales teams.
  • Help complete the uniform of the athlete* while also being responsible for growing the business.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires drive, passion, creativity, and curiosity.
  • Solve athlete* problems while helping shape the strategic conditions for our team to thrive.
  • Drive brand distinction with epic innovations that make athletes* better.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

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