Sports Equipment Managers are responsible for stocking, organizing, maintaining and monitoring equipment and apparels used by a sports team. They also ensure that all equipment meets safety requirements before being utilized by players.
Personal Competencies
• You enjoy sports
• You like working in a team
• You are quick to take on new responsibilities
• You like to organize things
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Sports Management
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree, followed by a Master's in the same field
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree, followed by a certification course
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree then take up an internship in the sports industry, followed by Master's in Sports Management
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Management.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University Of Technology, Kolkata
2. Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Kolkata
3. Indian Institutes of Management, Rohtak, Haryana
4. Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
5. Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Raiasthan
6. Swarnim Gujarat Sports University, Gandhinagar
7. SNDT Womens University, Mumbai
8. Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. International Institute Of Sports & Management, Mumbai
2. George College, Kolkata
3, Ironwood Sports Management Global Academy, Mumbai
4. Syamaprasad Institute of Technology and Management, Kolkata
5. School of Management Dr. DY Patil University, Pune
6. KJ Somaiya Institute Of Management, Mumbai
7. MIT School of Management, Pune
8. ISBR Business School, Bengaluru
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 10,000 - 2,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE schemes and state schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com - This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Professional sports teams, Minor league teams, College or High school level athletics and Sports equipment companies, etc.
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own sports management company.
Work Environment: You are likely to work in the equipment room of the sports facility, such as stadium, arena, or gymnasium. Typically, you will work around 45 hours a week but you may need to work extra hours during peak season for the sport you are involved in. The job can be physically demanding, as you must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment.
Opportunities for work exist for differentjy abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Assistant Equipment Manager → Equipment Manager Administrative Assistant
OR
Assistant Equipment Manager → Equipment Manager → High-level Role in a Sports Equipment Company
Expected Income
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
The approx. salary of a Sports Equipment Manager ranges between INR 9,000 - 126,042* per month.
Deepesh Gawand is the equipment manager for Mumbai City Football club. He has done his Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Agnel Polytechnic, Vashi, Mumbai. Earlier, Gawand played football under the Navi Mumbai Sports Association.*
SPORTS EQUIPMENT MANAGER
NCS Code: NA | M013• You enjoy sports
• You like working in a team
• You are quick to take on new responsibilities
• You like to organize things
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Sports Management
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree, followed by a Master's in the same field
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree, followed by a certification course
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree then take up an internship in the sports industry, followed by Master's in Sports Management
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Management.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University Of Technology, Kolkata
2. Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Kolkata
3. Indian Institutes of Management, Rohtak, Haryana
4. Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
5. Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Raiasthan
6. Swarnim Gujarat Sports University, Gandhinagar
7. SNDT Womens University, Mumbai
8. Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. International Institute Of Sports & Management, Mumbai
2. George College, Kolkata
3, Ironwood Sports Management Global Academy, Mumbai
4. Syamaprasad Institute of Technology and Management, Kolkata
5. School of Management Dr. DY Patil University, Pune
6. KJ Somaiya Institute Of Management, Mumbai
7. MIT School of Management, Pune
8. ISBR Business School, Bengaluru
Information on institute ranking is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Ranking/2023/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 10,000 - 2,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE schemes and state schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com - This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Professional sports teams, Minor league teams, College or High school level athletics and Sports equipment companies, etc.
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own sports management company.
Work Environment: You are likely to work in the equipment room of the sports facility, such as stadium, arena, or gymnasium. Typically, you will work around 45 hours a week but you may need to work extra hours during peak season for the sport you are involved in. The job can be physically demanding, as you must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment.
Opportunities for work exist for differentjy abled in this field
Assistant Equipment Manager → Equipment Manager Administrative Assistant
OR
Assistant Equipment Manager → Equipment Manager → High-level Role in a Sports Equipment Company
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
The approx. salary of a Sports Equipment Manager ranges between INR 9,000 - 126,042* per month.
Source: https://in.talent.com/salary?job=equipment+manager
Experts from the field
Deepesh Gawand is the equipment manager for Mumbai City Football club. He has done his Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Agnel Polytechnic, Vashi, Mumbai. Earlier, Gawand played football under the Navi Mumbai Sports Association.*
Source: https://twitter.com/gawanddeepesh
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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