Founded in 2021, Equip Club SA have had one mission in mind: providing people with the opportunity to rent premium sports equipment. Any sport, anytime, anywhere.
With fully autonomous stations for Stand-Up Paddle or Multisport, Equip aims at connecting sports and communities in three easy steps: simply reserve, grab and go!
Based in Rolle, Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Leman and at the foot of the Alps, Equip is expanding its network of self-service sports stations (HUBs) in public parks across Europe and North America - with over one million sessions logged and more than 450 active stations across 11+ cities.
Position Overview:
The Field Operations intern will directly support the Head of Operations in three key areas: deploying new HUBs, managing SUP stations in the field and in Lausanne, and overseeing external maintenance partners.
Duration : 3 to 6 months
Start date : ASAP
Tasks 1. Deployment & Mapping:
Digital Mapping - identify potential parks, sports areas, and public spaces using Equip Scout
Location Analysis - assess each site for visibility, accessibility, and community activity
Mapping Validation - collaborate with the Sales team to build the Physical Mapping Deck and secure city approvals
Field Pinning - place location pins on-site and follow up on approval workflows
2. Maintenance & Field Operations:
Equipment management - replace or repair defective parts; swap batteries and log replacements in the internal system
Bi-weekly Lausanne visits - trial new station configurations in Lausanne and ensure continuity until a local partner is established
Monthly SUP outing - lake tour as part of regular field operations
SOP drafting - document key procedures including solar retrofit, battery installation, electrical enclosure replacement, and rollout processes
Online station monitoring - daily remote checks to verify station status, availability, and platform display
Issue escalation - identify and flag recurring technical or operational problems
3. Partner Management & External Relations:
Q3 partner check-ins and Padel club outreach - organize and conduct meetings with all active partners and share relevant product updates
Partner performance analysis - evaluate collaborations and provide scale-up or exit recommendations
Order & Inventory management - handle partner orders and maintain accurate stock and equipment records
Operational reporting - generate regular reports on partner and network performance
4. Administrative & Back-Office Support:
Administrative support - assist the Field Operations team with logistics and coordination tasks
Invoice & expense tracking - manage supplier invoices, verify maintenance costs, and maintain expense records
Documentation - keep inventory, knowledge base, and reports up to date
Process improvement - contribute to operational efficiency and reporting accuracy
Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business, Sports Management, or a related field
Valid driver’s license to travel for operational needs, this may be within Switzerland or our neighboring countries
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both in the field and in the office
Team player and able to collaborate interdepartmentally to ensure seamless operations and logistics
Proficient with digital tools (Notion, Claude, Slack, Google Maps, mobile apps)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with outdoor sports products and passion for the industry
Fluent English and French
#J-18808-Ljbffr