What are the responsibilities and job description for the FCC2 Equipment Associate position at FC Cincinnati?
Job Title: FCC2 Equipment Associate
Reports to: FCC2 Equipment Coordinator
Department: Equipment FCC2
Position Summary:
The FCC2 Equipment Associate will work alongside our FCC2 Equipment Coordinator to assist the equipment needs of our FCC2 team at FC Cincinnati. This position will be based out of the Mercy Health Training Center in Milford, Ohio. Interns can expect to learn what it takes to work in equipment at the professional level on a daily basis. This internship requires working an average of 20 hours per week. The candidate for this role must be able to work 8:30am-3pm, Monday, Wednesday, & Fridays. Additionally, this candidate must be flexible to work around the FCC2 home game schedule. This is an hourly paid internship and college credit is also available if needed.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist with upkeep of the FCC2 home team locker room at MHTC and NKU
- Confirm the players’ locker room is set up to MLS standards
- Assist coaching staff with set-up and breakdown before and after all training sessions
- Help pack for upcoming road trips, in addition to assisting with equipment drop off and pick up from road games
- Aid the Equipment team unpack from road trips to ensure things are prepared for the next training session or game
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with FCC2 players and staff
- Prepare the home team locker room on game days and assist on upkeep ensuring a professional appearance
- Ensure players and staff are properly outfitted and supplied with appropriate and functioning equipment
- Collect player kits post training, games, and brings them to the designated area to be washed and dried
- Organize and track all team apparel and equipment
- Assist in all areas of soccer operations as required
- Help with home games (locker room set up, tear down)
- Assist with Gameday prep
- Other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring:
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on an as-needed basis as well as for all match days during internship
- Ability to work under pressure for long hours
- Ability to lift 40lbs / Labor intensive
- Superb organizational skills
- Represent FC Cincinnati’s family-friendly brand in all capacities while representing the club
What You’ll Need :
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program, preferably in Business or Sport Management
Why You'll Love FCC:
- FCC welcome gifts
- Resume and profile reviews
- Tour of TQL Stadium and MHTC
- Community volunteer opportunities
- Discount off team store merchandise
- Job shadow opportunities
- Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities
About FCC
Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community. FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home.”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.
Learn More!
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FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.