Equipment Coordinator - MLS Next Pro

SUMMARY:  This role requires a highly motivated individual capable of managing the clubs daily equipment duties.  The incumbent will work very closely with the Soccer Operations department, players and coaches and other various team staff in their daily activities. This position entails a great deal of organization and attentiveness to detail considering the vast scope of the position along with strong communication and time management skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate with Second team staff to maximize the Adidas Schedule C ordering process.
2. Inventory and store all equipment (Adidas inventory, field equipment, etc.).
3. Distribute apparel and equipment to players and staff.
4. Responsible for the correct numeration, branding and logos on all training and game apparel.
5. Launder training apparel for players and staff and set up the daily locker room for team training usage.
6. Launder and hang staff gear in the appropriate locker rooms.
7. Pack any/all apparel and equipment necessary for road games.
8. Travel on all road trips to set up game locker rooms, launder training/game apparel when necessary, and provide support to coaching/athletic training staff.
9. Maintain all field equipment and repair/replace as necessary.
10. Assist team coaching staff/athletic training staff with daily training logistics, including placement of goals, field equipment, hydration medical equipment, etc.
11. Work with the First Team and Academy Equipment Managers to minimize overlap of inventory.
12. Special projects and assignments as business dictates.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, College degree preferred
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in professional or collegiate equipment room
• Must be well organized and able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented and have a sense of accountability
• Must be able to travel and work nights/weekends as needed
• Knowledge and passion of the sport of soccer is preferred
• The successful candidate would be personable, dependable, trustworthy and possess strong interpersonal skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or feel.
• The employee frequently is required to stand.
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.
• Will work in all types of weather, including extreme heat and cold.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• SafeSport

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.