What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Manager Assistant position at San Jose Earthquakes?
About the San Jose Earthquakes:
The San Jose Earthquakes have a mission to establish our home as the epicenter of American soccer by uniting Northern California with big dreams, big hustle, and big impact. We are seeking an Assistant, Equipment Manager for the First Team.
About the Position:
The San Jose Earthquakes are seeking a proactive and versatile individual to join our team as an Assistant, Equipment Manager. As an Assistant, Equipment Manager, you will play a crucial role in creating a successful practice and match environment for the players and coaches. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and contributing to the overall success of the team.
Who You Are:
We are looking for people that want to hustle big.
- Hustle: Having the desire to authentically connect people, willing to always show up for our fans, and having an innate pride in their work.
- Big: Devoted to quality in all aspects of the job, not afraid to swing big, and own the result.
Successful Candidates:
A successful candidate for the Assistant, Equipment Manager position is an enthusiastic hard worker with an eye for detail and organization. They should also possess excellent communication skills, enabling them to collaborate effectively with diverse locker room environment.
Job Competencies include:
- Organization
- Detail Oriented
- Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Awareness
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Learning Agility
- Professionalism
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and track the issuance of all equipment given to first team coaches, technical staff and players.
- Daily maintenance of equipment including laundering and general upkeep of equipment.
- Execute the preparation of facilities pre- and post-training.
- Assist in equipment duties with the Earthquakes 2nd team when necessary.
- Other duties as determined by the Soccer Operations Department.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (recommended)
- Valid driver’s license
- 1-3 year experience in equipment management – preferably in soccer
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with others
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at once, particularly tasks that are time sensitive
- Fluency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PPT
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
This position is open only to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility documentation will be required at the time of hire.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.