Equipment Assistant

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage the inventory tracking and distribution of all adidas apparel and footwear to Academy players, coaches and staff.
• Assist with the maintenance and storage of all training equipment.
• Cook daily with the coaches and staff to ensure fields and equipment are ready for use.
• Prepare game uniforms for each Academy team using a heat press.
• Absorb packing of game uniforms, equipment, and weather specific apparel for away matches and tournaments.
• Travel to major tournaments to manage laundry and gear distribution on site.
• Collection, laundering, maintenance, and distribution of match jerseys between matches.
• Liaise with visiting teams in need of locker room space and/or shower usage.
• Collaborate with the rest of the Equipment staff to maximize the efficiency of the daily laundry needs.
• Absorb First and MLS Next Pro team trainings as needed.
• Special projects and assignments as business dictates.

Skills And Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required, college degree preferred
• 0-2 years of relevant experience required
• Prior experience working as an Equipment Manager for a soccer team preferred
• Prior experience working with a heat press to create game jerseys preferred but not required

Physical Demands

• Ability to work long hours and nights/weekends, including some holidays.
• Heavy lifting and carrying may be required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Some travel is required.

Work Environment

• This job entails working in both an office environment as well as outside in all elements (i.e. heat, cold, rain, snow).
• International and Domestic Travel are required as well as working nights and weekends as needed.