Equipment Manager

Ball Arena•Quinte West, ON

1d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Manager oversees all aspects of team equipment operations, ensuring players, coaches, and technical staff are fully supported for training, travel, and matchday performance. This role is critical to maintaining operational efficiency, league compliance, and player readiness across MLS, MLS Next Pro and MLS Next season and competitions.

Requirements

BS/BA degree in field or related field
High School or GED
5+ years’ experience in field
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards.
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to adhere to physical demands of training sessions
Understanding of inventory and stocking
Ability to work with deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software, specifically Word and Excel
Ability to handle and satisfy professional demands and personalities
Knowledge of MLS, or other leagues in the United States
Ability to handle discreet or sensitive information in a professional manner

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese
Background in soccer preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Manage the ordering, inventorying, storing, distribution and heat pressing of all match, training and auxiliary gear for the Colorado Rapids first team
Coordinate and execute daily equipment needs and training logistics
Oversee all home and away matchday equipment set-up and execution for pre-season, regular and post-season
Advance party for both away training sessions and matchday
Liaise with Turf Management team regarding field maintenance and daily watering schedules for training sessions
Communicate with Adidas and the MLS league office, as well as other third-party vendors, regarding equipment, gear and uniform initiatives on a weekly basis.
Manage the club’s inventory management system
Liaise with internal and external parties to ensure proper laundry machine maintenance and necessary chemical ordering
Act as club equipment representative, working with commercial and sporting departments on club and league initiatives
Work with commercial departments as needed to execute Supporter’s Sale
Direct Supervisor to Equipment Coordinator I, Equipment Coordinator II, Rapids 2 Equipment Manager and Academy Equipment Manager