First Team Equipment Associate

Fussball Club Cincinnati LLC (“FC Cincinnati”)•Cincinnati, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The First Team Equipment Associate is a part-time role working alongside FC Cincinnati’s full-time First Team Equipment staff. The associate will learn the daily work involved in professional-level equipment operations. The role is scheduled for 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility required around the Second Team’s schedule. The position is allotted for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, which runs from February through April. Continued employment during the 2027–2028 season may be possible based on organizational needs and individual performance.

Requirements

Demonstrate strong verbal and interpersonal skills and communicate effectively with FC Cincinnati players and staff.
Ability to work under pressure for long hours.
Display superb organizational skills.
Represent FC Cincinnati’s family-friendly brand in all capacities.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, including all match days.
Ability to work 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday through Friday, and flexibility around the Second Team’s schedule.

Responsibilities

Assist with upkeep of the FC Cincinnati home team locker room at Mercy Health Training Center and TQL Stadium.
Confirm the players’ locker room is set up to MLS standards.
Assist coaching staff with setup and breakdown before and after training sessions.
Help pack for road trips and assist with equipment drop-off and pickup from road games.
Help the Equipment team unpack after road trips and prepare for the next training session or game.
Prepare the home team locker room on game days and maintain a professional appearance.
Ensure players and staff are properly outfitted and supplied with appropriate, functioning equipment.
Organize and track team apparel and equipment.
Collect player kits after training sessions and games and bring them to the designated area for washing and drying.
Assist in soccer operations as required.
Assist with Academy training sessions as needed.
Help with home games at TQL Stadium, including locker room setup and teardown.
Assist with game-day preparation and other daily operations tasks.