Team Operations Pride - Head Pride Equipment Manager

Orlando City/Orlando Pride•Sanford, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Equipment Manager will work closely with the Director, Team Operations & Player Affairs, in performing a variety of tasks supporting the Orlando Pride team. The Head Equipment Manager will provide dedicated day-to-day support from an equipment and team operations perspective. This position requires substantial hours of work to maintain a professional equipment operation for a professional sports team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Enthusiastic and energetic team player.
Well-organized and able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and have a sense of accountability.
Fluency in English and Spanish/Portuguese is preferred but not required.
Able to travel and work nights/weekends as needed.
The ability to attain and maintain Safesport certification.
The ability to pass a background screening.
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
The ability to lift and move up to 50lbs.
Able to work productively under pressure and be consistently proactive.
Strong knowledge and passion for the sport of soccer and NWSL is preferred.
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and all Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director of Team Operations & Player Affairs in budgeting, ordering, and inventory management of team equipment.
Collaborate with the Merchandising and Marketing teams to create an effective sharing of ideas, and communications alignment with the NWSL, and to support equipment requests as necessary.
Manage the equipment department staff, including but not limited to the Assistant Equipment Manager.
Lead the process of packing bags and the equipment van for all home and away games.
Drive the equipment van to and from the stadium, airport, and elsewhere as needed.
Lead the process of keeping track of all team bags while on away trips, ensuring all gear is transported in an organized manner.
Collaborate with the respective equipment contacts at the NWSL and with the NWSL’s equipment partner to align communications and ordering requirements.
Oversee all aspects of Team Kit Management (laundry, repairs, creation, inventory, etc.).
Oversee all aspects of Game Day and Training Equipment Preparation (locker room prep, field prep & breakdown, etc.).
Maintain locker rooms and work environment for players and coaches.
Plan and lead execution in the field setup, transition, and breakdown for both practices and matches, ensuring smooth transitions during training.
Monitor the inventory system to track all items out/returned.
Plan and implement a packing strategy for all road games.
Document and oversee all player requests, and prepare and distribute training gear, match uniforms, and additional attire for players and staff.
All other duties as assigned.