Equipment Manager

USL Spokane - Zephyr FC - Entry Level

Spokane · WA

Player Operations: Equipment Manager

month ago

Job posting date: March 1, 2024
Job start date: June 1, 2024

This is your opportunity to be part of USL Spokane as the Equipment Manager. This position will work specifically with the Spokane Zephyr FC, a USL Super League team. Spokane WA is a community consistently listed as one of the best cities to live in America and is passionate about local and national sports. The Equipment Manager will be an integral part of overseeing, maintaining, and managing the Spokane Zephyr FC equipment, gear, and apparel. Serving as the teams main point of contact while the team is on the road is a key function of this role. USL Spokane fosters a culture of creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to staff and community engagement and we are looking for someone to help drive forward our mission:

To establish the world’s preeminent professional soccer club, dedicated to championing our community, athletes, and fans.

A successful Equipment Manager must be able to pivot and maintain composure in stressful situations. Additionally, this position must have the ability to provide a positive presence when interacting with players and staff. All positions at USL Spokane require an entrepreneurial spirit to identify new solutions, a can-do attitude with a goal of always finding a way to success, and the ability to thrive in an environment of ambiguity and change. As individual employees, members of a team, and part of the entire USL Spokane ecosystem, a passion for solving complex problems and contributing to the overall success of all operations is key. Every single employee must contribute fully to their own position and more broadly to all areas of business as needed to support the mission and drive forward success on and off the field.

A successful candidate has the ability to solve problems creatively in real time with constricted resources and the ability to adapt quickly. Additionally, the Equipment Manager must have a high degree of personal initiative and be proactive.

General job duties include, but are not limited to:

· Manages the procurement and related activities of Capelli apparel, equipment, and footwear while maintaining inventory.

· Maintains all equipment and gear related to the technical department to include, but not limited to, training, match, travel, and performance equipment, and other items.

· Manages all players receipt of team equipment, gear, and apparel and ensures that players have the required gear to participate in the team training and game environment.

· Works individually with each player to ensure proper fulfillment of their equipment needs.

· Identifies when certain equipment and gear may be required for individual players to better assist them in maintaining successful performance and maintaining high level safety standards.

· Ensure all team equipment is ready to be used each day before training and that it is properly maintained and stored following use.

· Responsible for ensuring all team equipment and gear is properly packed and available for team travel.

· Responsible for setting the game day locker room and ensuring that the locker provided during travel is properly set for player and team use.

· Facilitates training location setup and breakdown to ensure appropriate training environment as set by technical staff.

· Provides weekly reports to the Senior Director of Soccer Operations, and when necessary to the Spokane Zephyr FC Head Coach, on the status of all team equipment and gear.

· Maintains and oversees the equipment and gear budget, proactively identifies budgetary issues, and reports to the VP Soccer Operations on the budget.

· Proactively identifies when there is the need to purchase new equipment or gear prior to there being a shortage or unavailability of that necessary item.

· Identifies when there is an unsafe piece of equipment or gear that does not meet standards and immediately removes it from circulation.

· Conducts heat press numbers, logo’s, letters, while focusing on proper heat placement and appearance for all apparel equipment.

· Serves as the team’s main point of contact while team is on the road. These duties included, but are not limited to:

· Manages away game itineraries developed by Manager, Team Operations.

· Manages team flight manifest while team is traveling while working with Manager, Team Operations, and travel consultants.

· Manages team hotel check in process, meeting rooms, team meals while working with Manager, Team Operations, and travel consultants.

· Manages team bus transportation while on road while working with Manager, Team Operations, and travel consultants.

· In all work performed in this role, the Equipment Manager must be able to pivot and maintain composure in stressful situations.

This position involves heavy domestic travel, potential international travel, and regular work on the weekends, evenings, and some holidays. To be successful in this role, the Equipment Manager must be able to fully commit to the travel and local schedule.

Minimum Qualifications Include:

· Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in sports management, sports administration, or other similar areas of academic accomplishment preferred.

· Minimum of 2 years in a team operations or equipment management role or with an equivalent background in soccer to quickly learn and adapt to the needs of the position.

· A combination or accumulation of applicable work-related experience and/or education may be recognized as sufficiently meeting the requirements based upon educational programs and specific experience.

· Ability to pass SafeSport Training.

· Possess and maintain a current and valid driver’s license and maintain legally required insurance.

· Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

USL Spokane values the whole individual and recognizes a wide range of qualifications, experience, and education can contribute to an individual’s success in a role. A combination of qualifications will be considered.

Compensation and Benefits:

· Exempt position with a range of $68,000 - $72,000 annually.

· Eligible for annual discretionary bonus.

· Unlimited vacation policy and 10 days of sick leave per calendar year.

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided with a 75% employer contribution for employee premiums.

· 50% employer contribution for dependent/spouse medical, dental, and vision.

· Employer paid employee life insurance and AD&D.

USL Spokane is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. USL Spokane provides a work environment for employees that is free from unlawful discrimination. All employment-related decisions including hiring are made without consideration of an employee’s race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, marital status, genetic information, use of a trained service animal or dog guide, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by local state or federal law.

For any questions or support needed in the application process please email

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Job Questions:

Are you at least 18 years of age? If no, additional documentation and training may be applicable.
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Are you willing to relocate to Spokane, WA (if applicable)?
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Date you are available to start work.
How were you referred to USL Spokane?
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