Equipment Manager in Fort Wayne, Indiana at Fort Wayne Football Club

Position Summary

Fort Wayne FC is seeking a highly organized and experienced Equipment Manager to oversee all equipment operations for the club’s first team competing in USL League One. This full-time position is responsible for managing team apparel, training gear, matchday equipment, inventory, and logistics to ensure players, coaches, and staff have the resources necessary for daily operations and competition.

The Equipment Manager plays an essential role in supporting the overall success of the team by maintaining equipment standards, coordinating logistics, and ensuring all equipment needs are met efficiently and effectively. This role requires flexibility and a willingness to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and matchdays. Additionally, the Equipment Manager will play an important role in representing and upholding Fort Wayne FC’s culture, standards, and values.

Essential Responsibilities

• Organize, distribute, manage, and maintain all training and matchday equipment, apparel, and training gear.
• Manage inventory and maintain updated records of team equipment, supplies, and apparel.
• Assist with receiving and ordering all team apparel, equipment, and other items needed for daily use.
• Prepare and set up equipment and apparel required for daily training sessions and matchdays.
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained, cleaned, organized, and ready for daily use.
• Ensure all team equipment and gear are appropriately packed and available for team travel.
• Manage player and staff apparel sizing, distribution, collection, and replacement as needed.
• Operate a heat press for required training gear and matchday kits.
• Oversee all laundry operations, including daily training gear, match kits, towels, and staff apparel.
• Work closely with the team administrator, performance staff, and coaching staff.
• Maintain a positive mindset and provide a positive presence when interacting with players and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to work successfully in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks at once, with frequent changes and interruptions.
• Able to perform physical labor related to the management of team equipment and gear.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment and work ethic to achieve the highest standards.
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and good judgment in all interactions with coworkers, customers, vendors, and others.
• Maintains a great attitude.
• Able to effectively communicate and articulate needs.
• Must be self-motivated and have a strong sense of accountability.
• Knowledge of and passion for soccer is preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Experience and Training

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in equipment management, soccer operations, or a similar role is preferred.
• Experience working in a professional or collegiate soccer environment is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel with the team as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to attend training sessions, matches, meetings, and club events.
• Ability to travel domestically, as required.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a professional soccer environment, including team facilities, training grounds, locker rooms, and stadiums.
• Must be comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Work schedule may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and matchdays as required.
• Position requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, and moving equipment and supplies.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with changing priorities.
• Travel may be required for away matches and other team-related activities.

Job Dimensions

• Reports directly to the Head Coach and Sporting Director.
• Works closely with players, coaching staff, performance staff, and team administrator to support daily team operations and equipment needs.
• Coordinates the organization, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of all team equipment, apparel, and supplies.
• Exercises independent judgment in managing equipment needs, inventory, ordering, and matchday and travel preparation.
• Maintains confidentiality of all Club, player, and team-related information.

Fort Wayne Football Club reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any manner the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At Will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. While we thank all candidates for your interest in our company, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Fort Wayne Football Club is an equal opportunity employer.