First Team Equipment Manager - Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:

First Team Equipment Manager

Location:

National Soccer Development Centre (UBC)

Terms:

Full-time, Permanent
The Whitecaps FC mission is To Unite and Inspire Our Communities.

We are looking for a new team member to join Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the position of
First Team Equipment Manager.**The
First Team Equipment Manager is responsible for managing all equipment and apparel requirements for the Whitecaps FC First Team at the National Soccer Development Centre and the inventory during match day and team travel duties.

Role Responsibilities:

Apparel and Equipment Management

Manage the ordering, distribution and inventory control of all equipment and apparel for the MLS First Team and staff
Ensure all training/match/travel kit has appropriate league patches, sponsor patches, lettering, and numbering as per club guidelines and policy
Coordinate equipment and apparel requests for team events and special projects
Ensure that all uniforms and related apparel/equipment are maintained in a clean and serviceable condition
Establish, maintain, and reconcile all team equipment (kit/field) inventories, and assist with the maintenance of all inventory records for the program

Training Facility

Ensure that all equipment is inspected daily

Training Day and Game Day Responsibilities

Ensure that all training kit, towels are laundered and inspected for wear daily.
Delivery and organization of training equipment
Transportation of medical staff equipment
Ensure all equipment meets specific league requirements
Lead the posttraining clean up: team bench area, change rooms, towels, equipment, water, ice, etc.
Be familiar with all league match day requirements and ensure that all league rules, policies, and standards are strictly adhered to
Execute the game day setup for all home games

Team Travel

Travel, as required, for away matches or competitions that may be scheduled
Complete all training and match day responsibilities

Qualifications/Experience:

Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
Experience in a High-Performance Sports Environment
Additional languages (Spanish, French, etc.) is an asset
A clean and valid BC driver's license
Must have knowledge and passion for soccer
Must be able to lift upwards of 50 lbs
Must complete a Vulnerable Sector Check and additional background screening
Must successfully complete MLS Safe Sport training
Must possess a passport and be able to freely travel internationally
Ability to work nonstandard work week, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays

Benefits:

The chance to work in a fun, nontraditional workplace that truly cares about people and communities
Firstclass facilities at the National Soccer Development Centre and downtown Vancouver
Training and support available to help develop your career
A generous extended health and dental plan
Heavily discounted game day tickets
Become involved with Vancouver's most exciting sporting environment

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.