Job Description

TITLE: Head Equipment Manager, NWSL
DEPARTMENT: Team Operations
REPORTS TO: Director, Team Operations & Player Affairs
FLSA: Full Time; Exempt

WHAT SETS YOU APART
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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
QUALIFICATIONS

It’s never just a job at Orlando Pride. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe soccer and entertainment. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it. To join our team, you will also possess these qualifications, licenses, and certifications:

• 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.

About Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride:

In November 2013, Orlando City Soccer Club was awarded a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, becoming the league’s 21st franchise. The team began play in March 2015, with 62,510 fans packing the then-Orlando Citrus Bowl for the Club’s MLS debut.

The Lions have reached the postseason in five-consecutive seasons (2020-24), qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup (formerly Concacaf Champions League) in both 2023 and 2024, and reached their first final in 2020 during the MLS is Back Tournament. In 2022, Orlando City won its first championship of its MLS era, lifting the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy, which also marked the first championship by any professional team in the City Beautiful. Prior to its time in MLS, Orlando City boasted a decorated history in the United Soccer League, winning the league’s championship in both the 2011 and 2013 seasons.

In October 2015, the Orlando Pride was announced as the 10th team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), bringing professional women’s soccer to the state of Florida for the first time. The team began play in April 2016, setting a then-league single-game attendance record in its first-ever home game, with 23,403 fans witnessing the Club’s first win.

The Pride feature a star-studded roster of domestic and international talent and, in 2024, brought the first professional major league title to the city of Orlando, with the Club winning the NWSL Championship. The season saw the Pride complete the double, winning both the Championship and the NWSL Shield as the best team in the regular season, capping off a historic campaign that set numerous league records. Former Orlando City defender Seb Hines serves as the team’s head coach, not only the first Black head coach in the league, but also the first to win both the Championship and the NWSL Shield, and the 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year.

In 2017, both teams moved into its privately-owned, soccer-specific venue – Inter&Co Stadium – located in the heart of downtown Orlando.

In July 2021, the Club – which includes Orlando City SC, the Orlando Pride, Orlando City B (MLS NEXT Pro) and Inter&Co Stadium – was purchased by the Wilf Family, who also own the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.
For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Orlando City and Orlando Pride will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application or interview process and perform critical job functions. Please contact the People and Culture department at Peopleandculture@orlandocitysc.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.