Equipment Manager

Job Title: Equipment Manager

Department: Football Operations

Reports to: Director of Team Operations & Player Experience

Work Location: Denver, CO

Employee Type: Full-time

Pay Type: Salaried

FLSA: Exempt

Supervisor Position: Yes

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CLIMB WITH US. Denver Summit FC is Colorado’s professional women’s soccer club, proudly holding the distinction of being the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) 16th franchise. Our unwavering mission is to cultivate the preeminent professional soccer club globally, achieved through deep and meaningful engagement with Denver’s dynamic and multifaceted communities. The Denver Summit FC team, set to begin play in the 2026 season, is comprised of a robust and dedicated ownership group led by Rob Cohen, alongside a collective of impassioned local and national investors. This blend of local roots and broad support underscores our dedication to both Colorado and the wider soccer community.

Nature Of Work

As Equipment Manager for the Denver Summit FC, you are responsible for daily equipment/gear set-up and breakdown of training, game, and locker room for both home and away. You will participate in the purchasing, storing, repair, and replacement of all team equipment as well as transportation and inventory.

Examples Of Work Performed

General / Operations:

• Daily preparation and assistance in the execution of team training sessions
• Ordering, distributing, maintaining, packing, and inventorying gear and equipment needed by the players and technical staff to execute training sessions, matches, road trips, and sponsorship/ media obligations
• Distribution of training gear into lockers before player arrival or after player departure
• Laundering game uniforms and training gear
• Daily maintenance of soccer balls to check for pressure and quality
• Assistance with field set-up and maintenance
• Organization and cleaning of equipment and locker rooms
• Transportation of gear from the locker room to the field
• Assist Team Administrator with pressing team and all-staff training gear and uniforms
• Assist Team Administrator with Nike apparel and equipment inventory
• Ability to reasonably anticipate and fulfill the soccer-related player and technical staff needs and proactively address problems
• Communicate with Team Administrator about various soccer-related needs
• Work closely with the Corporate Partnerships department for sponsor approvals, vinyl orders, and pressing for all sponsor needs/activations.
  
  

Match Day Responsibilities

• Preparation of home and away team locker rooms for home matches
• Warm-up setup and execution
• Maintain field bag and blood kit
• Work closely with players and coaches to help fulfill all soccer-related needs
  
  

Travel Responsibilities

• Pack all uniform and team equipment needed for away games and training sessions
• Coordinate with the Athletic Trainer to ensure all medical travel bags and equipment needs are met
• Ensure the safe and efficient transportation of all team bags to and from the home stadium/airport/hotel and away stadium
• Set up meeting rooms, training grounds, and locker rooms for coaches and teams during away visits
  
  

This description is a summary only and highlights the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change based on business needs. The Company reserves the right to add or remove duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Typical Office Conditions in addition to the below
• Lift 50 lbs. daily
• Must be able to stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, climb, grasp, stretch, stoop, and reach above head in conjunction with tasks for up to 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to work in a moderate to very loud environment
• Ability and willingness to work in all types of adverse weather conditions (i.e. heat, rain, cold, snow, wind)
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum

• High School or GED
• Experience with inventory management
• Experience with managing equipment for sports team
• Ability to travel, night and weekend/holiday work.
• Ability to work all home games.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire
  
  

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to speak multiple languages.
• Experience in professional soccer environment
  
  

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to maintain positive attitude and demonstrate professionalism
• Completes work accurately and on time, demonstrating strong time management and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently & within a team, communicating clearly in writing and verbally.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing environments
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours such as evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the team’s schedule
• Ability to travel extensively
• Flexible, reliable, and hands-on — willing to pitch in wherever needed in a start-up team environment.
• Possesses a strong passion and understanding of soccer, with a commitment to advancing the professionalization of women’s sports.
• Ability to pass NWSL background check
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire
  
  

Compensation

• Base salary range $60,000-$80,000 per annum
• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus
  
  

Benefits Include

• 15 Paid Company Holidays
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Denver Summit FC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.