Equipment Coordinator

Reporting to the Manager of Equipment Operations

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Training Day Responsibilities 

• Working with other equipment staff to organize and prepare player lockers with the equipment before training.


• Helps coaching staff deliver equipment to the field before the start of training.


• Collects and inventory all training equipment daily.


• Washes all training kits immediately following training.


• Responsible for the organization and appearance of the equipment room, locker room, and common area.

Match Day Responsibilities 

• Sets up the team dressing room before each match.


• Facilitates referee equipment requests.


• Assist with accommodating visiting team equipment requests as the home team.


• Prepares and transports all the field equipment to the field before the warm-up.


• Organizes and cleans up the team bench and locker room areas, towels, equipment, water and the fourth official’s table. 


• Wash game and warm-up kit


• Return boots to training facility after home/road games

Team Travel 

• Some travel may be required with the team for away matches (pre-season, regular season, playoffs, post-season).


• Airport pick up and drop off of team bags and equipment.
  
  

Apparel & Equipment Management 

• Works with other equipment staff to manage, organize and inventory warehouse for multiple teams.


• Organizes ordering process for toiletries, laundry, and locker room supplies. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferably experience in a Professional Sports Environment.


• Must have knowledge and passion for soccer. 

SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to handle and lift average-weight objects up to 35 pounds.


• Ability to stand and/or walk for more than 4 hours per day.


• Ability to work long, irregular hours and weekends as dictated by event schedules and project timetables.


• Due to the cyclical nature of the Football industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the team or facility.


• Ability to work well in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 


• Must be a “team player” and flexible to constant changes.


• Detail-oriented, professional, passionate, positive, and proactive.


• A motivated growth mindset and life-long learner.


• A strong work ethic.


• Active collaborator.


• Strong communication skills.


• Punctual and professional. 

Whitecaps FC believes that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success, and we seek to
recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. This
includes but is not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and
persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Should you require any accommodation
throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People & Culture
department.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration
will be contacted. No recruiters or agencies, please.