D2 Equipment Manager

Company Background

The Houston Dynamo Football Club (HDFC) is a multi-faceted organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting soccer participation and growth in Houston, TX and beyond. The Club’s brands include men's and women's professional teams - the Houston Dynamo (MLS) and Houston Dash (NWSL), a development academy, Houston Dynamo Dash Charities, as well as Shell Energy Stadium and Houston Sports Park. The Club has a rich history, including MLS Cup titles (2006, 2007) and in-season tournament championships for both the Dynamo (2018 & 2023) and Dash (2020) and is focused on building toward the next championships, inspiring and uniting the city of Houston through the sport of soccer and community outreach, and creating the most inclusive sporting experience and diverse fan base in the city and state.

Position Summary

Houston Dynamo FC is seeking candidates for Head Equipment Manager Houston Dynamo 2

Duties & Responsibilities

Training Day Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day to day management and preparation of equipment needs for HD2 players and staff
• Organizes and prepares player lockers with equipment prior to training
• Helps coaching staff/medical staff deliver equipment to field prior to the start of training
• Collects and inventories all training equipment daily
• Washes all training kits immediately following training
• Responsible for organization and appearance of equipment room, locker room and common area
  
  

Match Day Responsibilities

• Sets up the team dressing room prior to match
• Responsible for ensuring players and staff follow league rules and protocols with regards to equipment regulations
• Facilitates referee equipment requests when Home Team
• Assist with accommodating Visiting Team equipment requests when home team
• Prepares and transports all team warm up equipment to the field prior to warm-up
• Coordinates with medical staff the setup of water and Gatorade supplies behind each team bench when Home Team
• Organizes clean up following matches of team bench areas, change rooms, towels, equipment, water, ice, and fourth officials table when Home Team
  
  

Team Travel

• Travels with team for away matches (pre-season, regular season, playoffs, post-season)
• Coordinates with technical, medical and administrative staff to ensure that all travel logistics are organized related to equipment: laundry, equipment, airport transfers and luggage
  
  

Apparel & Equipment Management

• Responsible for overseeing equipment inventory and ordering while managing budget
• Ensures that the proper ordering is made for apparel and specified training equipment and distribution
• Works with equipment staff to manage, organize and inventory warehouse for First Team
• Organizes ordering process for cleaning supplies, paper products, laundry detergent, etc. with equipment staff
  
  

Qualification Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Professional Sports Environment
  
  

Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• Detail oriented, professional, passionate, positive, and pro-active.
• A motivated growth-mindset and life-long learner.
• A strong work-ethic.
• Active collaborator.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a dynamic and professional environment.
  
  

Other Information

Diverse candidates of all backgrounds are welcome, and the Club seeks individuals passionate about sport, inspiring the city and devoted to the organization's growth. While duties and responsibilities vary across positions, we are seeking individuals who are accountable, collaborative, progressive, agile and ethical/values driven. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.