Kit & Equipment Assistant

• →Set up, pack, transport, and maintain training and match day equipment, including balls, cones, GPS units, mannequins, bibs, and medical/technical supplies.

• →Monitor equipment condition and report any damage or shortages to the Kit & Equipment Manager.

• →Assist in restocking consumables and ordering replacement gear.

• →Coordinate laundry cycles and maintain clean kit throughout the week.

• →Support with inventory management on all team gear for players and staff as well as field equipment.

• Help with loading/unloading vehicles for home and away fixtures.

• Prepare changing rooms and technical areas to required (high performance) standards.

• Support bench and pitch-side equipment setup (drinks, towels, warm-up gear, communication devices).

• Provide responsive assistance to coaching and performance staff during matches and warm-ups.

• Assist with equipment logistics pertaining to visiting team set-up.

• Travel with team to designated away matches to provide operational and support for all equipment team needs.

• Maintain valid driver’s license and ability to drive large vans or trucks for equipment transport.

• Support Equipment Manager in daily functions and logistics from all aspects of an away trip including but not limited to airport logistics, hotel set up, driving equipment van, laundry and on field training set up and execution.

• Support the daily operations of Bay FC’s training hub at San Jose State as the primary point of contact for catering deliveries and custodial needs, restocking and inventory of team supplies, and ensuring a best-in-class environment for players and staff.

• Support all departments with logistical responsibilities including team laundry, packing, and transporting team equipment between training facilities, PayPal Park, and the airport.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Acts with humility and puts the team first, prioritizing tasks and decisions based on team and organizational needs.

• Collaborates across departments to improve workflows, engaging in healthy conflict resolution, and supporting teammates through challenges or mistakes.

• Seeks feedback and takes initiative, completing projects independently and asking for help when needed.

• Lives out The Bay Way consistently, demonstrating alignment in day-to-day situations and identifying new opportunities that support the club’s needs.

• 2+ years of previous experience in kit operations, equipment management, or team support preferred (professional or academy level).

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

• Ability to communicate professionally with players, coaches, performance staff, vendors, and club personnel.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow direction from the Kit & Equipment Manager.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate team or club vehicles, if required.

• Comprehensive understanding of all current league rules and regulations, including the NWSL CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement).

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, participate in daily training sessions, and move quickly between drills.

• Must be able to work outdoors in extreme temperatures and physically demanding conditions, including dirt and dust.

• Must be able to work long and non-traditional hours including early mornings,  evenings, weekends, and holidays, with domestic travel required throughout the  NWSL season.

Compensation: 
The anticipated hourly rate for this role starts at $30/hr. This role will be eligible for overtime. Actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope. 
 

Bay FC is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.