Head Equipment Manager — Elite Soccer Team

Houston Dynamo Football Club; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Dynamo Football Club seeks an experienced Equipment Manager to lead all equipment, apparel, and kit operations for the First Team. This role ensures players and staff have the gear and support needed for daily training, matches, and travel.

You will manage inventory, ordering, laundry, locker room setup, and travel logistics while maintaining Nike and personal-brand compliance and collaborating with Sporting Operations, Medical, and Performance staffs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of equipment management experience in professional sports or equivalent.
• Strong administrative and technology skills, including inventory management systems and Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Lead First Team equipment, apparel, footwear, and kit operations across training, matches, preseason, and other team activities.
• Manage ordering, receiving, inventory, organization, distribution, and replacement of team equipment and apparel.
• Coordinate equipment and apparel needs with players, coaches, Medical, Performance, Sporting Operations, and other relevant staff.
• Manage laundry operations and locker room supplies, ensuring consistent standards for cleanliness, organization, and availability.
• Coordinate equipment repair, maintenance, customization, and replacement as needed.
• Manage equipment-related purchasing and purchase orders in alignment with approved budgets and Club procurement processes.

Skills

Equipment management

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Houston Dynamo Football Club seeks an experienced Equipment Manager to lead all equipment, apparel, and kit operations for the First Team. This role ensures players and staff have the gear and support needed for daily training, matches, and travel.

You will manage inventory, ordering, laundry, locker room setup, and travel logistics while maintaining Nike and personal-brand compliance and collaborating with Sporting Operations, Medical, and Performance staffs.