Operations Associate

TITLE: Equipment Management Associate, 2026 Season DEPARTMENT: Team Operations REPORTS TO: MLS Senior Equipment Manager FLSA: Non-Exempt, Hourly Associate Summary Associates will have the opportunity to learn about the history, culture, and vision of Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride, understanding the importance of how a professional sports organization works (which could include sales, marketing, public relations, operations, or the internal working of the Club), to further develop general critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, communication, and writing skills. What Sets You Apart Orlando City SC is looking for an equipment associate that will gain valuable experience in the day-to-day operations/management of the equipment operations department. As an associate, you will learn all about the operations and logistics that are needed to support players, coaches, and staff for a professional sports organization. This role will support Orlando City 1st team, Orlando City B Team, Orlando City Academy. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Help organize and maintain inventory of apparel, footwear, and equipment. Provide daily team equipment laundry service for players and coaches. Facilitate the timely distribution of team apparel to players and staff during scheduled shifts. Assist and support coaching staff and players during training sessions. Learn and assist with thermal label making and heat press applications. Assist with the intake of incoming shipments, optimize designated storage spaces, and ensure the accurate preparation and distribution of team apparel and gear. Help with building soccer goals, shelving units, replacing nets, and any other tasks that are deemed necessary. Other responsibilities and duties might be assigned. Qualifications To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of eligibility requirements, knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary: Applicants could be working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree with an emphasis in sports business, management, or a related field. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficient with Microsoft Office. Maintaining the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality within a pro-team environment is required. Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented and have a strong sense of accountability. Physical Requirements: The ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds oftentimes is required. Possess a positive, engaging, and professional personality Strong understanding and passion for the sport of soccer is preferred This associateship will be around 20-30 hours a week. The ability to pass a background screening. The ability to attain and maintain Safesport certification. Ability to work nontraditional hours in nontraditional settings, including holidays, nights and weekends. Other Details This role is for the rest for the 2026 MLS season. This role will not have any domestic travel responsibilities. About Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride In November 2013, Orlando City Soccer Club was awarded a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, becoming the league’s 21st franchise. The team began play in March 2015, with 62,510 fans packing the then-Orlando Citrus Bowl for the Club’s MLS debut. The Lions have reached the postseason in five-consecutive seasons (2020-24), qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup (formerly Concacaf Champions League) in both 2023 and 2024, and reached their first final in 2020 during the MLS is Back Tournament. In 2022, Orlando City won its first championship of its MLS era, lifting the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy, which also marked the first championship by any professional team in the City Beautiful. Prior to its time in MLS, Orlando C #J-18808-Ljbffr